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About Professor Abdul Sultan
Personal Profile
Professor Abdul H. Sultan is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a special interest in Urogynaecology, and his NHS appointment is at Croydon University Hospital.
He has been appointed to the position of Reader at St George’s University of London and Hon. Professor at Brunel University of London. His research and doctorate involved studying the effects of childbirth on the pelvic floor and anal sphincters.
He is the co-recipient of the Hospital Doctor award for “The Continence Team of the year (2005)”. In addition, he was awarded the prestigious overall UK Hospital Doctor of the Year award. He is also the recipient of the 2021 Croydon Medical Society Lifetime Achievement Award and the British Society of Urogynaecology Lifetime Achievement Award.
He has over 300 publications, including textbook chapters, and co-authored the first comprehensive textbook on perineal and anal sphincter trauma. He has also recently published a textbook on Pelvic Floor Disorders. He has given many state-of-the-art lectures internationally and trained many fellows and Urogynaecologists.
He is the past President of the Royal Society of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) and past President of the Croydon Medical Society.
Apart from general gynaecology, he is particularly passionate about the consequences of childbirth on the pelvic floor, giving rise to bowel and bladder dysfunction, vaginal and uterine prolapse, urinary and faecal incontinence, pain during sexual intercourse and injuries to the perineum and anal sphincter.
He is skilled in transvaginal and pelvic floor/anal sphincter ultrasound, anal manometry and Urogynaecology. He provides medico-legal reports as an expert witness in this area and is highly respected by the legal and medical fraternity.
Patient Reviews:
"I have found Mr Sultan excellent in all aspects. Each time I have seen him he has been informative about everything and I have never felt rushed at any appointment. Thank you".
"Mr Sultan was absolutely amazing throughout my surgery and recovery. He made me feel comfortable, informed, and genuinely cared for very step of the way. His calm, compassionate approach and professionalism put me at ease. I couldn't have asked for better care and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and supportive gynaecologist".
"Very efficient service and friendly team. Mr Sultan very caring, clear and professional. Drawing a diagram for me was so helpful. I was nervous about the appointment but all my fears were unnecessary. Thank you".
"What a wonderful consultant...professional and meticulous, realistic and thorough, and a great sense of humour - perfect mix. Would highly recommend. Thank you Mr Sultan!"
"A professional approach delivered with warmth and a respectful sense of humour which made something I was dreading, bearable".
"I am very pleased with Mr Sultan, he's an excellent Doctor. His bedside manners are amazing. He explained very well the procedure and what to do after. I was nervous to attend the appointment but he makes you feel so at ease that you don't have to worry about anything. Definitely recommend going to him".
"I came to see Dr Sultan for a second opinion. He was incredibly diligent, patient and kind. Spending time to get to a diagnosis for my symptoms and a path forward for treatment. I would strongly recommend him".
"A professional approach delivered with warmth and a respectful sense of humour which made something I was dreading, bearable".
"Although my appointment was running late, Mr Sultan made a point of apologising which as appreciated. Very thorough talk through of medical notes to get a better understanding of my issue. Took time to explain the options before examination. Pessary fitted and further explanation of aftercare given."
"I had so many questions and he answered them all. He drew the most comprehensive diagram which put my mind at rest as to what was wrong. He told me the options and explained each one. He also made me laugh which is rate at a Doctors appointment"
"Mr Sultan was excellent and spent so much time with me today beyond my allotted appointment, squeezing me in around his list to so extra procedure to get some answers for me. He was very clear in all his explanations. I felt very reassured that he was going to help me with my concerns".
Professional Website:
Research Publications:
abdulsultan.co.uk/publications
Additional Treatments Offered:
- Bulkamid transurethral injection
- Colposuspension
- Autologous fascial sling
- Overactive Bladder
- Botox Injections in bladder
- Supporting pessaries for prolapse
- Sacrocolpopexy
- Manchester repair
- Endoanal ultrasound scan
- Anal manometry
- Anal Sphincter repair
- Childbirth perineal trauma
- Reconstruction of perineum
- Perineal pain
- Recurrent urinary tract infection
- Cystoscopy
Clinical Interests
- Bowel, Bladder and Sexual dysfunction
- Urinary incontinence surgery (Colposuspension, Fascial slings, Bulkamid transurethral injections)
- Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
- Cystoscopy
- Insertion of a variety of pessaries for prolapse and incontinence
- Complex uterovaginal prolapse surgery
- Pelvic floor and perineal reconstruction
- Complex combined pelvic floor surgery with colorectal surgeon
- Vaginal reconstruction surgery
- Sacrocolpopexy
- Sacrospinous fixation of vaginal vault
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Endometriosis
- Myomectomy
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Pelvic pain investigations
- Transcervical resection of fibroids
- Endometrial ablation
- Ovarian cysts
- Abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy
- Transvaginal scans
- Endoanal scans and manometry
Professional Memberships
- British Medical Association
- International Continence Society
- International Association of Urogynaecology
- European Urogynecological Association
- British Society of Urogynaecology
- Royal Society of Medicine
- British Menopause Society
- Croydon Medical Society
- Society of Expert Witnesses
