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Farhad Alexander-Sefre

Consultant Gynaecologist

Farhad Alexander-Sefre

Consultant Gynaecologist

About Farhad Alexander-Sefre

Personal Profile

Mr Alexander-Sefre MB ChB, FRCS (Ed), MRCOG, MD is a fully accredited Consultant Gynaecologist and specialist in gynaecological cancers. He qualified from the University of Leeds in 1992 before undertaking specialist training in general surgery, gynaecology, and cancer services across London and the South East of England.

Following his training, he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. He subsequently undertook higher surgical training with a particular focus on advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for both complex benign gynaecological conditions and gynaecological cancers.

Mr Alexander-Sefre also gained accreditation from the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP) in the management of cervical smear abnormalities. Since 2004, he has been included on the sub-specialist register for Gynaecological Oncology.

Clinical approach and patient care

Mr Alexander-Sefre is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care for women with both benign and cancer-related gynaecological conditions. His practice focuses on accurate diagnosis, thorough investigation, and the development of personalised treatment plans tailored to each patient's individual needs.

He has extensive experience in the assessment and management of women with suspected gynaecological cancers and works to ensure patients receive timely access to investigation, treatment, and follow-up care.

His expertise in advanced laparoscopic surgery allows him to offer minimally invasive surgical approaches where appropriate.

Leadership, research and service development

Throughout his career, Mr Alexander-Sefre has made a significant contribution to the development of gynaecological cancer services. He has played an important role in improving the quality of care for patients with suspected gynaecological cancers and was instrumental in establishing complex advanced cancer surgery services at the South East Midlands Cancer Centre.

He has also contributed to improving understanding of gynaecological cancers, surgical techniques, screening strategies, and endometriosis through his academic and research work.

Mr Alexander-Sefre currently serves as the Lead for Research and Development for Northampton NHS Trust, reflecting his ongoing commitment to clinical innovation and improving patient outcomes.
His academic publications and research contributions can be accessed through the PubMed academic database.

Training and specialist expertise

Mr Alexander-Sefre's training spans general surgery, gynaecology, gynaecological oncology, advanced laparoscopic surgery, and colposcopy.
His areas of expertise include:

  • Gynaecological cancer assessment and management
  • Advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery
  • Colposcopy and management of cervical smear abnormalities
  • Investigation of abnormal bleeding
  • Assessment of pelvic masses and ovarian cysts
  • Risk assessment for women with a family history of gynaecological cancers

Why patients choose Mr Alexander-Sefre

Patients choose Mr Alexander-Sefre for his extensive experience in gynaecology and gynaecological oncology, his specialist surgical expertise, and his commitment to delivering personalised care.

His combination of clinical experience, research involvement, and leadership within cancer services enables him to provide expert assessment, treatment, and follow-up for women with a wide range of gynaecological concerns.

Clinical Interests

  • Prevention, investigation, management, and follow-up of gynaecological cancers
  • Cervical smear abnormalities and colposcopy
  • Abnormal menstrual bleeding
  • Post-menopausal bleeding
    Post-coital bleeding
  • Assessment and management of suspected pelvic masses and ovarian cysts
  • Risk assessment, treatment, and prevention strategies for women with a family history of gynaecological cancers
  • Vulval and vaginal disorders, including:
    • Vulval itching
    • Soreness
    • Vaginal discharge
    • Abnormal bleeding
    • Suspicious vulval or vaginal lesions

NHS and or University Posts

Clinical lead in research and development for Northampton NHS Trust/ Northampton General Hospital.

Professional Memberships


  • Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)

  • British Society of Gynaecological Cancer (BSGC)

  • The British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP)

  • European Society Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)

  • Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)

  • British Medical Association (BMA)

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Languages spoken

English

GMC number

3677753
A General Medical Council (GMC) number is a unique ID that shows a specialist is officially registered and approved to practice medicine in the UK.

Qualifications

MB ChB, FRCS(Ed), MRCOG, MD

Professional memberships


  • Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)

  • British Society of Gynaecological Cancer (BSGC)

  • The British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP)

  • European Society Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)

  • Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)

  • British Medical Association (BMA)


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