The colposcopy service is part of gynaecology services and works with the cytology and histopathology departments in the management of disease of the cervix.
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Services provided
We offer diagnostic services and treatment for pre-invasive cervical disease, including LLETZ and cervical cautery. The following referral guidelines apply:
- Cervical cancer: Patients suspected of having cervical cancer should be referred through the rapid access pathway and will be seen within two weeks.
- Abnormal cervical smears (cytology): Patients with abnormal cervical smears are referred directly via the cytology service.
- Suspected infections: Patients should be referred to Genitourinary Medicine through Suffolk's Integrated Contraception and Sexual Health service.
- Menstrual disorders: Patients with menstrual disorders should be referred to general gynaecology or the Menstrual Disorders Clinic.
- Symptoms suspicious of cervical disease: We also see patients with symptoms such as post-coital bleeding.
Contact colposcopy
Colposcopy secretaries: 01284 713601
Colposcopy appointments: 01284 712702
Colposcopy nursing staff: 01284 713601
Miss Michelle Judd, consultant colposcopist: 01284 712699
Mrs Malini Prasad, consultant colposcopist: 01284 713405
Mrs Barkha Sinha, consultant colposcopist: 01284 713405
Miss Clare Badley, consultant colposcopist: 01284 712560
Dr Rukhsana Mohammad, consultant colposcopist: 01284 713469
Miss Elizabeth Prior, consultant colposcopist: 01284 713151
Mrs Elisabeth Earl, colposcopy clinic sister: 01284 713601
Where to find us
We are located on the first floor of West Suffolk Hospital, in the Spencer Suite (Colposcopy), which is part of the Antenatal and Gynaecology Department.
