Job Title
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Location
Related services
Specialty
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Sub-specialty
- Urogynaecology
Biography
Mr Hextall's practice covers all aspects of gynaecology. He has specialist clinics in Urogynaecology and treats a large number of women each year with prolapse, urinary incontinence and other bladder problems such as pain or recurrent cystitis.
As he is both a Gynaecologist and Urogynaecologist he can see women who have both gynaecological problems and bladder symptoms, which is really useful as often these can occur at the same time.
No doctor can work alone and Mr Hextall has a team of 3 Urogynaecology nurse specialists plus Health Care Assistants to support his practice. The Unit is commissioned by the NHS to undertake Complex Urogynaecology and is also accredited by the British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG) as a specialist centre.
Mr Hextall also has a special interest in modern treatments for heavy periods and pelvic pain which can often be performed in a day case setting. He has expertise in the laparoscopic (key hole) treatment of endometriosis and has helped set up a local support group for women with this condition.
Andrew is also happy to see patients with Menopausal symptoms having previously undertaken research into the effect of oestrogen and the menopause on the female lower urinary tract. He is a member of the British Menopause Society and on the Editorial Board of the journal Maturitas which focuses on problems of middle age.
He has previously undertaken a joint Vulval clinic at St Albans City Hospital with Consultant Dermatologist Dr Verity Blackwell, and continues to have an interest in vulval / vaginal skin problems.
After going to Nottingham High School, Mr Hextall qualified from Birmingham Medical School in 1990. He was appointed as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust in 2002. Mr Hextall is the clinical lead for Urogynaecology for the Trust and also Chairs the Regional Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
Post Graduate Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham
Queen's Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital, London
Hammersmith Hospital, London
King's College Hospital, London
Princess Anne Hospital, Southampton
St Mary's Hospital, London
Personal Profile
Mr Hextall has been happily married since 1992 and has 3 children – the eldest son is a junior doctor in Liverpool and his daughter is a physiotherapist. Mrs Hextall is a palliative care nurse. His other son is the only non-medical member of the family and works in Finance. Andrew's interests outside of work include running, cycling and when given the opportunity he also likes to play golf.
Mr Hextall is very approachable and always aims to put patients at their ease.
