Mr Alexander Mortimer
Qualifications
MBBS, FRCOG
GMC number: 6150217
Practising since: 2007
Specialties
Gynaecology
Sub-specialties: Urogynaecology
Consultation times
- Thursdays
 
About
Mr Mortimer started his career as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in 2016 at Sunderland Royal Hospital, where he was Lead for Urogynaecology and RCOG College Tutor.
For family reasons, he relocated to the South West in 2019 and was the Lead Clinician for O&G at North Devon District Hospital. Mr Mortimer is always keen to listen to patients to understand their symptoms. He will always take the time to discuss and explain their treatment options holistically. He is happy to see patients without a GP referral and can provide ultrasound assessment at the time of consultation if this is indicated.
Mr Mortimer is one of the two Regional Specialty
Leads in the South West Research Delivery Network and is the vice-chair of the
RCOG Patient Information Committee and a member of the BSUG Research Network.
He is a BMS Menopause Specialist.
Special interests
- Basic Gynaecological Ultrasound
 
- Urogynaecology:
 - Pelvic organ prolapse
 - Vaginal vault prolapse
 - Overactive bladder
 - Urinary incontinence.
 
- General gynaecology:
 - Period problems
 - Abnormal Bleeding
 - Premenstrual syndrome
 - Pelvic pain
 - Benign ovarian cysts
 - Uterine fibroids
 - Menopausal problems.
 
Languages spoken
English
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Alexander Mortimer at Nuffield Health
- Hysteroscopy
 - Adnexal surgery
 - Hormonal coil
 - Gynaecological biopsies
 - Vulval lesion excision
 - Smear test (cervical screening)
 - Excision vaginal lumps
 - Dilation and curettage (D&C)
 - Pelvic floor repair
 - Female sterilisation
 - Hysterectomy
 - Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
 - Endometrial ablation
 - Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
 - Gynaecological ultrasound
 
Locations Mr Alexander Mortimer works with
Related experience
Research
Mortimer A, Khunda A, Ballard P. Martius Graft for Transobturator tape extrusion: A case series. International Urogynecology Journal. 2016; 27(1) 113-116.
Currently local Principal Investigator for ESPRIT2 (Randomised Control Trial investigating surgical treatment for endometriosis).
Memberships
- Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
 - Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
 - British Society of Urogynaecology
 - British Menopause Society
 - Medical Defence Union
 
Other posts held
- Lead Clinician, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, North Devon District Hospital
 
Insurers Mr Alexander Mortimer works with
Mr Alexander Mortimer works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
 - AXA Health
 - Bupa
 - Cigna
 - Cigna International
 - Simplyhealth
 - Vitality Health (Pru Health)
 
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