Mr Vijay Balakrishnan
Mr Vijay Balakrishnan is a Consultant Gynaecologist in Hertfordshire
Based At
NHS base
Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow
GMC Number
6088212
Clinic Timetable
Clinical interests
Mr Vijay Balakrishnan is a leading Consultant Gynaecologist with over two decades of dedicated NHS and private clinical experience in UK women’s health. Based as a substantive Consultant at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, since 2016, he also provides expert private consultations and treatment at the Rivers Hospital, Sawbridgeworth.
A Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG) and a member of the British Menopause Society, Mr Balakrishnan completed his extensive specialist training in Glasgow. He specialises in menopause management, advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, and urogynaecology. His areas of clinical expertise include the treatment of heavy periods, fibroids, endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, and pelvic organ prolapse.
Surgical Expertise & Procedures Offered:
- Advanced Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Surgery: Laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH), laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis, and advanced operative laparoscopy for diseases of the fallopian tubes and ovaries.
- Vaginal, Urogynaecological & Open Surgery: Vaginal hysterectomy, pelvic floor repair, sacrospinous ligament fixation for pelvic organ prolapse, open myomectomy for fibroid removal and total abdominal hysterectomy.
- Hysteroscopic & Intervention Procedures: Hysteroscopy, endometrial ablation, and hysteroscopic polypectomies for the removal of uterine and cervical polyps.
Highly regarded for his surgical precision and dedicated role in medical education as a junior doctor trainer for the East of England Deanery, Mr Balakrishnan combines clinical excellence with a compassionate, patient-first philosophy to deliver tailored, high-quality care.
Professional Memberships
Fellow, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG)
Member, British Menopause Society (BMS)
Member, British Medical Association (BMA)
Registered Specialist, General Medical Council (GMC No: 6088212) – Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Academic Background
Mr Balakrishnan holds a solid foundation in international and UK medical excellence. After graduating with his undergraduate medical degree (MBBS) and a postgraduate doctorate (MD) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from prestigious institutions in India, he moved to the UK in 2004 to pursue advanced specialisation. He completed his rigorous specialist training in Glasgow, developing deep expertise in both routine and complex surgical care, culminating in the award of his CCT in 2016.
In recognition of his ongoing clinical excellence, he was admitted as a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) in 2009 and was elevated to a Fellow (FRCOG) in 2021. He is also an active member of the British Menopause Society.
Based at
NHS base
Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow
GMC Number
6088212
Clinic Timetable
Clinical interests
Mr Vijay Balakrishnan is a leading Consultant Gynaecologist with over two decades of dedicated NHS and private clinical experience in UK women’s health. Based as a substantive Consultant at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, since 2016, he also provides expert private consultations and treatment at the Rivers Hospital, Sawbridgeworth.
A Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG) and a member of the British Menopause Society, Mr Balakrishnan completed his extensive specialist training in Glasgow. He specialises in menopause management, advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, and urogynaecology. His areas of clinical expertise include the treatment of heavy periods, fibroids, endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, and pelvic organ prolapse.
Surgical Expertise & Procedures Offered:
- Advanced Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Surgery: Laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH), laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis, and advanced operative laparoscopy for diseases of the fallopian tubes and ovaries.
- Vaginal, Urogynaecological & Open Surgery: Vaginal hysterectomy, pelvic floor repair, sacrospinous ligament fixation for pelvic organ prolapse, open myomectomy for fibroid removal and total abdominal hysterectomy.
- Hysteroscopic & Intervention Procedures: Hysteroscopy, endometrial ablation, and hysteroscopic polypectomies for the removal of uterine and cervical polyps.
Highly regarded for his surgical precision and dedicated role in medical education as a junior doctor trainer for the East of England Deanery, Mr Balakrishnan combines clinical excellence with a compassionate, patient-first philosophy to deliver tailored, high-quality care.
Professional Memberships
Fellow, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG)
Member, British Menopause Society (BMS)
Member, British Medical Association (BMA)
Registered Specialist, General Medical Council (GMC No: 6088212) – Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Academic Background
Mr Balakrishnan holds a solid foundation in international and UK medical excellence. After graduating with his undergraduate medical degree (MBBS) and a postgraduate doctorate (MD) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from prestigious institutions in India, he moved to the UK in 2004 to pursue advanced specialisation. He completed his rigorous specialist training in Glasgow, developing deep expertise in both routine and complex surgical care, culminating in the award of his CCT in 2016.
In recognition of his ongoing clinical excellence, he was admitted as a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) in 2009 and was elevated to a Fellow (FRCOG) in 2021. He is also an active member of the British Menopause Society.