Mr Ellis Downes
MB ChB FRCOGObstetrics & Gynaecology
Recommended by
3 specialists
30 years of experience
23 years as a specialist
Practices worked at
St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA358 reviews
About
Ellis Downes is a highly experienced Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in the UK. His special areas of interest include 'keyhole surgery', endometrial ablation and treatment of patients suffering from urinary incontinence. In 2013 he featured in Tatler's Top 250 Doctors Guide.
Mr Downes helps women with heavy and/or irregular periods, pelvic pain, endometriosis, fibroids, menopausal symptoms and urinary leakage. He offers general gynaecological reviews including cervical smears and fertility investigations, as well as having comprehensive pregnancy care packages from conception through to delivery at The Portland Hospital. Thanks to his reputation patients are willing to travel from abroad to be treated by him.
Mr Downes graduated from the University of Leicester in 1989 and qualified as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in 1999. He spent time working as a Consultant in the NHS for 11 years before deciding to commit full time to his private practice. Mr Downes is a member of The British Society of Gynecological Endoscopy, the International Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy and the International Continence Society. He holds a number of leading positions.
He is married to Louise, who helps him in the practice and they have two children (George and Lily). Outside of medicine he struggles on the golf course and loves messing around in boats.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- General gynaecological reviews
- Cervical smears
- Fertility investigations
- Endometrial Ablation
- Key-hole surgery
- Period problems
- Childbirth
- Period-related problems
- Miscarriage
- Abnormal cervical smearsÂ
- Pelvic pain
- Urogynaecology (urinary incontinence)
- Infertility
- Heavy and/or irregular periods
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Menopausal symptoms
- Incontinence
Medical procedures
- C-Section (Caesarean Section)
- Abortion
- Antenatal Education
- Botox Injections
- Cervical Biopsy
- Childbirth (Assisted Vaginal Delivery)
- Childbirth (Normal Vaginal Delivery)
- Colposcopy
- Contraception Advice
- Dilation and Curettage
- Early Pregnancy Care
- Early Pregnancy Scan
- Emergency Contraception
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Fibroid Surgery
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Hysterectomy
- Hysteroscopy
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Myomectomy
- Oophorectomy
- Pelvic Floor Re-Education
- Pelvic Floor Surgery
- Pessary (for Prolapse and Incontinence)
- Private Maternity
- Smear Test
- Tubal Ligation
- Tubal Surgery
- Ultrasound
- Urethral Injections
- Urge Bladder Suppression Drills
- Vaginal Reconstruction
- Video Consultation
- Vulvectomy
Special interests
- Pregnancy
- Early Pregnancy
- Endometriosis
- Abnormal Smears
- Amenorrhoea
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Candidiasis (Thrush)
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Cystocele
- Dysmenorrhoea (Period Pain)
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Enterocele
- Female Infertility
- Fibroids
- Genital Warts
- Gestational Diabetes
- Heavy Periods (Menorrhagia)
- Infertility
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Irregular Periods
- Late or Missed Period
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Menopause
- Miscarriage
- Multiple (Twin) Birth
- Ovarian Cysts
- Overactive Bladder
- Painful Intercourse
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Pre-Eclampsia
- Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Pregnancy Symptoms
- Premature Menopause
- Rectocele
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Subfertility
- Trichomoniasis
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention
- Uro-Gynaecology
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Vaginal Warts
Education
MB ChB 1989 University of Leicester
Obstetrics and Gynaecology (1997)
Fellow Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
Member, British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE)
Executive Committee Member, International Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy ( ISGE)
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Reviews
5 Overall Patient Trust rating
Pregnancy
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Early Pregnancy
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2/207
Endometriosis
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2/207
Obstetrics
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2/207
C-Section (Caesarean Section)
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1/207
Contraception advice
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1/207
Fertility Medicine
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1/207
Gynaecology
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1/207
IUD Insertion
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1/207
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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1/207
Patient seen for:
Endometriosis Pregnancy Gynaecology
My experience was nothing but exceptional with Mr Downes. He was very compassionate and made me feel at ease throughout my consultation. 1st time I visited and would highly recommend. If anyone is nervous to go or unsure then don’t be as I have a lot of trust and faith in Mr Downes expertise. All the staff who work in the practise are also extremely helpful and went above and beyond to assist me!
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C-Section (Caesarean Section) Obstetrics
Mr Downes delivered my two babies and both experiences were stress and problem free.
Read morePatient seen for:
Contraception advice IUD Insertion
A very good experience, extremely helpful and I would not hesitate to return in future.
Read morePatient seen for:
Early Pregnancy Pregnancy Obstetrics
I have been a patient of Ellis Downes for years, he helped me with my daughter and now I’m pregnant again! Always supportive, knowledgeable and easy to speak to. I trust him implicitly.
Read morePatient seen for:
Early Pregnancy Endometriosis Fertility Medicine
I’ve seen Dr Downes for the past few years. He recently helped me with fertility issues over the past year and has successfully helped us get pregnant! He is extremely professional and easy to talk to. I highly recommend him!
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Pregnancy
He is one of the the best doctors I known! Very insightful and professional !
Read moreVery professional, and relax.
Read moreExtremely happy to see Mr Ellis Downes, and makes me understand very well.
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Read moreExcellent service!
Read moreMr Downes is my Gynaecologist since 2011. I truly admire his ethos, professionalism and always he is such a good listener and answers questions and concerns. Really authentic and utterly grateful that I have met him.
Read moreEasy to talk to and easy to understand. Very relatable great experience in his field of practice.
Read morePleasant doctor, makes one feel comfortable and listens to problems.
Read moreProfessional and kind mannered
Read moreMr Downes is an outstanding obstetrician and gynaecologist. His kind manner, professionalism and extensive knowledge makes him a leader in his field. I could not recommend him highly enough. Mr Downes patient-focused approach is reassuring and put me at ease.
Read moreProfessional doctor with an individual approach
Read moreProfessional and made to feel at ease. Thank you Mr Downes.
Read moreReally fantastic. Thank you.
Read moreExcellent service.
Read moreMr Downes is my gynaecologist since 2011. I truly admire his ethos, professionalism and always he is such a good listener and answers questions and concerns. Really authentic and truly grateful that I have met him.
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Peer recommendations
Recommended by 3 doctors for:
3
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Mr Ashok Kumar
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
05-07-2016
I work with Prof Downes. He is excellent in what he does for the patients and I highly recommend him.
For specialty: Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Connection: Is a colleague
Mr Ellis Downes is a highly respected Gynaecologist who is an expert in Urogynaecology and Laparoscopic surgery. He was my trainer and i respect him for his professionalism and his clinical and surgical skills. I would always recommend him .
For specialty: Obstetrics & Gynaecology
For conditions: Fibroids
For procedures: Hysterectomy
Connection: Is a colleague
Dr Suren Naidoo
General Practice (GP)
21-11-2017
Excellent and caring surgeon who is patient centred.
For specialty: Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Connection: I have referred patients to them
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