Mr Chellappah Gnanachandran

Consultant Gynaecologist MBBS, FRCOG, MSc (ultrasound scan) Consultation, ultrasounds and treatment for fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis, and early gynaecological cancer. Mr Gnanachandran is a specialist in gynaecology scanning, laparoscopic (keyhole surgery) treatment for endometriosis, laparoscopic hysterectomy, myomectomy (open and laparoscopic) and Colposcopy for cervical precancers. To make your profile highly visible and reassuring to patients searching on Google (as well as optimizing for platforms like Top Doctors, Bupa Finder, or a personal practice website), the text needs to be structured with clear, patient-friendly language. Patients looking for keywords like **"one-stop gynaecology scan and surgery"**, **"fibroid specialist Northampton"**, or **"heavy periods keyhole surgery"** will be able to find and trust your profile quickly. Here is a tailored, Google-friendly patient profile based on your extensive clinical credentials. --- # Mr Chellappah Gnanachandran (Mr Gnana) **Consultant Gynaecologist and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon** *MSc (Gynaecology Ultrasound), FRCOG, Postgrad Cert (Gynaecological Endoscopy)* ### **Locations:** * **NHS:** Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD * **Private:** Three Shires Hospital (Circle Health Group), The Avenue, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5DR --- ## About Me Mr Chellappah Gnanachandran is a highly experienced Consultant Gynaecologist based in Northampton, specialising in advanced pelvic imaging and minimally invasive (keyhole) surgeries. He is widely recognised for offering a comprehensive **"One-Stop Scan and Consultation"** service, allowing patients to receive an expert, high-definition ultrasound scan and a definitive management plan during their very first visit. With over two decades of clinical experience in the NHS and specialised Post-CCT Fellowships across major UK teaching hospitals, Mr Gnanachandran focuses on providing gentle, evidence-based, and compassionate care. He works closely with each patient to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes, prioritising fertility preservation and helping women avoid unnecessary, invasive major surgeries whenever possible. --- ## Specialities & "One-Stop" Clinical Services If you are experiencing pelvic pain, heavy periods, subfertility, or worry over a pelvic mass, Mr Gnanachandran provides rapid diagnosis and advanced surgical treatments for: ### 1. Fibroids & "Fibroid CARE" Service * **One-Stop Assessment:** Advanced 3D transvaginal ultrasound (3D TVS) to precisely map fibroid size and location. * **Fertility-Sparing Treatments:** Expert in both laparoscopic (keyhole) myomectomies and open myomectomies for women wishing to protect their fertility. * **Hysteroscopic Resection:** Day-case, incision-free removal of fibroids affecting the inside of the womb (TCRF). ### 2. Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain * **Expert Diagnosis:** Specialised, high-definition scanning to identify deep infiltrative endometriosis and endometrioma (ovarian cysts caused by endometriosis). * **Advanced Surgery:** Lead surgeon for the BSGE-Accredited Endometriosis Centre at Northampton General Hospital. He specialises in keyhole resections of Stage 1 to Stage 3 endometriosis to alleviate chronic pelvic pain and improve conception rates. ### 3. Ovarian Masses & Cysts * **Accredited Cancer-Risk Prediction:** Certified by the International Ovarian Tumour Analysis (IOTA) group. Mr Gnanachandran uses advanced adnexal modelling to assess ovarian cysts accurately, distinguishing benign conditions from early-stage malignancies. * **Surgical Management:** Performs keyhole removal of cysts or ovaries, as well as laparotomies for intermediate-risk cases, operating as a key member of the local Gynaecological Oncology MDT. ### 4. Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (Menorrhagia) * **Rapid Diagnostics:** In-clinic endometrial assessments using international IETA guidelines to evaluate irregular or postmenopausal bleeding. * **Tailored Options:** Offering a full spectrum of treatments from advanced medical therapies and hormonal systems to outpatient hysteroscopic polyp removal, hysteroscopic resetion of fibroids. laparoscopic/ open myomectomies, and total laparoscopic hysterectomies (keyhole womb removal) with exceptional success rates and swift recovery times. --- ## Why Choose Mr Gnanachandran? * **Verified High-Quality Outcomes:** His surgical performance is backed by robust national GIRFT (Getting It Right First Time) data, demonstrating an exceptional laparoscopic completion rate (over 90% of hysterectomies performed via keyhole) with low complication rates and excellent patient satisfaction. * **Dual Expert (Scanner & Surgeon):** Unlike many gynaecologists, he holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Gynaecological Ultrasound. Because he performs and interprets his own scans, there is no delay between your imaging and your treatment plan. * **National Educator:** He is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer, a recognised trainer for Transvaginal Ultrasound, and routinely trains senior surgical trainees across the East Midlands via the BSGE laparoscopy training programmes. --- ## Professional Memberships & Accreditations * **FRCOG:** Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists * **BSGE:** British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy * **BSGI:** British Society for Gynaecological Imaging (Committee Member) * **BSCCP:** British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (Accredited Colposcopist) * **AAGL:** American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists --- > ### **Patient Testimonial Highlight** > > > *"Mr Gnanachandran put me at ease straight away, listened to me, and treated me with real compassion. I had a major keyhole operation with him, and my recovery was incredibly smooth. I cannot recommend him highly enough."* — Patient Review, *iWantGreatCare* --- Special interest: Gynaecology scan Hysteroscopy and laparoscopic surgeries, including myomectomy (removal of fibroids), Laparoscopic hysterectomy(keyhole removal of womb) Mr Gnanachandran has special skills and teaches gynaecology scanning for fibroids, endometriosis, and uterine abnormalities (including TVS 3D scan and HyCoSy). Colposcopy- accredited for diagnosis and treatment. Gynaecology scan (2dTVS, TAS, TVS 3D, HyCoSy) Laparoscopic surgeries and hysteroscopic procedures. Gynaecology surgery for pelvic pain, fibroids, heavy menstrual bleeding, endometriomas, endometriosis, hysterectomy(laparoscopic/open), endometrial ablation and all hysteroscopic surgeries, including ablations) Fertility surgery(eg: Myomectomy, resection of the congenital uterine septum), Suspected gynaecology cancer patients, such as early endometrial cancer Early pregnancy scan and management of ectopic pregnancy and management of miscarriage. I do not provide obstetric care (late pregnancy care, ANC and delivery), termination of pregnancy, or Urogynaecology (urinary incontinence and prolapses) Special interest: Scanning for an ovarian cyst, fibroids, uterine abnormality, including TVS 3 d scan Endometrial assessment and treatment Fibroids Laparoscopic surgery. Surgery: Hysteroscopic, Laparoscopic and open for fibroids. Personal profile Mr Gnanachandran, Consultant Gynaecologist, Graduated from the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka (2002) NHS training programme in 2004. In 2005, he started obstetrics and gynaecology training, working in several hospitals throughout the West Midlands and Wales, completing training in multiple aspects of gynaecology, including ultrasound scanning and laparoscopic surgery, for patients with subfertility, endometriosis, fibroids, and early gynaecological malignancies. In 2016, he was appointed as a consultant at Northampton General Hospital to develop fertility services and the gynaecology rapid-access care service. In his current post, he leads fertility, emergency gynaecology services and gynaecology rapid access care (suspected cancer 2ww pathway), dealing with patients suspected of having cancer. His main interest is to help patients avoid unnecessary interventions and access appropriate early surgery when needed.