Meet the skilled professionals, dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-focused gynaecological care through a collaborative approach.
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Experienced Staff
Get to Know Us
Welcome to the “Meet Our Team” page at Endometriosis Clinic Surrey. Our practice is proud to have a highly skilled and dedicated team of specialists, each bringing extensive experience and expertise in gynaecology and minimally invasive surgery. We are committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered care, tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual. Our team collaborates closely to ensure that each patient receives the most effective, evidence-based treatments available, with a focus on compassionate care and positive outcomes.
We believe that the quality of care we provide is directly linked to the expertise and commitment of our team members. Below, you’ll find detailed bios and photos of our staff, highlighting their qualifications, specialties, and dedication to women’s health. Get to know the people who are here to support you every step of the way on your health journey.
Your Gynae Health Team
Meet Our Team
Find out everything you need to know about our team below.
Dr. Vasileios Minas
PhD, MRCOG
Mr Vasileios Minas, PhD, MRCOG is a Lead Endometriosis Surgeon and one of the highest volume surgeons in the UK for complex laparoscopic surgery and deeply infiltrating endometriosis.
Biography
Dr. Vasileios Minas is a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, boasting training from some of the largest and most esteemed hospitals in the United Kingdom. His specialization lies in Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery and the management of endometriosis at the tertiary level.
As the Co-Director of CEMIG (Centre for Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology), Dr. Minas oversees operations at one of the largest Endometriosis Centers in the UK, renowned internationally for its minimally invasive gynecological treatments. He is globally recognized as a tertiary endometriosis surgeon, particularly acclaimed for routinely performing advanced excisional surgery for severe recto-vaginal endometriosis.
Dr. Minas also serves as the College Tutor (Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists) for the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at St. Peter’s Hospital. In this capacity, he coordinates and oversees the training of 20 trainees in the specialty.
Having been one of the five nationally appointed trainees in Advanced Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgery in the UK for the year 2012, Dr. Minas has honed his core obstetric and gynaecological skills in the Oxford Deanery, including at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, renowned as a Center of Excellence for training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. He further developed his advanced laparoscopic and obstetric skills at the Wirral University Teaching Hospital, a pioneering unit in Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Gynaecological Surgery.
Dr. Minas has successfully completed his PhD thesis in reproductive gynaecology and boasts an impressive portfolio of over 40 papers published in peer-reviewed international journals.
Experience & Positions
Co-Director / 2018 – Today
Centre for Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology
Substantive Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon / 2018 – Today
Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Degrees & Certifications
Advanced Training Specialty Modules (ATSMs) & Ultrasound
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists – 2016
Ph.D. in Reproductive Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece – 2007
Dr. Paul Packard
Gynaecologist
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Biography
Dr. Vasileios Minas is a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, boasting training from some of the largest and most esteemed hospitals in the United Kingdom. His specialization lies in Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery and the management of endometriosis at the tertiary level.
As the Co-Director of CEMIG (Centre for Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology), Dr. Minas oversees operations at one of the largest Endometriosis Centers in the UK, renowned internationally for its minimally invasive gynecological treatments. He is globally recognized as a tertiary endometriosis surgeon, particularly acclaimed for routinely performing advanced excisional surgery for severe recto-vaginal endometriosis.
Dr. Minas also serves as the College Tutor (Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists) for the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at St. Peter’s Hospital. In this capacity, he coordinates and oversees the training of 20 trainees in the specialty.
Having been one of the five nationally appointed trainees in Advanced Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgery in the UK for the year 2012, Dr. Minas has honed his core obstetric and gynaecological skills in the Oxford Deanery, including at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, renowned as a Center of Excellence for training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. He further developed his advanced laparoscopic and obstetric skills at the Wirral University Teaching Hospital, a pioneering unit in Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Gynaecological Surgery.
Dr. Minas has successfully completed his PhD thesis in reproductive gynaecology and boasts an impressive portfolio of over 40 papers published in peer-reviewed international journals.
Experience & Positions
Co-Director / 2018 – Today
Centre for Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology
Substantive Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon / 2018 – Today
Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Degrees & Certifications
Advanced Training Specialty Modules (ATSMs) & Ultrasound
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists – 2016
Ph.D. in Reproductive Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece – 2007
Dr. James Card
Gynaecologist
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Biography
Dr. Vasileios Minas is a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, boasting training from some of the largest and most esteemed hospitals in the United Kingdom. His specialization lies in Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery and the management of endometriosis at the tertiary level.
As the Co-Director of CEMIG (Centre for Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology), Dr. Minas oversees operations at one of the largest Endometriosis Centers in the UK, renowned internationally for its minimally invasive gynecological treatments. He is globally recognized as a tertiary endometriosis surgeon, particularly acclaimed for routinely performing advanced excisional surgery for severe recto-vaginal endometriosis.
Dr. Minas also serves as the College Tutor (Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists) for the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at St. Peter’s Hospital. In this capacity, he coordinates and oversees the training of 20 trainees in the specialty.
Having been one of the five nationally appointed trainees in Advanced Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgery in the UK for the year 2012, Dr. Minas has honed his core obstetric and gynaecological skills in the Oxford Deanery, including at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, renowned as a Center of Excellence for training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. He further developed his advanced laparoscopic and obstetric skills at the Wirral University Teaching Hospital, a pioneering unit in Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Gynaecological Surgery.
Dr. Minas has successfully completed his PhD thesis in reproductive gynaecology and boasts an impressive portfolio of over 40 papers published in peer-reviewed international journals.
Experience & Positions
Co-Director / 2018 – Today
Centre for Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology
Substantive Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon / 2018 – Today
Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Degrees & Certifications
Advanced Training Specialty Modules (ATSMs) & Ultrasound
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists – 2016
Ph.D. in Reproductive Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece – 2007
Dr. Jorge Pennebaker
Gynaecologist
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Biography
Dr. Vasileios Minas is a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, boasting training from some of the largest and most esteemed hospitals in the United Kingdom. His specialization lies in Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery and the management of endometriosis at the tertiary level.
As the Co-Director of CEMIG (Centre for Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology), Dr. Minas oversees operations at one of the largest Endometriosis Centers in the UK, renowned internationally for its minimally invasive gynecological treatments. He is globally recognized as a tertiary endometriosis surgeon, particularly acclaimed for routinely performing advanced excisional surgery for severe recto-vaginal endometriosis.
Dr. Minas also serves as the College Tutor (Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists) for the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at St. Peter’s Hospital. In this capacity, he coordinates and oversees the training of 20 trainees in the specialty.
Having been one of the five nationally appointed trainees in Advanced Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgery in the UK for the year 2012, Dr. Minas has honed his core obstetric and gynaecological skills in the Oxford Deanery, including at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, renowned as a Center of Excellence for training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. He further developed his advanced laparoscopic and obstetric skills at the Wirral University Teaching Hospital, a pioneering unit in Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Gynaecological Surgery.
Dr. Minas has successfully completed his PhD thesis in reproductive gynaecology and boasts an impressive portfolio of over 40 papers published in peer-reviewed international journals.
Experience & Positions
Co-Director / 2018 – Today
Centre for Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology
Substantive Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon / 2018 – Today
Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Degrees & Certifications
Advanced Training Specialty Modules (ATSMs) & Ultrasound
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists – 2016
Ph.D. in Reproductive Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece – 2007
Dr. Jessica Smith
Support Staff
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Biography
Dr. Vasileios Minas is a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, boasting training from some of the largest and most esteemed hospitals in the United Kingdom. His specialization lies in Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery and the management of endometriosis at the tertiary level.
As the Co-Director of CEMIG (Centre for Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology), Dr. Minas oversees operations at one of the largest Endometriosis Centers in the UK, renowned internationally for its minimally invasive gynecological treatments. He is globally recognized as a tertiary endometriosis surgeon, particularly acclaimed for routinely performing advanced excisional surgery for severe recto-vaginal endometriosis.
Dr. Minas also serves as the College Tutor (Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists) for the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at St. Peter’s Hospital. In this capacity, he coordinates and oversees the training of 20 trainees in the specialty.
Having been one of the five nationally appointed trainees in Advanced Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgery in the UK for the year 2012, Dr. Minas has honed his core obstetric and gynaecological skills in the Oxford Deanery, including at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, renowned as a Center of Excellence for training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. He further developed his advanced laparoscopic and obstetric skills at the Wirral University Teaching Hospital, a pioneering unit in Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Gynaecological Surgery.
Dr. Minas has successfully completed his PhD thesis in reproductive gynaecology and boasts an impressive portfolio of over 40 papers published in peer-reviewed international journals.
Experience & Positions
Co-Director / 2018 – Today
Centre for Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology
Substantive Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon / 2018 – Today
Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Degrees & Certifications
Advanced Training Specialty Modules (ATSMs) & Ultrasound
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists – 2016
Ph.D. in Reproductive Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece – 2007
Dr. Paul Packard
Consultant
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Biography
Dr. Vasileios Minas is a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, boasting training from some of the largest and most esteemed hospitals in the United Kingdom. His specialization lies in Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery and the management of endometriosis at the tertiary level.
As the Co-Director of CEMIG (Centre for Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology), Dr. Minas oversees operations at one of the largest Endometriosis Centers in the UK, renowned internationally for its minimally invasive gynecological treatments. He is globally recognized as a tertiary endometriosis surgeon, particularly acclaimed for routinely performing advanced excisional surgery for severe recto-vaginal endometriosis.
Dr. Minas also serves as the College Tutor (Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists) for the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at St. Peter’s Hospital. In this capacity, he coordinates and oversees the training of 20 trainees in the specialty.
Having been one of the five nationally appointed trainees in Advanced Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgery in the UK for the year 2012, Dr. Minas has honed his core obstetric and gynaecological skills in the Oxford Deanery, including at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, renowned as a Center of Excellence for training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. He further developed his advanced laparoscopic and obstetric skills at the Wirral University Teaching Hospital, a pioneering unit in Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Gynaecological Surgery.
Dr. Minas has successfully completed his PhD thesis in reproductive gynaecology and boasts an impressive portfolio of over 40 papers published in peer-reviewed international journals.
Experience & Positions
Co-Director / 2018 – Today
Centre for Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology
Substantive Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon / 2018 – Today
Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Degrees & Certifications
Advanced Training Specialty Modules (ATSMs) & Ultrasound
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists – 2016
Ph.D. in Reproductive Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece – 2007
Carly Mateus
Secretary
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Biography
Dr. Vasileios Minas is a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, boasting training from some of the largest and most esteemed hospitals in the United Kingdom. His specialization lies in Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery and the management of endometriosis at the tertiary level.
As the Co-Director of CEMIG (Centre for Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology), Dr. Minas oversees operations at one of the largest Endometriosis Centers in the UK, renowned internationally for its minimally invasive gynecological treatments. He is globally recognized as a tertiary endometriosis surgeon, particularly acclaimed for routinely performing advanced excisional surgery for severe recto-vaginal endometriosis.
Dr. Minas also serves as the College Tutor (Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists) for the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at St. Peter’s Hospital. In this capacity, he coordinates and oversees the training of 20 trainees in the specialty.
Having been one of the five nationally appointed trainees in Advanced Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgery in the UK for the year 2012, Dr. Minas has honed his core obstetric and gynaecological skills in the Oxford Deanery, including at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, renowned as a Center of Excellence for training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. He further developed his advanced laparoscopic and obstetric skills at the Wirral University Teaching Hospital, a pioneering unit in Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Gynaecological Surgery.
Dr. Minas has successfully completed his PhD thesis in reproductive gynaecology and boasts an impressive portfolio of over 40 papers published in peer-reviewed international journals.
Experience & Positions
Co-Director / 2018 – Today
Centre for Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology
Substantive Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon / 2018 – Today
Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Degrees & Certifications
Advanced Training Specialty Modules (ATSMs) & Ultrasound
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists – 2016
Ph.D. in Reproductive Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece – 2007
Dr. James Ashdown
Junior Doctor
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Biography
Dr. Vasileios Minas is a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, boasting training from some of the largest and most esteemed hospitals in the United Kingdom. His specialization lies in Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery and the management of endometriosis at the tertiary level.
As the Co-Director of CEMIG (Centre for Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology), Dr. Minas oversees operations at one of the largest Endometriosis Centers in the UK, renowned internationally for its minimally invasive gynecological treatments. He is globally recognized as a tertiary endometriosis surgeon, particularly acclaimed for routinely performing advanced excisional surgery for severe recto-vaginal endometriosis.
Dr. Minas also serves as the College Tutor (Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists) for the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at St. Peter’s Hospital. In this capacity, he coordinates and oversees the training of 20 trainees in the specialty.
Having been one of the five nationally appointed trainees in Advanced Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgery in the UK for the year 2012, Dr. Minas has honed his core obstetric and gynaecological skills in the Oxford Deanery, including at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, renowned as a Center of Excellence for training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. He further developed his advanced laparoscopic and obstetric skills at the Wirral University Teaching Hospital, a pioneering unit in Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Gynaecological Surgery.
Dr. Minas has successfully completed his PhD thesis in reproductive gynaecology and boasts an impressive portfolio of over 40 papers published in peer-reviewed international journals.
Experience & Positions
Co-Director / 2018 – Today
Centre for Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology
Substantive Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon / 2018 – Today
Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Degrees & Certifications
Advanced Training Specialty Modules (ATSMs) & Ultrasound
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists – 2016
Ph.D. in Reproductive Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece – 2007
News & Articles
Publications
Laparoscopic-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Postoperative Pain Management in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract Background: Optimal postoperative pain therapy for patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery remains controversial. The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the efficacy and safety of the novel laparoscopic-guided transversus abdominis plane block (L-TAP) with other analgesic alternatives in adults undergoing minimally invasive surgery. Study design: A systematic literature search of
Publications
Transversus abdominis plane block under laparoscopic guide versus port-site local anaesthetic infiltration in laparoscopic excision of endometriosis: a double-blind randomised placebo-controlled trial
Abstract Objective: To compare the efficiency of laparoscopically guided transversus abdominis plane block (LTAP) versus port-site local anaesthetic infiltration (LAI) in reducing postoperative pain following laparoscopic excision of endometriosis. Design: A prospective, double-blind randomised controlled trial. Setting: A tertiary referral centre for endometriosis and minimally invasive gynaecological surgery. Population: Women undergoing laparoscopic excision of
Publications
Laparoscopic excision of deeply infiltrating endometriosis: a prospective observational study assessing perioperative complications in 244 patients
Abstract Purpose: To examine peri-operative complications in patients undergoing laparoscopic excision of deeply infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). Methods: This was a prospective study of a case series of women having laparoscopic excision of deeply infiltrating endometriosis from September 2013 through August 2016 in a tertiary referral center for endometriosis and minimally invasive gynaecological
