Myoma (Fibroids)

Services at Queen Mary's Hospital | Updated 17 Oct 2022

Uterine fibroids, also called myomas, are benign overgrowths of the muscle tissue in the uterus (womb).  Other names for fibroids include uterine leiomyoma. Fibroids are very common and it is estimated that around 20% of women (1 in 5) will have them during their lifetime.  Further information about fibroids can …
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Upper limb venous thrombosis and thoracic outlet syndrome

Upper limb venous thrombosis and thoracic outlet syndrome

Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 10 Dec 2013

We have extensive experience in the management of upper limb venous occlusion and thoracic outlet syndrome. Acute venous thrombosis is relatively common in young patients and without intervention can lead to distressing long term sequelae. We encourage urgent referral when venous thrombosis is suspected and can make a rapid diagnosis …
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Lower limb revascularisation

Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 29 Nov 2013

The Institute has developed a multidisciplinary service for the management of lower limb occlusive disease. Endovascular techniques have become the mainstay for severe lower limb vascular disease, though major bypass surgery is still occasionally required. If intervention is required, investigations including non-invasive imaging are performed on a ‘one-stop’ basis, preventing …
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Varicose veins

Varicose veins

Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 29 Nov 2013

At St Georges Vascular Unit, we provide patients with a ‘one-stop’ service for the assessment of varicose veins. Each new referral is assessed by a vascular surgeon, and a Duplex ultrasound scan is performed at the same visit. A further consultation takes place with the result of the scan and …
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Carotid atherosclerosis

Carotid atherosclerosis

Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 3 Dec 2014

In conjunction with the regional stroke unit, the St George’s Vascular Institute offers a comprehensive service for patients with carotid atherosclerosis. Indications for surgical intervention are defined for both asymptomatic and symptomatic patients with a stenosis greater than 70%. Outpatients with suspected carotid atherosclerosis are assessed in a one-stop clinic …
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Breast surgery

Breast surgery

Services at Queen Mary's Hospital, St George's Hospital | Updated 10 Mar 2023

St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has three consultant surgeons in the breast team, providing surgery for breast cancer. All patients are offered the option of immediate reconstruction at the time of mastectomy. Since December 2006, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s breast cancer surgeons have been using …
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Outpatient HIV services

Services at Queen Mary's Hospital, St George's Hospital | Updated 10 Jan 2023

St George’s delivers HIV services at two sites: The Courtyard Clinic based at St George’s and Suite 5 Queen Mary’s based at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton. The Clinics provide comprehensive and holistic service for HIV positive people including: Daily week day medical and clinical nurse specialist clinics (at St Georges …
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Rapid access chest pain clinic

Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 17 Oct 2019

Nurse-led clinic for patients with suspected stable angina (new onset, exertional chest pain relieved by rest); Patients with known ischaemic heart disease may be referred as long as they have not had PCI / CABG within the previous six months and are no longer under the care of a cardiologist. …
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Special schools nursing

Services at Tooting Health Centre | Updated 8 Sep 2017

The special schools nursing service aims to provide open access to a nursing service for children and young people with a learning disability, mental health concerns and complex health needs in Wandsworth who are attending a special needs school in the borough, the Pupil Referral Units (PRU), Youth Offending Team …
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Integrated falls and bone health service

Services at St John's Therapy Centre | Updated 22 Mar 2023

The Integrated Falls and Bone Health Service (IF&BHS) is a team that comprises of a variety of health professionals with a special interest in Falls and Bone Health. These are primarily physiotherapists working in conjunction with podiatrists, exercise facilitators and rehabilitation assistants. An open access and self-referral service, it seeks …
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