Mr Mo'iad Alazzam

Mr Mo’iad Alazzam is a Consultant Gynaecologist & Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon and expert witness at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where he also serves as a Consultant Gynaecologist & Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon. He is also Clinical Lead for the Gynaecology Department at Medefer Limited.

His principal areas of clinical expertise include gynaecological oncology, advanced minimally invasive surgery, endometriosis, ovarian, endometrial and cervical cancer, fertility-preserving surgery and the management of complex peritoneal malignancies. He is recognised for his expertise in robotic and laparoscopic surgery, undertaking highly specialised procedures for women with complex benign and malignant gynaecological conditions.

Mr Alazzam's clinical practice focuses on the assessment and surgical management of women with complex gynaecological disease, including advanced cancer, severe endometriosis and abnormally invasive placenta. He performs intricate cytoreductive procedures, radical pelvic surgery, bowel resection, diaphragmatic surgery and exenterative surgery, while also delivering fertility-sparing treatment where clinically appropriate. Alongside his surgical practice, he has played a significant role in advancing gynaecological care nationally and internationally, having introduced robotic gynaecological surgery to the west of Ireland, established the first BSGE-accredited endometriosis centre in Dublin, chaired the BSGE/RCOG guideline committee for endometrial hyperplasia and currently serves as an RCOG scientific advisor to NICE. He is also the national lead for virtual gynaecology services, reflecting his commitment to innovation and service improvement within women's healthcare. 

Mr Mo’iad Alazzam has been undertaking medico-legal work since 2016, providing independent expert opinion in clinical negligence claims involving complex gynaecological conditions and gynaecological oncology. He accepts instructions in cases concerning the diagnosis, investigation and management of benign and malignant gynaecological disease, including endometriosis, ovarian, endometrial and cervical cancers, as well as complex surgical care.

His medico-legal practice includes the preparation of screening, breach of duty, causation and condition & prognosis reports, offering clear, evidence-based opinions on the standard of care provided, the impact of any alleged breaches and the long-term consequences for patients. Drawing on his extensive experience as a consultant gynaecological surgeon, including advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgery, Mr Alazzam is particularly well placed to advise on cases involving complex operative management, gynaecological oncology, fertility-preserving surgery, placenta accreta spectrum disorders and other highly specialised aspects of women's healthcare. His reports assist solicitors by providing balanced, authoritative analysis of complex clinical issues and addressing the key medico-legal questions relevant to each case. 

Mr Alazzam's clinical practice is centred on the assessment and surgical management of women with complex benign and malignant gynaecological conditions, with a particular focus on advanced gynaecological oncology. He regularly manages patients with ovarian, endometrial and cervical cancers, severe endometriosis and peritoneal malignancies, providing highly specialised care from diagnosis through to definitive surgical treatment. His day-to-day practice includes evaluating complex cases, planning multidisciplinary treatment strategies and performing advanced minimally invasive procedures using both laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

A significant proportion of his clinical work involves undertaking complex cytoreductive surgery, fertility-preserving procedures and radical pelvic operations for women with advanced disease. He also has particular expertise in the management of placenta accreta spectrum disorders and other challenging gynaecological conditions requiring extensive surgical intervention, including bowel resection, diaphragmatic surgery and exenterative procedures. Alongside his operative practice, Mr Alazzam contributes to the development of innovative models of gynaecological care and remains actively involved in advancing specialist services. His combination of technical surgical expertise, oncological knowledge and multidisciplinary clinical practice enables him to deliver comprehensive care for women with some of the most complex conditions encountered in modern gynaecology. 

Mr Alazzam has made substantial contributions to research, education and clinical leadership within gynaecological oncology. He is a former Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield, has published novel surgical techniques in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AJOG), chaired the BSGE/RCOG guideline committee, and currently serves as an RCOG scientific advisor to NICE, reflecting his recognised national and international authority in the specialty.