Mrs Ami Shukla

Dr Ami Shukla is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and expert witness at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, where she also serves as Lead Urogynaecologist. She has held her consultant post since 2010.

Her principal areas of clinical expertise include urogynaecology, pelvic floor disorders, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and complex benign gynaecological conditions, alongside comprehensive obstetric and general gynaecological care. Dr Shukla's clinical practice focuses on the assessment, investigation and management of women with pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder and bowel disorders, chronic pelvic pain and a wide range of benign gynaecological conditions. She has particular expertise in minimally invasive and reconstructive pelvic floor surgery, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, prolapse surgery and incontinence procedures, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of conditions including endometriosis, fibroids, menstrual disorders and menopause-related problems. Her work also encompasses specialist pelvic ultrasound and the investigation of postmenopausal bleeding and ovarian pathology.

Alongside her clinical practice, Dr Shukla has made significant contributions to research in urogynaecology and benign gynaecology through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international conferences. She is actively involved in teaching and mentoring medical students, junior doctors and specialist trainees, and contributes to regional educational programmes, reflecting her commitment to advancing standards of care within obstetrics, gynaecology and urogynaecology. 

Dr Ami Shukla has been undertaking medico-legal work since 2015, providing independent expert opinion in clinical negligence, personal injury and professional regulatory (fitness to practise) matters. She accepts instructions from both claimants and defendants and prepares screening, breach of duty, causation and condition & prognosis reports.

Her medico-legal practice focuses on cases involving urogynaecology, pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and complex benign gynaecological conditions. She is frequently instructed to provide expert opinion on the diagnosis, investigation and management of pelvic floor disorders, the appropriateness of surgical and non-surgical treatment, and the outcomes of minimally invasive and reconstructive gynaecological procedures. Drawing on her specialist clinical expertise, Dr Shukla delivers balanced, evidence-based reports that assist solicitors in understanding complex clinical issues and addressing the key medico-legal questions arising in each case. 

Dr Shukla's clinical practice focuses on the assessment, investigation and management of women with pelvic floor dysfunction and complex benign gynaecological conditions. She has particular expertise in diagnosing and treating urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, bladder and bowel dysfunction, chronic pelvic pain and recurrent pelvic floor disorders, providing both conservative and surgical management tailored to individual patient needs.

A significant proportion of her clinical work involves advanced urogynaecological procedures, including reconstructive pelvic floor surgery, prolapse surgery, incontinence surgery and minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. She also manages women with endometriosis, fibroids, menstrual disorders, menopause-related symptoms, ovarian cysts and postmenopausal bleeding, using specialist pelvic ultrasound and comprehensive diagnostic assessment to guide treatment decisions. Her expertise extends to the investigation of complex lower urinary tract and pelvic floor conditions, allowing her to deliver integrated care for women with multiple or overlapping gynaecological symptoms. Through a combination of specialist diagnostic skills, advanced surgical expertise and multidisciplinary management, Dr Shukla provides comprehensive care for women with complex pelvic health conditions across the full spectrum of urogynaecological practice. 

Dr Shukla has contributed to research in urogynaecology and benign gynaecology through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international conferences. She is also actively involved in teaching and mentoring medical students, junior doctors and specialist trainees, contributing to regional educational programmes that support the development of clinical practice within her specialty.