Professor Bassel Wattar at LSDC Healthcare
Private Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, and Fertility Specialist in the City of London
Professor Bassel Wattar sees patients at LSDC Healthcare for consultant-led gynaecology, fertility, and reproductive medicine care in the City of London. Whether you are trying to conceive, dealing with PCOS or endometriosis, navigating menopause, considering egg freezing, or needing specialist surgery for fibroids or polyps, Professor Wattar can assess you thoroughly and set out a clear, personal plan.
He is an RCOG-accredited Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, a certified British Menopause Society Specialist, and an Associate Professor of Reproductive Medicine at University College London. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Queen Mary University of London and has over 80 peer-reviewed publications in women’s health. His research actively shapes the treatments he offers in clinic.
Book Professor Bassel Wattar at LSDC Healthcare
To see Professor Bassel Wattar:
- Book an in-person consultation at LSDC Healthcare, 23 Widegate Street, two minutes from Liverpool Street Station
The team can coordinate rapid-access investigations including advanced ultrasound (3D saline infusion scans), HYCOSY tubal patency testing, hormone profiling, and outpatient hysteroscopy where indicated.
Why patients choose Professor Bassel Wattar
Professor Wattar trained in Obstetrics and Gynaecology through the West Midlands Deanery, working in leading university hospitals before completing combined clinical and academic training that earned him subspecialty accreditation from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. That subspecialty, in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, is not a self-declared interest; it is a formal RCOG credential held by a small number of gynaecologists in the UK.
He holds a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Queen Mary University of London (2017), is an Associate Professor at UCL, and serves as Scientific Editor of the BJOG (British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology), one of the most respected journals in the specialty. He is also Medical Director of the Clinical Trials Unit at Anglia Ruskin University and Co-Lead of the Evidence Synthesis and Methodology in Women’s Health Research Group at UCL. He founded the Menopause Symposium.
He has published over 80 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters in fertility, PCOS, fibroids, menopause, and heavy periods. His research groups at UCL and Anglia Ruskin University are focused on evaluating treatments that directly affect clinical practice.
He is an accredited trainer with both the British Fertility Society and the British Menopause Society, meaning he trains other specialists as well as treating patients himself.
For patients with complex, overlapping, or poorly managed women’s health conditions, this combination of subspecialty accreditation, active research leadership, and senior clinical experience is genuinely difficult to find in a single private consultation.
He speaks English and Arabic.
He is recognised by Bupa and major health insurers. Self-pay patients are welcome.
Verified roles and appointments
- MD, Damascus University (2009)
- PGD (Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education), Cardiff University (2013)
- PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Queen Mary University of London (2017)
- MRCOG, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (2017)
- RCOG Subspecialty in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery (2022)
- BMS certified Menopause Specialist, British Menopause Society
- Associate Professor of Reproductive Medicine, University College London
- Medical Director, Clinical Trials Unit, Anglia Ruskin University
- Co-Lead, Evidence Synthesis and Methodology in Women’s Health Research Group, UCL
- Scientific Editor, British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BJOG)
- Founder, Menopause Symposium
- Substantive Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals (Beginnings Assisted Conception Unit)
- Accredited trainer, British Fertility Society and British Menopause Society
- Member: British Fertility Society, British Menopause Society, European Fertility Society, ESHRE, AE-PCOS International Society
- Over 80 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters
- GMC: 7056420
What Professor Bassel Wattar treats at LSDC Healthcare
Fertility and assisted conception
Professor Wattar offers holistic fertility care from initial assessment through to pregnancy and beyond. He runs one-stop fertility assessment clinics with rapid access to advanced ultrasound, allowing investigations and consultations to be completed in a single visit where possible.
He provides:
- IVF (in vitro fertilisation) assessment and planning
- IUI (intrauterine insemination)
- Donor egg and donor sperm assisted conception
- Ovulation induction for women with anovulatory disorders including PCOS
- Male infertility assessment and referral pathways
- Failed IVF review and investigation
- Recurrent miscarriage assessment and management
For couples who have been through fertility treatment elsewhere without success, a structured review of previous cycles and a second opinion on the approach going forward is one of the most valuable consultations Professor Wattar offers.
Social egg freezing and fertility preservation
Social egg freezing is an option for women who want to preserve their fertility for later childbearing. Professor Wattar assesses suitability, explains the realistic expectations based on individual ovarian reserve, and coordinates the process including advanced ultrasound assessment and referral for egg collection.
He also advises on fertility preservation in the context of medical conditions or planned treatments that may affect future fertility.
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)
Professor Wattar runs a dedicated Endocrine Gynaecology Clinic with PCOS as a central focus. He has published extensively on PCOS management and his research groups at UCL and Anglia Ruskin are actively evaluating new treatments in this area.
He assesses and manages:
- Irregular or absent periods related to PCOS
- Excess androgens and their effects including excess hair growth and acne
- Insulin resistance and metabolic risk in PCOS
- Fertility concerns and ovulation induction in PCOS
- Weight-related hormonal effects
- Long-term monitoring and individualised treatment planning
Patients who have a PCOS diagnosis but no structured management plan, or who have been told to lose weight without being given specific support, tend to find Professor Wattar’s approach considerably more useful.
Menopause, perimenopause, and HRT
Professor Wattar is a BMS-certified Menopause Specialist and a certified trainer with the British Menopause Society. He assesses and manages:
- Perimenopause and menopause symptoms including hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes, sleep disruption, and brain fog
- HRT selection, initiation, and optimisation
- Testosterone replacement for women during menopause
- PMS and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
- Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and early menopause
- Turner syndrome and related hormonal management
- Complex menopause in women who have had breast cancer or other conditions where standard HRT guidance does not straightforwardly apply
The post-cancer menopause clinic is a specific area of expertise. Women who have been told they cannot take HRT following breast cancer treatment often have options that have not been fully explored. Professor Wattar takes a careful, evidence-based approach to this group.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated. Professor Wattar assesses symptoms including painful periods, pelvic pain, painful intercourse, and fertility problems, and advises on investigation, medical management, and whether surgical intervention is appropriate.
He performs laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis and works closely with specialist centres for complex or deeply infiltrating disease where needed.
Fibroids
Professor Wattar assesses uterine fibroids and advises on management options based on fibroid size, location, symptoms, and fertility plans.
He performs:
- Laparoscopic myomectomy (keyhole removal of fibroids)
- Hysteroscopic myomectomy (removal of fibroids inside the uterus via the hysteroscope, without incisions)
- Medical management and monitoring where appropriate
- Pre-surgical planning and fertility preservation considerations
Heavy periods (menorrhagia) and abnormal uterine bleeding
Heavy, frequent, or irregular periods significantly affect quality of life and are often managed with medication for years without getting to the underlying cause. Professor Wattar investigates and treats:
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Intermenstrual and post-coital bleeding
- Endometrial polyps
- Uterine abnormalities including adhesions and septa
- Endometrial assessment including outpatient hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgery
Professor Wattar is an experienced endoscopic surgeon with advanced expertise in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery.
His hysteroscopic and laparoscopic procedures include:
- Hysteroscopic resection of endometrial polyps
- Hysteroscopic removal of uterine or vaginal septa
- Hysteroscopic treatment of uterine adhesions (Asherman’s syndrome)
- Re-canalisation of blocked fallopian tubes
- Laparoscopic removal of ovarian cysts
- Laparoscopic myomectomy (fibroid removal)
- Laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis
- Endometrial ablation
Recurrent miscarriage
Recurrent miscarriage affects approximately one in fifty couples and often goes without a thorough investigation. Professor Wattar provides structured assessment to identify treatable causes including uterine abnormalities, clotting conditions, hormonal factors, and chromosomal issues, and advises on evidence-based management and monitoring in subsequent pregnancies.
Advanced gynaecological diagnostics
Professor Wattar runs one-stop gynaecology clinics with direct access to:
- 3D saline infusion sonography (SIS) for detailed assessment of the uterine cavity
- HYCOSY (hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography) for tubal patency testing without X-ray
- Outpatient hysteroscopy for direct visualisation of the uterine cavity
- Advanced transvaginal ultrasound
These investigations can often be completed at the same appointment as the consultation, shortening diagnostic pathways significantly.
Second opinions
Second opinions are available and actively welcomed for:
- Fertility treatment that has not worked as expected
- PCOS management that is not improving
- Menopause symptoms not responding to current HRT
- Unclear gynaecological findings or inconclusive scan results
- Surgical recommendations for fibroids, endometriosis, or polyps
- Recurrent miscarriage without a clear explanation
Tests and procedures that may be arranged
Where clinically appropriate, appointments with Professor Wattar can be supported by:
- Advanced transvaginal ultrasound, including 3D scanning
- Saline infusion sonography (SIS) for uterine cavity assessment
- HYCOSY tubal patency testing
- Outpatient hysteroscopy for direct uterine assessment
- Hormonal blood testing, including reproductive hormones, thyroid, metabolic, and androgen panels
- Ovarian reserve assessment including AMH (anti-Mullerian hormone)
- Endometrial biopsy where indicated
- Laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgical procedures via appropriate settings
- Referral for IVF and donor conception pathways through specialist units
All investigations and treatment recommendations depend on individual clinical assessment.
What to expect at your consultation
Your appointment with Professor Bassel Wattar at LSDC Healthcare covers:
- A thorough history of your symptoms, cycle, fertility journey, and relevant medical background
- Review of any prior scans, blood results, operative notes, or fertility treatment records you bring along
- A clear assessment of what is happening and, where possible, why
- A discussion of your investigation and treatment options, with realistic expectations on outcomes and timelines
- A written plan you leave with
Professor Wattar places strong emphasis on patients being fully informed about their options. He takes the time to explain the evidence behind different treatments and what the realistic chances of success are, rather than offering reassurance without substance.
Book Your Appointment Now
LSDC provides bespoke private medical services in central London, offering thorough medical assessment, treatment, and referral when needed. Whether you require clinical evaluation, ongoing care, or specialist coordination, our experienced clinicians are here to support you with clarity and professionalism.