Abstract

Dr Howells has been qualified as a doctor for 25 years and has worked in his area of specialist interest (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) for most of his career. He received widespread exposure to obstetrics and gynaecology having worked in a number of different units including district general hospitals, tertiary referral centres and teaching hospitals. He has also worked as a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist for 10 years.

Professional experience

  • Lead Colposcopist at Cardiff & Vale University Health Board from 2002-2013
  • Lead clinician for Gynaecological Cancer at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport from 2003-2009

Academic Posts

  • Research Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology and Clinical Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at North Staffs Hospital, Stoke on Trent
  • MD (Wales) 2000 - Genetic Susceptibility to Ovarian Cancer: Association Between Detoxifying Enzyme Polymorphism and Mutation in Genes Involved in Tumour Development 
  • 23 peer-reviewed publications, 11 as first author
  • 10 Presentations at national and international meetings
  • Faculty member of the Colposcopy course with IBC Medical Services Dubai

Membership

  • British Gynaecological Cancer Society
  • British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
  • Medical Protection Society
  • Birmingham and Midlands Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society

Achievements

  • Over 3000 major surgical procedures for Gynaecological conditions
  • Over 2000 major surgical procedures for Gynaecological cancer
  • 38 exenterative operations including Colorectal & Urological procedures