Mrs Monika Vij
Qualifications
MBBS,MRCOG,MS ( India),MD( Plymouth )
GMC number: 6029929
Practising since: 2009
Specialties
Gynaecology
Consultation times
- Fortnighly clinics at the Cardiff Bay Hospital
- Overview
About
Mrs Vij is a Consultant Gynaecologist and Sub-specialist Urogynaecologist at Singleton Hospital, Swansea along with working as private Gynaecologist.
Mrs Vij received her qualification in India and obtained postgraduate training with a Masters, in Obstetrics and Gynaecology before moving to the UK. Mrs Vij underwent structured postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the UK as well. Mrs Vij completed extensive training in general Gynaecology, as well as advanced (sub-specialisation) in Urogynaecology in the UK for managing complex prolapses and urinary incontinence. She has been working in NHS for more than 20 years.
She is also interested in research and had written thesis on “Central Sensitivity Syndromes and pelvic organ Prolapse.” This allowed her to understand complex issue of central sensitisation and thus able to manage needs of patients with central sensitisation and pelvic floor disorders. She as authored over 23 publications, and written book chapters.
She is the training programme director of the sub-speciality training in Urogynaecology in Wales as well as vice-chair of the BSUG governance committee.
She regularly audits her outcome data, infection, readmission, and complication rates in order to provide quality care. She believes in a patient-focused, supportive, and honest consultation to enable patients to make informed decisions on their treatment options. This was evident in her 360-degree feedback from the patients.
She has been deemed as professional,
empathetic, understanding and kind by her patients and have received several thank you
cards from them.
Special interests
- Prolapse
- Urinary incontinence
- Recurrent UTI
- Mesh complications
- Pelvic pain
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
Other interests
Menorrhagia, menopause.
Languages spoken
English, Hindi, Urdu
Treatments and tests offered by Mrs Monika Vij at Nuffield Health
- Pelvic floor repair
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
- Cystoscopy
- Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Locations Mrs Monika Vij works with
Related experience
Research
MD project on” Central Sensitivity Syndromes(CSS) and their impact on pelvic floor dysfunction”. This is a three-part study looking at prevalence of central sensitisation and CSS among women attending gynaecology clinic, outcome of prolapse surgery in women with central sensitisation and qualitative study.
Memberships
- RCOG,BSUG,EUGA,IUGA,FOGSI,MPS
Other posts held
- Consultant Gynaecologist at Swansea Bay University Health Board
Insurers Mrs Monika Vij works with
Mrs Monika Vij works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Healthcare RM
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
Declaration
Mrs Monika Vij does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mrs Monika Vij does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mrs Monika Vij does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.