Meet the Team

excisional surgery for endometriosis, demonstrating a profound commitment to advancing women’s healthcare. 

Over the course of his illustrious career, Mr. Raza has amassed extensive experience in minimal access robotic surgery, earning accreditation as an esteemed endometriosis specialist. His relentless pursuit of excellence has led him to prestigious national and international laparoscopic surgical hospitals and endometriosis centres, where he has acquired unparalleled expertise. 

He is an educator, researcher, and avid supporter of improving endometriosis care nationally and internationally. A stalwart advocate for excellence, innovation, and personalised patient care, Mr. Raza has left an indelible impact on the landscape of modern surgical practice. His dedication to advancing the field reflects a commitment to providing the highest standards of care, ensuring a transformative experience for each patient. He leads on many laparoscopic and Robotic courses nationally in the UK, and abroad. 

Currently, Mr. Raza is leading a major Endometriosis centre at Cromwell Hospital, offering cutting-edge treatments and expertise. He spearheads a multidisciplinary team of exceptional surgeons, whose skills are unparalleled in the management of endometriosis. As one of the foremost experts in Robotic surgery, Mr. Raza research focus has been early diagnosis of endometriosis and has been part of number of national research projects. 

Mr Griffiths is an accredited BSGE endometriosis surgeon and set up the first BSGE tertiary referral endometriosis centre in Wales. He is the preceptor for training advanced minimal access surgery, assisted conception and medical education in Wales and has trained several highly successful consultants in endometriosis.

Also recognised as an international leader in minimal access surgery, reproductive medicine and endometriosis, Mr Griffiths has over 100 publications and published two textbooks. He has also won international and national prizes for endometriosis research.

Mr Griffiths’ post graduate training in surgery included The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist (RCOG) level II certificates (London) in laparoscopy, hysteroscopy and reproductive surgery. He also holds a PG diploma in minimal access surgery (Surrey) as well as a PG diploma in medical education (Cardiff). Mr Griffiths also trained in advanced endometriosis surgery in Atlanta, USA. He is also a teacher in evidenced based medicine, running courses in London, Jordan, China, Dubai, Indonesia and Ghana. Mr Griffiths ran the RCOG part I course for over 6 years and had chaired the RCOG part I committee for several years.

Mr Griffiths has secured a number of NHS management roles including: clinical director, chairing the National speciality advisory group in Welsh Government, chairing RCOG Welsh exec committee, RCOG Council, NHS workforce committee, Welsh government endometriosis task and finish group and Vice President of the BSGI.

Mr Griffiths’ academic work includes being a reviewer for several scientific journals, external examiner for Swansea and Cardiff University, and an RCOG grant assessor. He also lectures for the University of Amman, Cardiff University and is an external examiner for Swansea University.

Mr Griffiths is proud to support Menstrual Health Project.

clinics in all practices in which she has worked. Currently she also leads a weekly Well Woman’s Clinic for her NHS practice.

Along with being the Welsh Medical Advisor for Menstrual Health Project, Rebeccah has completed the FSRH Advanced Menopause Skills Certificate and is a registered FSRH trainer and BMS Menopause Specialist.

Her aim is to support patients and clinicians to be able to access and offer comprehensive information in all aspects of women’s health and to advocate for the patient voice to be heard in all consultations.

She uses a range of psychological treatment models in her work including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.  She has experience of service evaluation and research and has published her work in peer reviewed journals.  

Kirsty also has lived experience of endometriosis and adenomyosis. This experience, alongside her clinical training, has fuelled her interest in Compassion Focused Therapy. She has since integrated this approach into both her professional work and her personal life, as a woman with endometriosis.

Kirsty has written a book about her experience of living with endometriosis with the hope that this can make a difference to women and menstruating people like herself.  

Kirsty was inspired by the work of Menstrual Health Project in reducing stigma and increasing awareness of menstrual health. She chose to work with the charity to support this work using both her professional and personal experience.

experience to the team. Upon meeting Anna and Gabz, Ailsa recognised their dedication and was inspired to offer support towards their admirable mission.

With a background as an Australian Registered Nurse who recently relocated to the UK, Ailsa possesses experience in various medical fields including Theatre, Anaesthetics, Recovery, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, and Sexual Health. Specialising in Women’s Health for the past four years, Ailsa has also worked with the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia as Clinical Educator and obtained a Graduate Certificate in Women’s Health Medicine and Certificate in Sexual Health Nursing.

Having been diagnosed with endometriosis and adenomyosis, Ailsa has found her purpose in discussing periods and sexual health openly to reduce the stigma surrounding these topics. Having a personal experience of endometriosis and chronic pain has motivated Ailsa to educate, advocate for, and empower others and their loved ones.

supporting healthcare companies with their growth.

As a huge advocate and supporter of bringing more preventative health measures through primary care closer to women, Komal is keen to include pharmacists and pharmacy teams into the conversation on women’s health.

Komal sees the work of Anna, Gabz and the Menstrual Health Project as pivotal in the movement to bring more equity, education and awareness of menstrual health issues to the forefront.

She is looking forward to bringing her collaboration, advocacy and business strategy skills to increasing the reach and impact of the MHP.