Professor Saad Amer

About Professor Saad Amer

Professor Saad Amer is a highly experienced consultant gynaecologist based in Derby who specialises in endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome and menstrual disorders alongside fibroids, ovarian cysts and chronic pelvic pain. He privately practises at Nuffield Health Derby Hospital and at Derby Private Health at the Royal Derby Hospital, while his NHS base is Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Professor Amer has an impressive educational history. He has an MB BCh and MSc in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Ain Shams University in Cairo. Here he went on to gain a broad-based general experience in obstetrics and gynaecology, before moving to the UK for more advanced training and further qualifications. These are an MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the University of Sheffield and an MRCOG. Professor Amer's specialist UK training took place at Royal Hallamshire Hospital at the University of Sheffield. He obtained a research fellowship in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at the hospital, and also completed his research project that went toward completion of his MD. As well as his clinical and education experience, Professor Amer has significant experience in higher education as a clinical lecturer at the University of Sheffield. Professor Amer takes a leading role in minimal access surgery and clinical research promoting evidence-based practice of medicine. He has been recognised for his contribution to his subspecialist service for patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome, demonstrating a commitment to delivering high quality patient care and continuous improvement, and was awarded a Clinical Excellence Award by Derby Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Professor Amer's clinical research has been published in over 70 peer-reviewed journals, and regularly presents papers in international scientific meetings. Furthermore, Professor Amer is regularly invited to speak at national educational meetings. He is also a member of various professional organisations including the British Fertility Society (BFS), The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), The British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE), as well as the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).