Professor Mina Savvidou

Professional statement

Professor Mina Savvidou is a highly-revered consultant obstetrician and accredited sub-specialist in fetal and maternal medicine based in London. In addition to childbirth, she is an expert in several types of pregnancies, including high-risk and multiple pregnancies. Dr Savvidou is currently the clinical lead for fetal medicine at the renowned Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, where she became a consultant in 2008.

Soon after qualifying in medicine in Greece in 1992, Professor Savvidou moved to the UK to complete her specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology on the North West London Deanery rotation. In 1998, she became a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and a fellow later on in 2016. Professor Savvidou then undertook a prestigious research post at the world-famous Harris Birthright Research Centre at King’s College Hospital, focusing on serious serious fetal and maternal pregnancy-related conditions under the guidance of esteemed Professor K Nicolaides. She obtained an MD thesis in 2004 from University of London, before going on to accomplish additional specialist training at King’s College Hospital. Here, Professor Savvidou developed her medical interest in high-risk pregnancies and complex fetal conditions.

On top of her highly-sought maternity care, Professor Savvidou has an extensive background in academic research and education. Her work has been widely published in peer-reviewed journals and she reviews and edits leading scientific obstetrics journals, including the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Alongside her NHS role, Professor Savvidou currently sees patients at her private practice, Obstetrics Care, located in Chelsea and Westminster's Kensington Wing. She performs deliveries there, as well as at the internationally-acclaimed Portland Hospital for Women and Children.