Dr Sandar Hlaing areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Dr Sandar Hlaing is a highly respected GP and specialist in women's health and elderly care based in Swansea. She is renowned for her expertise in menopause, elderly care and contraception and sexual health care. She additionally specialises in facial rejuvenation, anti-ageing treatments and Botox, as well as treatment for hair loss, including platelet rich plasma (PRP).
Dr Hlaing qualified in medicine with distinction from Myanmar’s University of Medicine Yangon in 2000 before relocating to the UK. She has undertaken a range of diplomas and certifications specialising in sexual health, women’s health, minor surgery and elderly care, amongst others, with esteemed institutions including the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Physicians. She additionally holds certifications in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), lifestyle medicine, and substance and alcohol misuse. She is officially recognised by leading disability charity Scope, and is Scope Certified in Obesity Management.
Dr Hlaing attained membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2008, and later fellowship in 2015. She also holds a degree in heart failure from Education for Health and has completed training in acupuncture with the British Acupuncture Society. After qualifying as a general practitioner in 2008, Dr Hlaing served as a GP, and later as a senior partner for a number of years at Swansea’s Harbourside Health Centre. She currently sees private patients at HMT Sancta Maria Hospital and the 1192 Laser and Beauty Clinic in Swansea.
In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr Hlaing holds a number of senior positions, including as an elected member of both the General Practitioners Committee of Wales, and the Local Medical Committee of Morgannwg. She is also an appointed member of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health. Dr Hlaing obtained a Master’s in education for health professionals from Swansea University in 2015 and currently serves as an honorary lecturer at the university’s Medical School. She is an accredited member of both the British Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society.
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03/04/2024
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Dr Hlaing saw me for a recent consultation about a complex medical issue. She was knowledgeable, human centred in her approach, and was able to reassure me and explain and address my concerns. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
S L. Verified Patient
05/03/2024
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So glad I got to see a Dr Hlaing and got the right help that I needed.
N. Verified Patient
08/02/2024
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Dr. Hlaing was friendly, professional and very knowledgeable about HRT. She allayed all my concerns.
H C. Verified Patient
30/01/2024
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Dr Hlaing is extremly knowledgeable, experienced and approachable. I really valued the time that she gave for me to ask questions before we went on to discuss options and agree a plan. I came away feeling informed and also positive about my next steps.