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Mr George Attilakos

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  • Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing

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4482444

This consultant also offers private services through UCLH Private Healthcare.

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Professional background

Mr George Attilakos is a consultant in obstetrics and fetal medicine. He has been the clinical lead for obstetrics at University College London Hospitals NHS Trust since 2020.

Mr Attilakos became a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2002. He later undertook research in fetal medicine and conducted studies in the field of non-invasive prenatal diagnosis. He was awarded his MD by the University of Bristol for his work. Mr Attilakos then completed his subspeciality training in fetal and maternal medicine at St Michael's Hospital of the University of Bristol.

Alongside managing normal pregnancies, Mr Attilakos has a special interest in the management of multiple pregnancies and high-risk pregnancies. Additionally, he has expertise in all areas of fetal medicine, including performing surgical procedures for fetal complications including congenital diaphragmatic hernia, spina bifida and twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.

Outside his clinical work, Mr Attilakos is actively involved in teaching and has been the RCOG College Tutor at University College London Hospital. He co-developed a national teaching course for operative birth skills for junior obstetricians.

He was a past council member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists representing North London. He is a Member of the British Maternal and Fetal Medicine Society and the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He is also a steering committee member of the UK Obstetric Surveillance System.

Specialties

Research interests

  • Non-invasive prenatal diagnosis
  • Operative vaginal delivery (awarded prize by British Maternal and Fetal Medicine Society)
  • Prevention of post partum haemorrhage following caesarean section
  • Multiple pregnancies
  • Vasa praevia
  • Obstetric emergencies
  • Simulation training

Publications

Books (editor):

  • ROBuST: RCOG Operative Birth Simulation Training: Trainers’ Manual. Attilakos G, Draycott T, Gale A, Siassakos D, Winter C (eds). Cambridge University Press 2015
  • ROBuST: RCOG Operative Birth Simulation Training: Course Manual. Attilakos G, Draycott T, Gale A, Siassakos D, Winter C (eds). Cambridge University Press 2014

Book (chapters):

  • Antenatal care. Attilakos G, Overton T. Dewhurst’s Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 8th edition, 2010. Edited by Edmonds K.
  • Invasive Procedures for Antenatal Diagnosis. Attilakos G, Soothill P. High Risk Pregnancy: Management Options, 4th edition, 2010. Edited by James D, Steer P, Weiner C, Gonik B, Crowther C, and Robson S.
  • Postpartum Haemorrhage. PROMPT Course Manual – RCOG 2008. Edited by Draycott T, Winter C, Crofts J and Barnfield S.

Published peer-reviewed papers:

  • Quantification of free fetal DNA in multiple pregnancies and relationship with chorionicity. Attilakos G, Maddocks D, Davies T, Hunt LP, Avent N, Soothill PW, Grant S. Prenatal Diagnosis 2011 ; 31(10): 967-72
  • Carbetocin versus oxytocin for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage following caesarean section: the results of a double-blind randomised trial. Attilakos G, Psaroudakis D, Ash J, Buchanan R, Winter C, Donald F, Hunt LP, Draycott T.. BJOG 2010; 117: 929–936.
  • Amniotic fluid Index (AFI) in low risk, post dates pregnancies. Griffin M, Attilakos G, Greenwood R, Denbow M. Fetal Diagn Ther. 2009; 26(4): 212-5
  • A simple tool to measure patient perceptions of operative birth. Siassakos D, Clark J, Sibanda T, Attilakos G, Jefferys A, Cullen L, Bisson D, Draycott T. BJOG 2009; 116(13): 1755-61
  • The SAFE project: towards non-invasive prenatal diagnosis. Maddocks DG, Alberry MS, Attilakos G, Madgett TE, Choi K, Soothill PW, Avent ND. Biochem Soc Trans. 2009 Apr; 37(Pt 2): 460-5
  • Three babies, two cavities, one incision: a case of a triplet pregnancy in a septate uterus. Jefferys A, Attilakos G, Eckford S, Grant S. J Obstet Gynaecol 2008; 28(4): 446-7
  • Regression of tamoxifen-stimulated massive uterine fibroid after conversion to  anastrozole. Attilakos G, Fox R.. J Obstet Gynaecol 2005; 25(6): 609-10
  • A randomised trial of a new handheld vacuum extraction device. Attilakos G, Sibanda T, Winter C, Johnson N, Draycott T. BJOG 2005; 112(11): 1510-5
  • Shoulder Dystocia Training using a New Birth Training Mannequin. Crofts J, Attilakos G, Read M, Sibanda T, Draycott T. BJOG 2005; 112(7): 997-9
  • Individualising hormone replacement therapy. Attilakos G, Wardle PG. The Practitioner 2002; 246: 295-311
  • Clinical performance indicators at hysterectomy. Attilakos G, Sastry A, Quinn MJ, Maulik TG. J Obstet Gynaecol 2002; 22: 68-71