
Professor Ranee Thakar
Consultant Urogynaecologist
About Ranee Thakar
Professor Ranee Thakar is a leading consultant urogynaecologist based in London, with an international reputation for excellence in women's pelvic health and childbirth trauma. She is an Honorary Professor of Women's Health at the University of Liverpool and has dedicated her career to improving the care of women with pelvic floor disorders.
Professor Thakar has particular expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of birth-related pelvic floor injuries, including obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI), perineal trauma and complex childbirth-related problems. She also specialises in the management of bladder and bowel incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction and menopause-related pelvic floor symptoms. She offers a full range of evidence-based treatments, from personalised conservative management to advanced pelvic reconstructive surgery.
Recognised internationally for her leadership, Professor Thakar served as President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (2022–2025) and previously as President of the International Urogynecological Association. She has received numerous national and international honours in recognition of her contribution to women's health.
Alongside her clinical practice, Professor Thakar is actively involved in research, education and training. She has published more than 200 scientific papers and has helped develop international guidelines and training programmes that have improved the care of women following childbirth worldwide. Her work has played a key role in raising standards of maternity care and reducing complications associated with birth injuries.
Professor Thakar is committed to providing compassionate, personalised care in a welcoming environment. She takes time to understand each woman's concerns, explain treatment options clearly and work in partnership with her patients to achieve the best possible outcomes, helping them regain confidence, comfort and quality of life.
Expertise
- Incontinence
- Prolapse
- Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
- Urinary and Anal incontinence
- Bladder pain
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urodynamics
- Cystoscopy
- Conservative and Surgical options for pelvic floor dysfunction
- Childbirth Trauma
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- 18+
- Qualifications
2013: FRCOG 2009: Diploma in Psychosexual Medicine
London 2003: MD (University of London) 2002: Urogynaecology subspecialist accreditation
1994: MRCOG 1987: MB BS (Karnataka University, India)
- Languages spoken
- English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi
- Research highlights
Miss Thakar is passionate about research and recognises its role in advancing health. Ranee has an impressive academic profile with over 200 publications and has made a significant contribution to improving perineal trauma outcomes by training obstetricians and midwives to provide safer maternity care for women globally.
- Professional memberships
Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, British Society of Urogynaecology
International Urogynaecological Association
- Certifications and Awards
2025
Mentorship Award from the Foundation of the International Urogynecological Association
2024
One of the 50 most influential Black, Asian, and minority ethnic individuals in health by the Health Service Journal (HSJ)
Leadership in Healthcare Award, Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation
Award for Role Model, Leicester Asian Doctors Society
Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist
Honorary Fellowship of the Japanese College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Honorary Fellowship of the Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Honorary Fellowship Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons
2023
President’s award for outstanding leadership from BAPIO
British Society of Urogynaecology Lifetime Achievement Award
2022
IUGA Distinguished Service Award
Mumbai Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society Global Excellence Award
Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
Honorary Fellowship of the Mumbai Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society
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Frequently asked questions
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