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- Dr Suelyn Lai-Smith BSc (Psych) Hons B Medicine (Newcastle) FRANZCOG
Matthew Prior Consultant Gynaecologist Newcastle offers expert care in reproductive medicine with compassion and dedication. Dr Matthew Prior works at Newcastle Fertility Centre, where he provides tailored treatment for each patient. He believes in working together with patients to create the best outcomes. His approach combines advanced medical expertise with genuine empathy.
Matthew’s career reflects his commitment to women’s health and fertility care. During his training, he served as Chair of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Trainees’ Committee. He also held a seat on the prestigious RCOG Council. These roles allowed him to influence training standards and patient care policies.
He has shared his knowledge worldwide, speaking on topics such as mitochondrial donation, three-dimensional ultrasound, recurrent pregnancy loss, and reproductive surgery. His leadership extended to coordinating the Miscarriage Priority Setting Partnership. This groundbreaking initiative united women who experienced miscarriage, families affected by it, and clinicians to set research priorities. Matthew earned his PhD for research into miscarriage and fertility challenges.
Beyond clinical work, Matthew serves as a Save the Children Health Ambassador. In this role, he has visited Liberia, bringing attention to critical health needs. He also participated in campaigns at Westminster, where he engaged with media and lobbied politicians for change. This advocacy work reflects his belief in improving healthcare at both local and global levels.
Matthew’s expertise covers fertility, IVF, miscarriage care, three-dimensional ultrasound, reproductive endocrinology, and reproductive surgery. He also works extensively in patient and public engagement, medical education, and clinical research. His research into progesterone supplementation and recurrent miscarriage continues to influence best practice in fertility medicine.
Matthew Prior Consultant Gynaecologist Newcastle remains dedicated to advancing knowledge while delivering the highest standard of patient care. He strives to combine evidence-based medicine with compassionate treatment. His ongoing research and public engagement ensure that patients benefit from the latest medical developments.
