About

Having qualified from Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals in London, received full ratings on web-based medical rating system iwantgreatcare.org, and covered decades of professional experience; Rowan's history of surgical treatment within the field of gynaecology speaks for itself.

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Professional Profile

He qualified from Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals in London and all of his training has been in London and the South East.

Mr Connell undertook research using minimal access surgery (key hole surgery), part of which involved treating fibroids with low power lasers, and treating heavy periods.  His work is in Hospitals in and around Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells.

As well as his work as a general gynaecologist, he is a urogynaecologist and specialises in the management of prolapse, incontinence and vaginal surgery. He is a laparoscopic (key-hole) surgeon eg performing laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomies.

Rowan Connell has had a solid training in obstetrics and gynaecology as well as having areas of special interest.  In his training he has gained considerable surgical experience and he has worked as a consultant in Kent since 2002. Before this he was a registrar in Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Trust, Benenden Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital in London.

He treats a wide range of gynaecological conditions and has special interests in Urogynaecology (the treatment of urinary incontinence and prolapse), the treatment of heavy periods and Minimal Access Surgery (keyhole surgery). Rowan Connell has had a solid training in obstetrics and gynaecology and has close contacts in Europe to keep “up to date”.

Mr Connell leads and shares the lead in the running of several services as a consultant in his present post. He has been the lead in setting up a laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy (“day-case hysterectomy”) service in the private sector and the NHS.

He enjoys teaching and has set up and run several courses.  Mr Connell has presented at national and international conferences on various topics.  

He has published broadly around Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Patient testimonials

The 10 most recent reviews from private and NHS patients
April 8, 2024

NHS patient at KIMS Hospital

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Mr Connell was really helpful today and listened to everything I had to say. We spoke about the symptoms I was experiencing and the different routes I could go down. Mr Connell explained everything really well and helped me to understand what I need to do. This is the first time I have felt listened to by a doctor and would recommend anyone to see Mr Connell.

March 27, 2024

Private patient at KIMS Hospital

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He was pleasant gentleman, informative, trustworthy and caring.

March 20, 2024

Private patient at KIMS Hospital

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Mr Connell was so lovely, he was reassuring, kind, professional and had a great sense of humour. Would recommend him to anyone. Thank you so much for looking after me.

March 19, 2024

NHS patient at KIMS Hospital

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I greatly value Mr Connell's professional expertise. During my consultation his empathic manner really made me feel valued and put me at ease.

March 7, 2024

Private patient at KIMS Hospital

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Liked his honesty and manner.

February 27, 2024

Private patient at KIMS Hospital

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I was seen & treated by Mr Connell who most importantly to me, listened to me regarding my complaint and made me feel understood as a patient. The treatment I have received from him, the hospital and staff has been first class and I would have no hesitation in recommending KIMS to anyone

February 23, 2024

Private patient at Benenden Hospital

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Although only seeing him once before my admission for treatment at Benenden I felt confident he understood my condition and my concerns. Mr Connell is approachable with a quirky sense of humour. Before and after the operation he came firstly to reassure me and latterly to confirm the operation had went well.

February 13, 2024

NHS patient at KIMS Hospital

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Mr Rowan Connell is an amazing consultant surgeon. Due to the fact that I was scared to go into the hospital to have my procedure done , he made me feel safe. Thank you for all your support! I truly recommend him. After my great experience at KIMS hospital, I would say , if you have any procedure to be done, please do not think twice because with Mr Rowan Connell, you are in good hands.

February 6, 2024

Private patient at KIMS Hospital

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Mr Connell was kind, listened and reassured me. I would not hesitate to recommend him or return to him should the need arise.

January 30, 2024

Private patient at KIMS Hospital

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