Mr Navjeet Chohan has a special interest in managing pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence and receives referrals both from general practitioners and specialist colleagues across the North East.
He works as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team of Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Physiotherapists to provide comprehensive care for women with pelvic floor dysfunction. Mr Chohan is a core member of the MDT within the Specialist Commissioned Regional Complex Mesh Centre and the Regional Complex Genital Fistula Service.
Surgically, he offers a wide range of options including open, vaginal, and laparoscopic approaches for the treatment of prolapse and incontinence. He also performs multispecialty procedures in collaboration with colorectal, urology, and plastic surgery teams, ensuring integrated care for complex cases.
Education and training
Mr Chohan completed a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science and Physiology at the University of Aberdeen and went on to receive his MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery) from the same institution. He undertook Foundation and Core Specialty Training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in the North East of England and completed accredited Subspecialty Training in Urogynaecology at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. He also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Research from Newcastle University.
Teaching and training
Mr Chohan is an active clinical and educational supervisor for both Newcastle University medical students and Obstetrics & Gynaecology trainees within the region. He sits on the British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG) Training Committee, contributing to national education standards in the subspecialty.
Research and publications
Mr Chohan has a strong academic interest in Overactive Bladder (OAB) and bladder dysfunction in women. He has published peer-reviewed research in this area and continues to contribute to both original research and NIHR-funded studies. He has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and national audits, and has presented at both UK and international conferences in the field of urogynaecology. He continues to collaborate on clinical research aimed at enhancing quality of life and treatment outcomes for patients with bladder dysfunction.
He is a member of the National Complex Mesh Research Group, contributing to ongoing national research into mesh-related complications and pelvic floor outcomes. His work aims to improve patient care through evidence-based practice, particularly in the management of complex urogynaecological conditions.
Key areas of research
- Medical and surgical management of Overactive Bladder
- Long-term outcomes of botulinum toxin treatment
- Comparative treatment strategies for urinary incontinence
- Multicentre collaboration in mesh outcomes research
- Professional Memberships
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
- British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG) – Training Committee Member
- International Urogynaecological Association (IUGA)
Specialties
- Gynaecology
- Urogynaecology (Pelvic Floor Disorders)
Subspecialty interests
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence (stress and urge)
- Overactive bladder (OAB)
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Mesh complications
- Genital fistula
