About Mr Nick Elkington
BSc MBBS MRCOG FRANZCOG MBA
Biography
Nick Elkington is a senior gynaecological surgeon at Frimley Park Hospital where he is the clinical lead for Minimal Access Surgery, Robotic Surgery and Endometriosis. Renowned for his kind, approachable demeanour, Nick is a popular, highly skilled surgeon with a very busy NHS and private practice.
As a senior consultant (and Deputy Chief of Service), he is also responsible for training Senior Trainees in advanced gynaecological surgery. As well as providing general gynaecological services, he has particular expertise in infertility and endometriosis.
He qualified from St Thomas’ Hospital, London in 1992 and completed his specialist training in London and the South West of England. He then completed a 2-year fellowship in minimally invasive gynaecology in Sydney, Australia, where he learned new advanced laparoscopic techniques including total laparoscopic hysterectomy. He has travelled internationally, lecturing and demonstrating minimal access surgery.
In 2009 Nick was one of the first gynaecologists in the UK to train in robotic gynaecology at the EITS (European Institute of Telesurgery) in Strasbourg. He has been part of a team that has introduced robotic surgery at Frimley Park Hospital. He has been on the committee of the British and Irish Society of Robotic Gynaecologists (BIARGS), which was founded in 2010, and is a past-President. He has travelled internationally, lecturing and demonstrating minimal access surgery
Nick lives near Farnham, Surrey with his wife and two sons. He enjoys family life, golf and entertaining.
Training, Qualifications & Accreditations History
- St Thomas’s Medical School 1986 – 1992
- BSc (Anatomy) 1989
- MBBS (London) 1992
- Research Registrar in Reproductive Medicine1996-7
- MRCOG (Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) 1997
- Trans-vaginal ultrasound (RCOG) accreditation 2003
- RCOG Level 3 Laparoscopy 2003
- RCOG Level 3 Hysteroscopy 2003
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) 2004
- Laparoscopic fellowship, Sydney, Australia 2003-5
- FRANZCOG (Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) 2004
- MBA (Open University) 2004
- Level 6 (Highest) Laparoscopic Training Certificate (Australia) 2005
- Appointed as Consultant at Frimley Park Hospital NHS Trust 2006
- Robotic training (Strasbourg) 2009
- FRCOG (Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) 2010
- Clinical tutor (Post-graduate training lead 2007-2015)
- Deputy Chief of Service 2018 – present
Professional Memberships
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
- British Society of Gynaecological Endosurgery (BSGE)
- British and Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecologists (BIARGS)
- British Fertility Society (BFS)
- British Menopause Society (BMS)
- British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG)
What patients say
Why Choose Nick Elkington?
Mr Elkington wants you to feel confident in your choice of consultant when private gynaecological treatment. Here are some reasons why Mr Elkington might be the right choice for you.
Mr Elkington wants to make you feel better by giving you a caring, efficient and honest experience.
Mr Elkington has modernised his practice to enable patients to book appointments online and give the option of virtual consultations.
Most of Mr Elkington’s patients are referred to him following personal recommendations by GPs or from his patients.
Having worked in many teaching hospitals and been a specialist in a busy NHS Trust since 2006, he has a breadth of experience.
Mr Elkington offers a convenient choice of private clinics from four locations in Surrey and Berkshire so that you can choose the location that suits you best.
Good patient communication is fundamental to good patient care. We’ll make certain that you have the information that you require at each step of your treatment.
Why Choose Nick Elkington?
Mr Elkington wants you to feel confident in your choice of consultant when private gynaecological treatment. Here are some reasons why Mr Elkington might be the right choice for you.
Mr Elkington wants to make you feel better by giving you a caring, efficient and honest experience.
Mr Elkington has modernised his practice to enable patients to book appointments online and give the option of virtual consultations.
Most of Mr Elkington’s patients are referred to him following personal recommendations by GPs or from his patients.
Having worked in many teaching hospitals and been a specialist in a busy NHS Trust since 2006, he has a breadth of experience.
Mr Elkington offers a convenient choice of private clinics from four locations in Surrey and Berkshire so that you can choose the location that suits you best.
Good patient communication is fundamental to good patient care. We’ll make certain that you have the information that you require at each step of your treatment.
Accredited centre
Frimley Park Hospital Endometriosis Centre and our dedicated team have been accredited for 2025 by The British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy.
Patient Reviews
You can book a consultation online to see Mr Elkington in clinic or virtually.