New consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist joins the MSG

Friday 16 August 2024

The Medical Specialist Group has appointed Mr Alexander Gyesi-Appiah as the island's new permanent consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, after he previously worked in the island as a locum.

Mr Gyesi-Appiah said he developed a strong bond with Guernsey after working in the island from 2018 to 2019, and he's pleased to be returning to take up a permanent role replacing Mr Carl Jensen who retired last month.

Born and raised in Ghana, Mr Gyesi-Appiah studied medicine at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, before moving to the UK in 2003 where he worked as a senior house officer in Leicester. 

Until recently, he was consultant at Nottingham University Hospitals, where he focused on what he describes as the "perpetual battle" to ensure women who had been referred as needing to be seen within two weeks were actually seen during that time. 

His specialist training included advanced training skills modules in advanced labour ward and emergency gynaecology and early pregnancy, and his special interests include managing two-week wait pathways, menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), outpatient hysteroscopy, benign and early gynaecological cancer surgery, vaginal surgery, and labour ward management.

"I am very much looking forward to taking on a permanent post at the MSG," said Mr Gyesi-Appiah.

"Working here for a year as a locum helped me to establish a bond with the MSG and Guernsey, and I'm excited about the chance to further my education and experience in patient care on the island.

"I am married with three children, and my wife and youngest daughter will be joining me here in Guernsey soon as I settle into island life. I enjoy spending time with my family, including my two adult sons, playing traditional Ghanaian guitar and following Premiership football."

Chair of the MSG Dr Steve Evans welcomed Mr Gyesi-Appiah and his family back to the island.

"We are delighted that Alex will be joining us as a permanent addition to our clinical team. He brings with him extensive knowledge in his field and will provide excellent care to women in Guernsey. He has already had an opportunity to build close rapports with many of the staff and doctors here at the MSG, who are thrilled to welcome him back."