Dr Tawfeek is a qualified health care professional with extensive experience in obstetrics and gynaecology and advanced experience in endoscopic and robotic surgeries.

He completed his postgraduate training and his medical research work in the United Kingdom and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UK, The American college of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the International College of Surgeons, USA.

Dr Tawfeek has received a high level of training in general gynaecology with advanced endoscopic and robotic surgical skills in highly recognised training units in the UK, Europe and Australia. He has also completed a Diploma in Gynaecological Operative Endoscopic Surgery, France and a Master Degree in Infertility and Reproductive Medicine, UK. With over 25 years’ experience as an obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr Tawfeek was the lead endoscopic (key hole) surgeon at Christchurch Women’s Hospital in NZ for various types of gynaecological problems for over 12 years.

Dr Tawfeek has a special interest in pelvic pain and advanced endometriosis, menstrual problems, removal of fibroids, polyps and all types of ovarian cysts, total or subtotal laparoscopic hysterectomies and endometrial ablation in addition to subfertility constructive surgeries and recurrent miscarriages.

Dr Tawfeek's areas of clinical interest include:

• Advanced laparoscopic surgeon
• Endometriosis and pelvic pain
• Menorrhagia and ovarian cysts
• Fibroids and polyps.

Memberships of professional/other bodies:

• Fellow of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
• Fellow of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
• Fellow of American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists   
• Member of the Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society     
• Member of American Association of Gynaecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)