Anita Mitra, popularly known as the Gynae Geek, is a go-to source for over 165,000 people on Instagram and countless others when it comes to talking about topics that are deemed uncomfortable regarding women’s health. Subspecialty Fellow in Gynecological Oncology at the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, she is now available to speak at a wide range of events, demystifying women’s health one step at a time.
A Clinical Research Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Imperial College London, she is exploring themes such as vaginal microbiota, cervical disease, and reproductive complications that arise in the treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Anita possesses a BSc in Medical Biochemistry and an MBChB in Medicine from the University of Leicester and a PhD from Imperial College London. A former FY1 Doctor at the University Hospitals of Leicester and FY2 Doctor at Northampton General Hospital, Anita spent seven years as an NIHR Academic Specialty Trainee in Obstetrics and Gynecology at North West Thames Deanery.
Her education and professional experience largely increase Anita’s credibility as an expert on all aspects of women’s health-related issues. She saw a desperate need for a reliable, evidence-based source of information for multitudes of women who often rely on the internet to learn more about their bodies. While there may be several portals and blogs on the internet, Anita questions their quality. For issues as potent as women’s health, Anita offers facts that women may be too scared to ask for. She often features on podcasts and TV and radio shows like ITV’s This Morning and BBC Radio 4’s Women’s Hour.
Author of “The Gynae Geek: Your No-Nonsense Guide to ‘Down There’ Healthcare”, she aims to educate, inform and debunk myths associated with anatomy, hormones, periods, contraception, fertility, and overall gynecological health. She is also now available to speak on all these topics and more when booked as a speaker for a wide range of events. Hire Anita Mitra, the Gynae Geek, today!
