Consultant care in obstetrics, maternal and fetal medicine, with over 20 years of clinical experience. Specialist support for preconception and IVF planning, complex pregnancies and fetal diagnosis.
Dr Panicos ShangarisConsultant in Obstetrics, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Clinical practice & academic appointments
King’s College HospitalConsultant
King’s College LondonSenior Clinical Lecturer
The Portland HospitalPrivate maternity care
CLINICIAN & RESEARCHER AT KING’S
Fetal therapy & pregnancy immunology.
Senior Clinical Lecturer · King’s College London
Alongside my clinical practice, I lead the Shangaris Group at King’s College London. Our research explores prenatal approaches to sickle cell disease and how the immune system influences pregnancy.
Prenatal therapies
Investigating potential treatments for inherited conditions before birth.
Pregnancy immunology
Understanding immune cells and their role in maternal and fetal health.
Whether you are thinking about pregnancy, expecting a baby or looking for specialist advice, start with the care that’s right for you.
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Preconception care
Personalised preparation for pregnancy or IVF, including complex medical histories.
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Pregnancy & birth
Consultant-led maternity care, with time to discuss your choices and plan your birth.
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Scans & fetal medicine
Specialist ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis and careful explanation of your results.
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Maternal medicine
Care before and during pregnancy for women with medical conditions and complex needs.
MATERNAL MEDICINE & PRECONCEPTION CARE
Complex health. A personal plan.
Maternal medicine focuses on how your health and pregnancy affect one another. If you have a medical condition, take regular medication or have experienced pregnancy complications, planning ahead gives you time to understand your options.
I provide individualised preconception care before trying for a baby or starting IVF, bringing together your medical history and the advice of your treating specialists.
Support for complex medical histories
Heart & circulation
High blood pressure, heart conditions and a history of blood clots.
Diabetes & thyroid conditions
Preparing for pregnancy with diabetes, thyroid disease or other endocrine conditions.
Epilepsy & neurological conditions
Planning around your condition, medication and ongoing specialist care.
Autoimmune & blood conditions
Including lupus, antiphospholipid syndrome and inherited blood disorders.
Kidney, liver & bowel conditions
Including kidney or liver disease, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Previous treatment & pregnancy complications
Planning after cancer treatment, pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes or preterm birth.
What we work through together
Your individual pregnancy and IVF risks, medication safety, relevant investigations and a written plan for pregnancy. Where needed, I coordinate with your GP, fertility team and medical specialists so that your care fits together.
Consultant in Obstetrics, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
I believe that feeling listened to is an essential part of good care. My approach combines specialist expertise with clear, thoughtful conversations, so you can understand your options and make decisions that feel right for you.
My maternal medicine and preconception practice supports women with complex medical histories to prepare for pregnancy or IVF, in partnership with their medical and fertility teams.
After graduating from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2005, I completed specialist training in London, including at King’s College Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital. I hold a Master’s degree in Fetal Medicine and Prenatal Genetics from UCL and a PhD in Fetal Medicine, supported by a Wellcome Trust Research Fellowship.
Alongside my clinical practice, I am a Senior Clinical Lecturer at King’s College London, where my research focuses on improving outcomes for mothers and babies.
