Dr Keith Duncan MD FRCOG

Dr Keith Duncan MD FRCOG is a highly regarded expert and leading consultant obstetrician in London. With over 30 years' experience, Dr Duncan has delivered more than 3,000 babies both in the NHS and as one of Europe's top private obstetricians. His areas of expertise include childbirth, caesarean, antenatal care, multiple pregnancies, ultrasound and high-risk pregnancies.

Dr Duncan graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MB ChB) from Leeds University and was inspired to become an obstetrician as a medical student when he was left in the delivery room with an expectant mother and ended up instinctively delivering her baby boy. He went on to undertake training in the North of England before relocating to London for his specialist training in maternal and foetal medicine. In 2001, he was awarded accreditation as a sub-specialist in maternal and fetal medicine. From 2003 until recently he held his NHS role as Consultant in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

He has now left the NHS to concentrate on his new project Dr Duncan Birth, delivering at The Portland Hospital and consulting and scanning on Harley Street. Dr Duncan is also now offering online consultations to serve patients beyond London.

His personable and calm approach has gained him the reputation as a first-class practitioner in multiple and high-risk birth situations, as well as a holistic approach to low-risk birth. He is renowned for his hands-on approach, down-to-earth manner and meticulous attention to detail, making him a popular choice with both first-time mothers and a loyal following of repeat patients. He is a strong supporter of personal choice in childbirth and listening to the individual needs and wishes of each patient. Whether it's water births, caesareans or hypno-birthing, his philosophy is to provide a positive birth experience for all parents to be.

As a member of the British Maternal Fetal Medicine Society, for over 10 years, Dr Duncan served as the representative for London and the South West at the prestigious Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists taking an active interest in global women's health. His research interests focus on ultrasound scanning and development in utero, having been one of the pioneers of the use of MRI in fetal assessment for which he was awarded his MD thesis.

He is a proud father to his little miracle Poppy, now studying Medicine at the University of Nottingham, so has experienced pregnancy as a prospective father and birth partner. He is a strong supporter of education, information and personal choice in childbirth, and in listening to the individual needs and wishes of each patient.