Mr Tim Duncan

Norfolk Menopause - Our Clinicians - Mr Tim Duncan

BM BS BMedSci DM FRCOG

  • Consultant gynaecologist with over 15 years’ experience of treating women with menopausal problems
  • Recognised British Menopause Society Specialist
  • Subspecialist accreditation in treating gynaecological cancer

Menopause care

Menopause and perimenopause can be a hugely challenging time in a woman’s life. Major changes to hormonal levels occur which produce wide ranging, profound and often debilitating symptoms. When coupled with work, family, and financial pressures, which often come at this stage in life, it can make this time feel overwhelming. I aim to improve quality and enjoyment of life using HRT, as well as providing lifestyle advice, which enhances treatment effects and improves general health and well-being. Menopausal care is a constantly evolving field and I keep up to date with novel treatments and evidence through my involvement with the British Menopause Society and have lectured at their annual scientific meeting.

Education and Experience

I qualified from Nottingham University in 1996 and completed specialist training in all aspects of gynaecology, including menopause care. I have completed a research MD and have worked as a consultant in Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, the Health Share Clinic and Spire Norwich Hospital since 2009. I am a senior lecturer at the University of East Anglia and am also the course director for a national training course relating to the development of advanced laparoscopic surgery. More recently, I have introduced robotic surgery in gynaecology at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. I maintain an active interest in research through the delivery of several national and international clinical trials.

Lifestyle and Interests

I have a keen interest in providing patient choice through clinical innovation and individualised, woman-centred, treatment plans. To complement menopause care, I am also able to offer gynaecological investigations and surgical treatments when needed. I can offer the full range of services that might be required as women pass through this stage in life. I am also able to provide HRT implants, which can be of great value for women with resistant menopausal symptoms. I believe in a holistic approach to tackling menopause problems focusing not just on HRT but the use of exercise and lifestyle factors to enhance symptom control, improve quality of life and reduce risk.

Outside of work I am married and have two children who keep me very busy. When I have time, I enjoy cycling and cooking, although not at the same time!

Testimonials bio – Mr Tim Duncan

Mr Tim Duncan was my consultant – very nice person and explained things in a way that was easy to understand. Have already recommended him to a …

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Feb , 2023

Mr Tim Duncan was my consultant – very nice person and explained things in a way that was easy to understand. Have already recommended him to a friend who said the same when she saw him. Felt quite comfortable asking him questions.

Feb , 2023

I have nothing but positives to say about my consultant. He was utterly professional, acted in my best interests, exhibited an exemplary level of care…

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Feb , 2023

I have nothing but positives to say about my consultant. He was utterly professional, acted in my best interests, exhibited an exemplary level of care for me and was compassionate and kind. He answered my questions, and gave me time to ask them. I couldn’t recommend more highly.

Feb , 2023

I have been seeing Mr Tim Duncan at Spire for over a year and at all my appointments he’s always explained everything fully and let me know my o…

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Jan , 2023

I have been seeing Mr Tim Duncan at Spire for over a year and at all my appointments he’s always explained everything fully and let me know my options. At no time did I feel rushed at my appointments and always left happy with what we had decided. He was always happy to answer any questions I had. He was very informative kind and extremely caring with all the issues I have had. Felt listen to and knew I was in the best possible hands.

Jan , 2023

As previously stated, I am incredibly impressed and grateful about the whole experience I had during my operation. I consulted Dr Tim Duncan after hav…

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Aug , 2023

As previously stated, I am incredibly impressed and grateful about the whole experience I had during my operation. I consulted Dr Tim Duncan after having a negative experience with a previous gynaecologist. From the very first appointment I had with Dr Duncan I felt that my decisions were respected and that I would be guided to make the right decision for me. I opted to have a hysterectomy based on the full confidence I had gained in Dr Duncan consultancy. It was a difficult decision to make but ultimately, I had complete faith that I was in good hands. I really felt listened to but also that Dr Duncan’s knowledge and experience is exceptional. He has a great manner with patients and strikes the right balance between sharing medical explanations and reasons for conditions but also recognising the personal impact and the individual’s personal experience. Dr Duncan is very respectful. I felt that he understood the impact the health problems I was having were affecting my daily life. For the first time I felt that there may be hope that I didn’t need to continue to suffer the pain I was experiencing. I am incredibly grateful that my surgery was scheduled around my professional and personal life. This has made such a difference to my ability to recover, look after two children and not have to miss the start of the academic year. After the hysterectomy I already feel that my quality of life will be improved from the operation. I am completely in awe of how skilful and minimally invasive the surgery was. I have healed incredibly quickly- the scars are minute, and I have been in very little pain. In fact, the speed of my recovery has been somewhat astounding- I didn’t imagine that it could feel so well so quickly! Every woman ought to have access to a gynaecologist as knowledgeable and caring as Dr Duncan. Sadly, since going through the process of having a hysterectomy many female colleagues have described negative experiences, they have had to me. I will be highly recommending Dr Duncan to them- he sets an exceptional standard for women’s healthcare that I cannot commend highly enough. I am incredibly grateful that he was recommended to be by one of his colleagues and I can see why he is so highly respected and regarded. I have nothing but praise and thanks for him.

Aug , 2023

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