Consultant Dr Geeta Kumar Awarded OBE for Services to Women's Healthcare
Dr Geeta Kumar OBE MD FRCOG SFFMLM FMWF, NICE Alumni, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Menopause Specialist and Lead for Women’s Services in North Wales, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours 2026, in recognition of her outstanding services to women’s health.
The King’s Birthday Honours recognise individuals who have made exceptional contributions to society though public service, professional achievement, innovation, or voluntary work. An OBE, one of the United Kingdom’s highest honours, is awarded to individuals whose work has made a significant and lasting impact within their field, benefiting communities and advancing excellence across the United Kingdom.
This prestigious honour recognises Geeta’s lifelong dedication to improving the health and wellbeing of women and girls. Widely respected as a clinician, educator, leader and patient advocate, Geeta has been a leading voice in women’s healthcare for many years, championing improvements in clinical practice, patient experience and health outcomes both in Wales and across the wider UK.
Alongside her leadership role within the Health Board, Geeta previously served as Vice President of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG), where she led the College’s clinical quality agenda. Her work oversaw the development of internationally recognised RCOG Green‑top Guidelines, Scientific Impact Papers, and patient information resources. These influential publications continue to inform clinical practice and improve care for women across the UK and around the world.
In addition to her national leadership roles, Geeta has been a passionate advocate for women’s health, working to address inequalities, raise standards of care, and ensure that the needs and experiences of women remain central to healthcare planning and delivery. She has also played a significant role in supporting teams across maternity and gynaecology services, mentoring future generations of healthcare professionals and helping to shape the future of women’s healthcare.
Discussing the award, Fiona Giraud, Director of Midwifery & Womens Services said: “We are delighted to see Dr Geeta Kumar’s outstanding contribution to women’s health recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours. Throughout her distinguished career, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership, expertise, and commitment to improving the lives of women and girls. Her influence extends far beyond her own clinical practice, and her work has helped shape women’s healthcare at local, national, and international levels. The honour is well deserved.”
Responding to the award, Geeta said: “I am genuinely humbled and deeply grateful to receive this honour. I truly believe that no achievement of this kind is ever an individual one; it reflects the support and contributions of so many people throughout this journey.
“My heartfelt thanks go to my family, especially my husband Bid Kumar, a fellow consultant obstetrician & gynaecologist, for his unwavering support, encouragement and patience, to our daughter Dona, a newly qualified GP, and her partner Phil for their constant love and support.
“I would also like to express my gratitude to my parents, my siblings, my teachers and mentors who have shaped my life and career, as well as my friends, colleagues including medical, nursing, midwifery, managerial, secretarial and support staff and patient advocacy groups for their invaluable support and encouragement.
“I am especially thankful to Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists for enabling me to pursue my passion for improving the health and wellbeing of women and girls.
“I would also like to acknowledge, with sincere thanks, the individual who nominated me for this honour. Their kindness and belief in my work means a lot to me.
“Most importantly, I thank my patients, who have kept me grounded and inspired.
“I dedicate this honour to everyone who has been part of my journey.”
The appointment recognises a remarkable career dedicated to clinical excellence, leadership, education, and advocacy, and celebrates the lasting impact Dr Kumar has made on healthcare services, professional practice, and to the wellbeing of women and families. Everyone would like to extend their warmest congratulations to Dr Kumar on this exceptional and well deserved achievement.