Richard Slade specialises in treating diseases of the female reproductive organs (uterus, vagina, and ovaries).

The word "gynaecologist" comes from the Greek gyno, gynaikos meaning woman + logia meaning study, so a gynaecologist is literally a student of women, a women's doctor.

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is the professional body in the UK responsible for training and regulating medical practitioners who specialise in obstetrics and gynaecology. Richard Slade is a member of the College.