I studied Medicine at the University of Bucharest in Romania. I completed my training as a gynaecologist at, among others, UMC Utrecht and St Elisabeth Hospital in Tilburg. Over the past 23 years, I have worked as a gynaecologist at Groene Hart Hospital in Gouda, where I have focused in particular on pelvic floor problems, minimally invasive surgery — such as laparoscopy — oncology, and benign gynaecology.
I am a dedicated, approachable and sensitive gynaecologist: realistic, involved, and genuinely attentive to what each patient shares. For me, careful listening is the foundation of good care.
Together with the patient, I look for the most suitable treatment, for recovery and for resilience. I always do my utmost to see every person as a whole: not only the complaint, but also the person behind it. I believe it is important to get to the heart of the matter together and to find the solution that best fits the individual.
Culture, background, wishes and a sense of autonomy all play an important role in this. I aim to work openly and honestly, with respect for each person and for what matters to them.
In my work, I set high standards for myself. I do not take shortcuts, but always strive to act with care, authenticity and expertise. I practise my profession with passion, intuition, depth and tenderness.
With attention to language, culture, personal history and background, I do my best to create space for a genuine human encounter.
Specialization/areas of interest
Pelvic floor problems, minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy), and benign gynaecology.
Languages
Romanian (native language), Dutch, English
Work Experience
Gynaecologist at Groene Hart Hospital, Gouda — 1 August 2003 to 1 June 2026
Education
- Gymnasium “C.A. Rosetti”, Bucharest — chemistry and physics track
- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest — Faculty of Medicine
- Training as a gynaecologist at St Elisabeth Hospital in Tilburg and the Academic Hospital Utrecht — April 1997 to April 2003
Memberships
- NVOG
- IUGA
- EUGA
- WGE
- ICS
Additional Activities
- Chair of the local KNMG, Gouda and surrounding area
- Currently completing a course at the Academy for Lifestyle and Health to become a coach and lifestyle physician
- Member of the Arts en Leefstijl association
Publications
- Benefits and side effects of lateral ovarian transposition (LOT) performed during radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy for early-stage cervical cancer. Van Eijkeren MA, Van Der Wijk I-Nedelcu, El Sharouni SY, Heintz AP. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. 1999 Sep;9(5):396–400.
- “Vanishing” multiples. H.W. Bruinse, I. van der Wijk-Nedelcu. Book chapter in Meerlingen by H.W. Bruinse and G.H.A. Visser, 1997.
- An inflated neck during expulsion: Hamman’s syndrome or Heket’s sign? Galjaard, I. van der Wijk-Nedelcu, K. van Assen. NTOG, vol. 118, September 2005.
- Severe secondary haemorrhage after caesarean section: pelvic pseudoaneurysm. F. La Chapelle and I. van der Wijk-Nedelcu. NTOG, vol. 122, June 2009.
- Sexual Function Following Trocar-guided Mesh or Vaginal Native Tissue Repair in Recurrent Prolapse: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Alfredo L. Milani, MD, Mariella I.J. Withagen, MD, Hok S. The, MD, PhD, Ileana Nedelcu-van der Wijk, MD, and Mark E. Vierhout, MD, PhD. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2011.
- A sling operation with an unusual complication: formation of a vaginolith after TVT. M. Verreghen and I. Nedelcu. NTOG, February 2017.
- A hematoma of the umbilical cord. vd Hoeven and I. Nedelcu. NTOG, June 2018.
- Adjuvant Use of PlasmaJet Device During Cytoreductive Surgery for Advanced-Stage Ovarian Cancer: Results of the PlaComOv-study, a Randomized Controlled Trial in The Netherlands. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2022 May 13. doi: 10.1245/s10434-022-11763-2. Nieuwenhuyzen-de Boer GM, Hofhuis W, Reesink-Peters N, Willemsen S, Boere IA, Schoots IG, Piek JMJ, Hofman LN, Beltman JJ, van Driel WJ, Werner HMJ, Baalbergen A, van Haaften-de Jong AMLD, Dorman M, Haans L, Nedelcu I, Ewing-Graham PC, van Beekhuizen.
