
Mr Achyuth MenonColorectal Surgery in Arnold
Professional statement
Mr Achyuth Menon is a highly respected consultant laparoscopic colorectal and general surgeon based in Nottingham, practising at The Park Hospital. He specialises in bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colonoscopy, haemorrhoid surgery, and laparoscopic hernia surgery. With over 4,000 colonoscopies performed and a range of advanced treatments offered for conditions such as haemorrhoids and complex polyps, Mr Menon is known for delivering precise, minimally invasive care with excellent outcomes.
Mr Menon completed his initial surgical training in India before moving to the UK, where he undertook specialist training through the West Midlands Deanery. He later completed a Laparoscopic Colorectal Fellowship in Bristol and was appointed as a consultant in 2007. Alongside his clinical work, he has held several senior leadership roles within the NHS, including Clinical Governance Lead, Service Director for General Surgery, and Clinical Chair of the Surgical Division. Notably, he played a key role in Sherwood Forest Hospitals' transformation into an award-winning trust during the Covid-19 pandemic. He now serves as the colorectal cancer lead and deputy cancer lead for the trust.
Academically, Mr Menon has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences. He is an accredited endoscopy trainer and a faculty member at the East Midlands Endoscopy Training Centre at Kingsmill Hospital. His commitment to surgical excellence and patient-centred care is further reflected in his active membership in several prestigious professional organisations, including the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI), the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI), the Medical Defence Union (MDU), and the British Medical Association (BMA).
Mr Menon completed his initial surgical training in India before moving to the UK, where he undertook specialist training through the West Midlands Deanery. He later completed a Laparoscopic Colorectal Fellowship in Bristol and was appointed as a consultant in 2007. Alongside his clinical work, he has held several senior leadership roles within the NHS, including Clinical Governance Lead, Service Director for General Surgery, and Clinical Chair of the Surgical Division. Notably, he played a key role in Sherwood Forest Hospitals' transformation into an award-winning trust during the Covid-19 pandemic. He now serves as the colorectal cancer lead and deputy cancer lead for the trust.
Academically, Mr Menon has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences. He is an accredited endoscopy trainer and a faculty member at the East Midlands Endoscopy Training Centre at Kingsmill Hospital. His commitment to surgical excellence and patient-centred care is further reflected in his active membership in several prestigious professional organisations, including the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI), the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI), the Medical Defence Union (MDU), and the British Medical Association (BMA).
Clinics

The Park Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Arnold, Sherwood Lodge Drive, Burntstump Country Park, NG5 8RXMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 32 years of experience
- Consultant laparoscopic colorectal and general surgeon, The Park Hospital
Subspecialties
- Haemorrhoid surgery
- Lumps and bumps
Professional memberships
- Laparoscopic Colorectal Fellowship, Bristol
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS Ed)
Education
- Specialist Registrar Rotation in general and colorectal surgery, West Midlands Deanery
- Master of Surgery (MS), Mumbai, India (1997)
Teaching posts
- Faculty Member of the East Midlands Endoscopy Training Centre at King's Mill Hospital
Positions in organisations
- Deputy cancer Lead, Sherwood Forest NHS Trust
- Colorectal cancer Lead, Sherwood Forest NHS Trust
Publications and conferences
- Regional Variations in the National Faecal Occult Blood Testing Screening and Mortality for Colorectal Cancer in the United Kingdom- Results from a Multicentre Study George AT, Aggarwal S, Dharmavaram S, Menon A, Dube M, Vogler M, Foden P, Field A.Lancet. 2018 Jul 28;392(10144):277-278. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)31208-X Manuscript number: THELANCET-D-17-06237
- Interval bowel cancers may not be detected on faecal occult blood testing George AT, Aggarwal S, Fields A, Vogler M, Menon A, Dube M.BMJ. 2014 Apr 3;348:g2390. doi: 10.1136/bmj.g2390
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Registration number: 5201016
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- I recently saw Mr Menon for a procedure and follow-up, and he was absolutely amazing. The procedure went perfectly, my recovery was smooth, and he explained everything with such care. He’s warm, kind, and genuinely caring—a truly exceptional doctor I’d love as my regular GP.
- I have experienced, Professional, helpful and friendly service throughout. Mr Menon was very informative, clear with explanations, reassuring. Made me feel, comfortable and relaxed in a very worrying situation to me. Excellent care received from all the staff.
- Relieved to be in the company of a top consultant. Mr Menon listened and accessed all scans. Clear explanation of findings. Set out an action plan, detailing procedure and reasons. Very professional, friendly, courteous manner throughout our meeting. Excellent meeting. ThanksDoctor's response -I am very grateful for you feedback. Thank you. Achyuth Menon
- My appointment with Mr Menon went very well, everything was explained in language which I could understand. An added Bonus as far as I was concerned was that he has a sense of humour.Doctor's response -I am very grateful for you feedback. Thank you. Achyuth Menon
- Absolutely seamless and a pleasant informed and stress free experience. I would highly recommendDoctor's response -I am very grateful for you feedback. Thank you. Achyuth Menon