Mr Andrei Ilczyszyn
Professional statement
Mr Andrei Ilczyszyn is an esteemed consultant bariatric and upper GI surgeon at Ramsay Winfield Hospital. He specialises in bariatric surgery, hiatal hernia, acid reflux, gallbladder surgery, abdominal hernia surgery and endoscopy. He graduated from St George's Hospital Medical School, London in 2006 and completed his higher surgical training in North East Thames. He undertook a two-year fellowship in metabolic bariatric surgery at the prestigious Centre for Weight Management and Metabolic Surgery, University College London Hospital.
Mr Ilczyszyn’s clinical interests include oesophageal benign disease, oesophageal physiology, and minimally invasive general surgery. He is particularly focused on minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery, covering metabolic bariatric (weight loss) surgery, anti-reflux, and hiatus hernia surgery.
Mr Ilczyszyn introduced the LINX magnetic sphincter augmentation device in Gloucestershire, showcasing his interest in innovative approaches with positive results. He also has experience in benign biliary disease and has a keen interest in minimally invasive hernia surgery. In addition to his surgical skills, Mr Ilczyszyn is involved in clinical work related to oesophageal physiology and diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.
Professionally, Mr Ilczyszyn is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and a member of BOMSS, IFSO, and AUGIS. His academic background includes setting up a research project at St Thomas' Hospital, London, focusing on novel oesophageal physiology techniques during surgery for reflux disease and achalasia. He earned an MD(Res) from King's College London and has published works in internationally regarded journals, contributing to the medical field.
Clinics
Ramsay Winfield Hospital
Gloucester, Tewkesbury Rd, Longford, Gloucester GL2 9WH, United KingdomMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 20 years of experience
- Consultant Bariatric and Upper GI surgeon, Ramsay Winfield Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Minimally invasive abdominal wall hernia surgery
- Benign biliary and gallstone surgery
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Member, British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society
Education
- MB BS, University of London (2006)
- MD(Res), Kings College London (2018)
Publications and conferences
- You can read some of Mr Ilczyszyn's academic work on ResearchGate.
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- What was important to me was that I was able to engage with my treatment, Mr. Ilczyszyn supported and reassured me throughout the whole process to a very positive outcome. I appreciated his warm manner and open approach which was also reflected in the team around him.
- What was important to me was that Mr. Ilczyszyn took the time to explain my procedure to me and answer my questions patiently. This was both helpful and also reassuring. The whole process leading up to my surgery and the care afterwards has left me feeling supported.
- Very professional in every respect I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Mr IICZYSZYN for an excellent outcome.
- Mr Ilczyszyn was extremely professional, informative and polite. He didn't mind me asking any questions I had about my reason for attending his clinic. He definitely put my mind at rest.
- I am extremely pleased with the care I received under Dr Ilczyszyn, from the initial consultation to the quality of the surgery and follow up. He is a credit to my profession and has improved my quality of life - I am eternally grateful.
- Thank you for looking after me for my hernia surgery. I was very nervous having not had an operation before but you helped to make me feel at ease and I was very well informed about the procedure.
- Mr. Andrei is very professional, kind and very thorough. His mannerism is second to none, and very reassuring. My family and I are grateful for the way he treated us during my surgical procedure. Thank you.
- I knew within minutes of speaking to Mr Ilczyszyn that he was the doctor to help me with a serious issue that had plagued me for nearly four decades.He explained clearly and concisely what would be needed from the start of my treatment to the final outcome.A fantastic Doctor.