Mr Andrew HealeyConsultant Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) and General Surgeon in Edinburgh
Mr Andrew Healey
MDRes FRCSEd PGDipCE
GMC: 6024521Professional statement
Mr Andrew Healey is a Consultant General and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) surgeon, specialising in endoscopic ultrasound for the diagnosis and treatment of gallstone and pancreatic disease, hernias, and abdominal pain. He is the HPB cancer lead for South East Scotland Cancer Network (SCAN). Mr Healey is available for private in-person consultations at Spire Edinburgh Hospitals (Murrayfield and Shawfair).
Mr Healey graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2001 and completed his preregistration house officer year in Edinburgh. He underwent further training in Accident and Emergency Medicine at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital, London, where he also taught anatomy to medical students. He completed his surgical training at the London Postgraduate School of Surgery, with posts including The Royal Marsden, Chelsea and Westminster, Hammersmith, Charing Cross, and the Royal Surrey County Hospitals.
While at Hammersmith Hospital, Mr Healey undertook laboratory and clinical research into the role of laparoscopic liver resection and hypoxia in liver cancer, for which he was awarded a Doctor of Medicine (MD(Res)) degree by Imperial College London in 2012. He was appointed Trauma Fellow at the Royal London Trauma Unit and Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa.
Mr Healey is a JAG-accredited upper-gastrointestinal endoscopist and completed a European Society of Gastroenterology Fellowship in diagnostic and interventional endoscopic ultrasound at San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy.
Aside from his clinical practice, Mr Healey actively participates in undergraduate and postgraduate education as a member of the Academy of Clinical Educators, a tutor for the University of Edinburgh Master of Surgery programme, and a member of the South East Scotland Surgical Training Committee. He is involved in clinical research, with peer-reviewed publications, and serves as an invited reviewer for academic journals such as HPB, Patient Safety in Surgery, Annals of Surgical Oncology, BMC Surgery, World Journal of Surgery, and The Surgeon. Mr Healey has also worked with the General Medical Council and National Patient Safety Agency on initiatives to reduce medical error and improve patient safety and is currently serving his second term as a member of the European HPB Association Innovation Committee.
Mr Healey graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2001 and completed his preregistration house officer year in Edinburgh. He underwent further training in Accident and Emergency Medicine at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital, London, where he also taught anatomy to medical students. He completed his surgical training at the London Postgraduate School of Surgery, with posts including The Royal Marsden, Chelsea and Westminster, Hammersmith, Charing Cross, and the Royal Surrey County Hospitals.
While at Hammersmith Hospital, Mr Healey undertook laboratory and clinical research into the role of laparoscopic liver resection and hypoxia in liver cancer, for which he was awarded a Doctor of Medicine (MD(Res)) degree by Imperial College London in 2012. He was appointed Trauma Fellow at the Royal London Trauma Unit and Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa.
Mr Healey is a JAG-accredited upper-gastrointestinal endoscopist and completed a European Society of Gastroenterology Fellowship in diagnostic and interventional endoscopic ultrasound at San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy.
Aside from his clinical practice, Mr Healey actively participates in undergraduate and postgraduate education as a member of the Academy of Clinical Educators, a tutor for the University of Edinburgh Master of Surgery programme, and a member of the South East Scotland Surgical Training Committee. He is involved in clinical research, with peer-reviewed publications, and serves as an invited reviewer for academic journals such as HPB, Patient Safety in Surgery, Annals of Surgical Oncology, BMC Surgery, World Journal of Surgery, and The Surgeon. Mr Healey has also worked with the General Medical Council and National Patient Safety Agency on initiatives to reduce medical error and improve patient safety and is currently serving his second term as a member of the European HPB Association Innovation Committee.
Clinics
Spire Shawfair Park Hospital
Edinburgh, 10 Easter Shawfair, Danderhall, Dalkeith, EH22 1FEMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 24 years of experience
- Consultant general and hepato-pancreatico-biliary (HBP) surgeon, Spire Healthcare (present)
Subspecialties
- Endoscopic ultrasound
- Diagnostic and interventional echoendoscopy
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- British Hernia Society
Education
- PGDipClinEd, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (2015)
- Fellowship in general surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2014)
Publications and conferences
- Mr Healey's published research can be found on his ResearchGate profile.
Prizes and awards
- Alban Barros D’Sa Travelling Fellowship in General Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2017)
- Price-Thomas Travelling Fellow, Travelling Surgical Society of Great Britain and Ireland (2017)
Languages spoken
- English
- French
Registration number: 6024521
Reviews
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- Professional yet friendly. Had several consultations (reviewing symptoms + results of various scans), his original diagnosis was confirmed. He performed both endoscopic ultra sound + then removal of gallbladder. Reassuring throughout the various steps over the last 6 months. Scars from surgery are minimal as well which is a nice bonus.
- Warm, friendly manner. Good listener, and demonstrably effective as a surgeon.Doctor's response -Many thanks for your kind feedback.
- A friendly attentive and respectful man, knowledgeable without being arrogant. Altamente raccomandato!Doctor's response -I am very grateful for your kind review. Grazie mille!
- Absolutely first class treatment from all the medical staff, especially Mr Healey, I stayed in overnight and all staff were kind, helpful and communicative.Doctor's response -Many thanks for feedback.
- Andrew is a fantastic surgeon. Very patient, calm and down to earth.Doctor's response -Many thanks for your feedback.
- I would 100% recommend Dr Healey. He has been very considerate, informative, caring and kind. I always feel comfortable in his consultations.Doctor's response -Many thanks for your kind feedback. I am glad I met your expectations.
- I’m incredibly grateful to Dr. Andrew Healy for the exceptional care and skill he provided during my incisional hernia surgery. From the initial consultation to post-operative follow-ups, Dr. Healy combined professionalism with a genuine sense of compassion that immediately put me at ease. He explained every step of the process clearly, answered all my questions with patience, and made sure I felt supported at every stage. The surgery itself went smoothly, and my recovery has been remarkably straightforward thanks to his meticulous work and attention to detail. What stood out most was his calm confidence—it gave me a sense of reassurance that I was in the best possible hands. Dr. Healy is not only a highly skilled surgeon but also someone who truly cares about his patients. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing hernia repair or general surgery. He turned what could have been a stressful experience into one I look back on with confidence and gratitude.Doctor's response -Thank you for taking time to offer feedback. I am glad you are pleased with the result.
- Mr Healey was amazing! I had a tight timeline before a holiday. He was understanding , caring , patient and professional. I feel like a new person thanks to himDoctor's response -Many thanks for your kind feedback, I really glad you enjoyed your birthday trip.
- I received the absolute best care from this kind surgeon . From start to finish , everything was outstanding. I highly recommend Mr. Healy to anyone .Doctor's response -Many thanks for your kind feedback, I am pleased you felt your care went well.