Colorectal surgeons

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Mr Jonathan Wilson is a leading consultant in general and colorectal surgery located in the city of London. Specialising in a wide array of colorectal treatments and surgery techniques, his main interests are in all areas of colorectal diseases, as well as general surgical conditions such as groin-abdominal wall hernias and gallstones. Mr Wilson is the lead clinician for colorectal cancer services at the Whittington NHS Trust and a board member of The (London Cancer) Colorectal Cancer Pathway Group, which aims to improve all aspects of colorectal cancer management for patients in central and north-east London. He was notably awarded a grant from the Royal College of Surgeons to complete a PhD thesis investigating the molecular causes of cancer of the colon and rectum. His surgical practice includes minimally invasive (laparoscopic surgery) techniques for haemorrhoids (piles), anal fissure, colorectal cancer, surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD; Crohn's; Ulcerative Colitis), diverticular disease, and pilonidal disease. Mr Wilson also specialises in minimally invasive techniques for groin/ abdominal wall hernia and gallbladder disease.

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Mr Chetan Bhan is a leading consultant colorectal surgeon based in London. A highly skilled general surgeon and an advanced colorectal surgeon, Mr Bhan specialises in colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, keyhole surgery, pelvic surgery, rectal surgery and hernias. Following medical school, he undertook surgical training in London and spent 2 years researching lower gastrointestinal functional disorders and in particular pelvic floor disorders. Aiming to provide cutting-edge treatments for his patients, Mr Bhan is an expert in minimally invasive techniques and single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS), procedures which cut recovery time and minimise scarring during surgery. An innovator and a clinical lead, he is responsible for the development of the SILS colorectal service at Whittington Hospital, London. 

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Mr Gordon Neil Buchanan is a leading colorectal surgeon based in London. His specialities span the field of colorectal surgery, but focus on haemorrhoids, proctology, laparoscopy and hernias. Mr Buchanan graduated from St Thomas' Hospital, London and has gone on to receive advanced training in his field. Mr Buchanan is actively involved in research and has published numerous articles on a variety of aspects of colorectal surgery, particularly looking at anorectal conditions and more recently his research has been on laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer. He is also member of many prestigious medical associations in both the UK and Europe, including the British Medical Association and the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery.

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Mr Pasquale Giordano is a skilled colorectal surgeon and honorary senior lecturer with expertise in areas including include bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, haemorrhoids, proctology and other functional bowel problems. Mr Giordano graduated in Italy before furthering his education in the United States and the UK. He has produced a number of scientific papers and established research programs, putting him at the forefront of his field and gaining him international recognition. He is regularly invited to speak at conferences or give live demonstrations. His recent focus on hernias and abdominal wall reconstruction using biological materials has led him to pioneer new techniques and become one of the world’s leading experts in the field.

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Mr Richard Lovegrove is a consultant colorectal and general surgeon based in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, specialising in the management of inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer and haemorrhoids. He is also an expert in laparoscopic surgical techniques.  Mr Lovegrove qualified from King's College School of Medicine and Dentistry and after completing his basic surgical training he undertook a research degree at Imperial College, London focusing on the outcomes of ileal pouch surgery. Following this, Mr Lovegrove helped to establish the UK National Ileal Pouch Registry which is now in use across Europe. Mr Lovegrove has been a consultant colorectal surgeon since 2014 and since 2017 he has been the clinical director for endoscopy at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Alongside this, in his private practice, Mr Lovegrove offers numerous general surgical procedures, such as hernia repair and haemorrhoid surgery.

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Mr Ash Prabhudesai is a leading consultant colorectal, laparoscopic & general surgeon based in London. He has a wide surgical practice, and is an accredited surgeon for laparoscopic (keyhole/ minimally invasive) surgery for colorectal cancer. His main interests are laparoscopic surgery for both general surgical and colorectal conditions, both benign and malignant. He is actively involved in the Enhanced Recovery Programme. He is interested in laparoscopic surgery for gall bladder disease and hernias. Mr Prabhudesai also has an interest in proctology including management of PR bleeding, minimally invasive treatments for haemorrhoids, perianal sepsis including anal fistulas and Botox for anal fissures. He performs colonoscopies regularly. ​Mr Prabhudesai did a period of research involving the management of rectal cancer at St George’s Hospital, London, for which he was awarded the degree of MD(Research) by the University of London. Furthermore, he obtained training in all aspects of general surgery, with an emphasis on gastrointestinal surgery, in teaching hospitals in London, including Charing Cross and St Mary’s Hospitals. He undertook a fellowship at St Mark's Hospital, London, which is an internationally renowned centre for bowel diseases. This was followed by a Laparoscopic Colorectal Fellowship in Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey. He is interested in clinical research and has published in various journals. Mr Prabhudesai has a passion for teaching and regularly holds teaching sessions for medical students and trainee surgeons.

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Mr Ayo Oshowo is an expert colorectal surgeon, based in London. Coming from a broad general surgery background, Mr Oshowo now focuses on complex colorectal surgical cases, with a particular focus on laparoscopic techniques. After completing his undergraduate medical studies, Mr Oshowo gained his Masters of Surgery at the Univerity of London in 2000, before being appointed as Honorary Senior Lecturer at University College London in 2002. On top of this, Mr Oshowo received further specialty training in colorectal diseases as a Travel Fellow at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, USA in 2002.  Mr Oshowo is very experienced in many areas of colorectal surgery including haemorrhoids, gallstones, hernias and the treatment of chronic pelvic pain disorders. With an active interest in research and academia, Mr Oshowo has published many articles, appeared as a guest lecturer and presented internationally on numerous occasions. As a Fellow of both the Royal College of Surgeons, UK and a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons, Mr Oshowo dedicates time to outreach training programmes training new doctors overseas.

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Miss Sarah Mills is a highly-reputable colorectal surgeon based in London. From her NHS base at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital she specialises in colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and haemmorhoids though her expertise is far wider. She is a JAG-accredited endoscopist and is developing a specialist practice in interventional endoscopy and cutting-edge techniques for treating complex polyps and early rectal cancers. She has an active interest in surgical research and has published widely in peer-reviewed journals. You can see Miss Mills' medical data showing her surgical and endoscopy numbers and length of stay here: https://www.phin.org.uk Miss Mills has an interest in Global Health and regularly leads and teaches courses in low and middle income countries in Africa. These include the SAFE OR course, a multidisciplinary course for theatre teams of surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses focussing on using non- technical skills such as communication, leadership, situational awareness, decision making and conflict resolution to improve patient safety and outcomes.

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Mr Muti Abulafi is a highly skilled consultant surgeon with over 30 years' experience in both colorectal and general surgery. He has a special interest in colorectal cancer care and currently acts as lead for the colorectal cancer multidisciplinary team at Croydon University Hospital. His other specialist interests include colorectal and keyhole surgery, colonoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor dysfunction, and hernia operations. Mr Abulafi takes a keen interest in research, and has published extensively on colorectal cancer and cancer genetics. He is actively involved in training and education, having helped found and establish the annual M25 colorectal course, which teaches trainee surgeons and educates them on all aspects of colorectal surgery. Mr Abulafi is a member of several specialist surgical associations in the UK and Europe and is the current Chair of the Colorectal Cancer Pathway Group at the Royal Marsden Partners Cancer Vanguard.

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