Mr David McArthur
Professional statement
Mr David Ross McArthur is an experienced consultant colorectal, general and laparoscopic surgeon based in Birmingham. Mr McArthur has a specialist interest in minimally-invasive techniques for the management of colorectal and general surgical conditions, including laparoscopy (keyhole surgery) to treat hernias and all colorectal conditions (cancer and inflammatory bowel disease), and novel techniques to treat haemorrhoids (Rafaelo, THD, eXroid). In addition, Mr McArthur offers treatment for a full range of benign anorectal conditions, including piles, anal fissure, anal fistula and pilonidal sinus, and is a fully trained, JAG-accredited colonoscopist, offering both diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy.
Mr McArthur qualified from the University of Birmingham with honours in surgery. He was awarded an MD by the University of Warwick for his research into the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer and later completed a fellowship in laparoscopic colorectal surgery at Leeds, where he developed a specialist interest in the management of patients with advanced and recurrent rectal cancer. In 2011, Mr McArthur was appointed Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, and in 2018 continued in this role at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust. At the Trust, he has played a key role in furthering the provision of laparoscopic colorectal surgery and setting up a service for patients with locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer.
Throughout his career Mr McArthur has maintained a key interest in teaching, first as a lecturer in anatomy at the University of Birmingham, and more recently as course director for the Royal College of Surgeons' "Strategies in Emergency General Surgery", and the ACPGBI "M42 Coloproctology for Junior Surgical Trainee" courses. He has published widely on a variety of colorectal and general surgical conditions and has presented at numerous international and national meetings. He has sat on the Council of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland from 2016-2019.
Clinics
The Harborne Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare
Birmingham, Mindelsohn Way, B15 2FQ,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 28 years of experience
- Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, Spire Parkway Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Abdominal pain
- Lumps and bumps
Professional memberships
- Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland
Education
- FRCSEd(Gen Surg), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2009)
- MD, Warwick Unversity (2007)
Positions in organisations
- Has sat on the Council of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (2016-2019)
- Treasurer for Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland 2023 - 2025
Publications and conferences
- Click here to view Mr McArthur's publications on ResearchGate
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- An outstanding surgeon with excellent bedside manner . I have every confidence in him and his abilities and would totally recommend him
- I found Mr McArthur very Professional with a nice friendly attitude towards his patient.
- Excellent. From one who studies communication skills within the consultation this surgeon has it spot on. Would see again. “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou
- Thankyou for your expertise and outstanding professionalism.
- Mr MacArthur was very approachable. Spent time explaining everything at all stages. Operation achieved what was required.
- Mr McArthur very quickly put me at ease and it was easy to discuss my medical condition with him.
- Delay in confirming appointment, but resolved in time.
- Delay in confirming appointment, but resolved in time.
- I cannot fault the way I was treated with kindness and professionalism from the first phone call, to discharge. Thank You.
- I felt very comfortable with Mr. McArthur, he put me at ease and explained fully what the procedure entailed so going into hospital on the day of the procedure although I was very nervous it was less traumatic than I expected.