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An introduction to Mr Joseph Varghese
Mr Joseph Varghese is a highly esteemed general surgeon with over 30 years of experience. ...
Mr Joseph Varghese
MBBS FRCS FRCS(Gen surg)
GMC: 4389479Professional statement
Mr Joseph Varghese is a leading consultant general surgeon based in Bolton, who specialises in upper GI and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery with a particular interest in reflux, gallbladder and hernias. He also specialises in endoscopies, colonoscopies and endoscopic removal of gallstones from the bile duct (ERCP).
Mr Varghese studied medicine at Mangalore University, India before relocating to the UK to complete his basic higher surgical training in the north west of Scotland on Aberdeen’s surgical training programme. He was awarded fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh and became a consultant in 2005. As part of his training, he completed several specialist training programmes in laparoscopy at esteemed centres in Paris. He has also achieved JAG accreditation as an endoscopist (gastroscopy, colonoscopy and ERCP). Mr Varghese has been based in Bolton since 2006, specialising in upper gastrointestinal as well as general surgery. He is the clinical lead for upper GI and hepatobiliary cancers and endoscopy training at his NHS base. He sees private patients at The Beaumont Hospital.
Mr Varghese is a leading educator in his field and has undertaken numerous teaching positions, including as a tutor and director of the Royal College of Surgeons' intermediate laparoscopic skills course. He is widely published in peer reviewed journals and regularly presents both at a national and international level. He maintains a strong interest in research, audit and training.
Mr Varghese is a member of the Clinical Guidance Development Group for NICE guidance on upper GI haemorrhage. Throughout various stages in his esteemed career, Mr Varghese has served as a Major in the Royal Army Medical Services.
Mr Varghese studied medicine at Mangalore University, India before relocating to the UK to complete his basic higher surgical training in the north west of Scotland on Aberdeen’s surgical training programme. He was awarded fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh and became a consultant in 2005. As part of his training, he completed several specialist training programmes in laparoscopy at esteemed centres in Paris. He has also achieved JAG accreditation as an endoscopist (gastroscopy, colonoscopy and ERCP). Mr Varghese has been based in Bolton since 2006, specialising in upper gastrointestinal as well as general surgery. He is the clinical lead for upper GI and hepatobiliary cancers and endoscopy training at his NHS base. He sees private patients at The Beaumont Hospital.
Mr Varghese is a leading educator in his field and has undertaken numerous teaching positions, including as a tutor and director of the Royal College of Surgeons' intermediate laparoscopic skills course. He is widely published in peer reviewed journals and regularly presents both at a national and international level. He maintains a strong interest in research, audit and training.
Mr Varghese is a member of the Clinical Guidance Development Group for NICE guidance on upper GI haemorrhage. Throughout various stages in his esteemed career, Mr Varghese has served as a Major in the Royal Army Medical Services.
Clinics
Bolton, Old Hall Clough, Chorley New Rd, BL6 4LAMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 34 years of experience
- General surgeon, The Beaumont Hospital, Bolton (present)
Subspecialties
- Abdominal wall reconstruction
- Achalasia
Professional memberships
- Member, Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland
- Member, British Medical Association
Education
- MBBS, Bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery, Kasturba Medical College, India (1992)
- GMC PLAB Examination, Edinburgh (1993)
Teaching posts
- Clinical lead, Upper GI and hepatobiliary cancers, Royal Bolton Hospital (present)
- Tutor, Manchester Anastamotic workshop (2018)
Positions in organisations
- Major, RAMC, Commission, Royal Army Medical Services
- Mr Varghese is a member of the Clinical Guidance Development Group for NICE guidance on upper GI haemorrhage.
Publications and conferences
- Outcomes of Ventral hernia repair using biosynthetic absorbable mesh for large and complex abdominal wall defects. Finch D, Hamlett K, VargheseJ. Hernia (2018) 22 (suppl 1): S121 P-1104
- The use of GoreTM Bio-ATM in the management of the open abdomen Poster Presentation British Hernia Society National Conference Manchester 2012 Sutton P A1, Kosai N2, Varghese J V
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4389479
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- I would certainly recommend Mr Varghese to family and friends. He is a dedicated professional who puts excellent patient care as priority.
- I found Mr Varghese to be a pleasant, welcoming, but professionally capable person; he diagnosed my condition and explained how it would be treated; he spoke to me on a man-to-man basis, and it was easy to talk to him. I have every confidence that my treatment will have a good re
- Mr Varghese was excellent in his explanation of my medical problem, his surgical skills and his care/bedside manner. I would absolutely recommend Mr VargheseDoctor's response -Thank you for your feed back
- Dr Varghese was one part of an amazing service, the manner building up, during and after my operation were far more than I could've expected. The nurses, catering, counter staff and anesthesiologist were all professional and they actually cared about me
- Good professionalism, referred to the literature in discussions. I was confident in his ability.Doctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to provide the feed back. It is much appreciated.
- Excellent treatment and consultationDoctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to provide the feed back. It is much appreciated.
- Top guy. Professional, friendly and did an excellent job.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind and generous remarks.
- I would have no hesitation recommending Mr Varghese. I felt completely confident in him and his team. All options were fully explained as was the procedure. Hospital care was excellent. Mr Varghese is a kind and caring surgeon, nothing is too much troubleDoctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to provide the feed back. It is much appreciated.
- I couldn’t fault Mr Varghese , he was pleasant , reassuring very informative an excellent bedside manner and although it’s early days I am very happy with the outcome of my surgery.Doctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to provide the feed back. It is much appreciated
- Mr Varghese and the staff treated me with compassion and sensitivity throughout the whole process. The operation and recovery was explained to me in detail and I felt completely confident in their ability to deliver the health care I needed. Thank you.Doctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to provide the feed back. It is much appreciated.