Professional statement
Mr Krishna Moorthy is a ground-breaking London surgeon with specialist expertise in upper gastrointestinal surgery and hernia surgery. His upper gastrointestinal expertise includes surgery for cancer, weight loss (bariatric) and gastro-oesophageal reflux. He also specialises in all types of hernia surgery varying from simple inguinal hernias to complex hernias such as hiatal and incisional hernias. Mr Moorthy currently works at his private clinics alongside a clinic with the NHS.
With more than 25 years of experience in his speciality, Mr Moorthy has dedicated many years to research and development beyond his clinic hours. Most notably, Mr Moorthy was the first to perform the robotic gastric bypass and gastric band in the UK. Over the years, Mr Moorthy has performed thousands of laparoscopic procedures for all upper gastrointestinal conditions and complex hernias. Additionally, he is a specialist in the surgical management of cancers of the stomach and the oesophagus, and at present works in the reputable surgical unit in Imperial College.
Mr Moorthy has also published in over 80 peer-reviewed papers that have been in highly regarded journals. Furthermore, Mr Moorthy's research extends from the surgical table to patient, with topics including information transfer in surgery, multi-disciplinary handover, safety and teamwork in the operating theatre, and safety and quality of care of patients who are undergoing either elective and emergency surgery.
He focuses on improving patient safety and quality of care in surgery. He was involved in the development of the World Health Organisation surgical checklist which is now used throughout the NHS and often gives lectures on surgical training, patient safety in surgery, quality improvement and bariatric surgery. Mr Moorthy received the BMJ Surgical Team of the Year 2017 award for his lead in developing a novel prehabilitation programme called "PREPARE for surgery", which is a holistic patient programme regularly used within the NHS.
Mr Moorthy's most recent efforts have been co-founding a digital cancer programme called Onko to help prepare and support patients undergoing cancer treatment. It "combines the expert support you would get as an inpatient with all the convenience you would have as an outpatient"
Clinics
The Lindo Wing
Central London, Praed Street. W2 1NY,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 31 years of experience
- Consultant surgeon, St Mary's Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Acid reflux surgery
- Abdominal pain
Professional memberships
- Member of Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI)
- Member of Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons (AUGIS)
Education
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS) (2006)
- University of London (MD) (2005)
Teaching posts
- Senior lecturer, Imperial College London (2007 to present)
Publications and conferences
- Mr Moorthy has written over 80 peer reviewed papers in highly reputable journals such as the British Medical Journal and the Annals of Surgery.
Prizes and awards
- BMJ Surgical Team of the Year 2017 for development of rehabilitation programme "PREPARE for surgery"
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- Everyone one involved was friendly and helpful, reassuring and caring. Thank you.
- Mr Moorthy has been a fantastic surgeon. From our first consultation to the visits after surgery. I truly appreciate all of his and his teams hard work to ensure I had the best care and support during this time.
- Excellent surgeon. The procedure was performed very professionally, everything was clearly explained, and I felt confident and well cared for throughout. Thank you, Mr Krishna Moorthy.
- Mr Moorthy and his team, the anaesthetist and nurses, at the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital were efficient and caring. My three-headed hernia was complicated but dealt with expertly. Before I left, a wonderful nurse who has worked at the Lindo Wing for 25 years, doubled dressed my hernia so that it would last a week.
- Dr Krishna Moorthy is an excellent surgeon. He is confident, friendly, puts you at ease and explains all your concerns. Lindo Wing has a pleasant enviroment and the staff are friendly and helpful. The administrative staff for Dr Krishna Moorthy are friendly and efficient.
- Excellent all round experience on every level
- Mr Moorthy was wonderful and very understanding. He provided excellent care as did the nurses at the Lindo Wing. Highly recommend.