Mr Rajab KerwatConsultant General, Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgeon in Central London
Mr Rajab Kerwat
MBBCh FRCS(Eng) FRCSEd FRCS (Gen Surg)
GMC: 4228899Professional statement
Mr Rajab Kerwat is a highly qualified consultant surgeon, with 20 years of experience, based in London and Orpington. He who specialises in gallstones, inguinal hernias and weight loss surgery, as well as endoscopy, hernia and reflux surgery.
Mr Kerwat has an MBBCh from Tripoli University Medical School at the University of Al Fateh, Libya, a FRCSEd from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, a FRCS (Eng) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England and was also awarded a fellowship in General Surgery from The Intercollegiate Board of Surgery.
He underwent higher surgical training in London, Cardiff and Mini fellowship training in Tokyo National Cancer Centre and the Cleveland Clinic's Bariatric (weight loss) & Metabolic Surgery Unit. More recently, he completed a clinical fellowship in advanced laparoscopic bariatric and metabolic surgery including revisional bariatric surgery in Bruges, Belgium.
Moreover, Mr Kerwat has a special interest in the management of gallstone disease. He is one of the few surgeons in the country with the combined expertise of endoscopic (ERCP) and laparoscopic (key hole) skills in the management of complicated gallstone disease. He combines laparoscopy and endoscopy ERCP skills in the management of complicated bile duct stones with jaundice and pancreatitis cases. He has advanced laparoscopic surgical skills and has performed many complex keyhole procedures such as anti-reflux for severe GORD, and complex hiatus hernia surgery for giant hiatus hernia.
He provides a wide range of hernia repair surgery including primary inguinal, femoral and recurrent incisional hernia, alongside a wide range of surgical options for hernia repair including laparoscopic TEP repair and IPOM for both primary and recurrent hernias
Mr Kerwat’s expertise in laparoscopic surgery and laparoscopic cholecystectomy is illustrated in the several articles he has published on the topic in various peer-reviewed journals. Moreover, he works to provide patients with the highest quality of care, which includes adopting an approach that incorporates continuous development and regular updates of his clinical, academic and technical skills.
He is a respected name in clinical education, and was an honorary upper GI surgeon at St Thomas' Hospital, London. He is a recognised trainer in general and laparoscopic surgery, and was a surgical tutor on the Royal College of Surgeons core surgical training programme.
He is also a member of various professional organisations including the Royal College of Surgeons of England, the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (AUGIS), the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) and The Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Society (TUGSS).
Mr Kerwat has an MBBCh from Tripoli University Medical School at the University of Al Fateh, Libya, a FRCSEd from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, a FRCS (Eng) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England and was also awarded a fellowship in General Surgery from The Intercollegiate Board of Surgery.
He underwent higher surgical training in London, Cardiff and Mini fellowship training in Tokyo National Cancer Centre and the Cleveland Clinic's Bariatric (weight loss) & Metabolic Surgery Unit. More recently, he completed a clinical fellowship in advanced laparoscopic bariatric and metabolic surgery including revisional bariatric surgery in Bruges, Belgium.
Moreover, Mr Kerwat has a special interest in the management of gallstone disease. He is one of the few surgeons in the country with the combined expertise of endoscopic (ERCP) and laparoscopic (key hole) skills in the management of complicated gallstone disease. He combines laparoscopy and endoscopy ERCP skills in the management of complicated bile duct stones with jaundice and pancreatitis cases. He has advanced laparoscopic surgical skills and has performed many complex keyhole procedures such as anti-reflux for severe GORD, and complex hiatus hernia surgery for giant hiatus hernia.
He provides a wide range of hernia repair surgery including primary inguinal, femoral and recurrent incisional hernia, alongside a wide range of surgical options for hernia repair including laparoscopic TEP repair and IPOM for both primary and recurrent hernias
Mr Kerwat’s expertise in laparoscopic surgery and laparoscopic cholecystectomy is illustrated in the several articles he has published on the topic in various peer-reviewed journals. Moreover, he works to provide patients with the highest quality of care, which includes adopting an approach that incorporates continuous development and regular updates of his clinical, academic and technical skills.
He is a respected name in clinical education, and was an honorary upper GI surgeon at St Thomas' Hospital, London. He is a recognised trainer in general and laparoscopic surgery, and was a surgical tutor on the Royal College of Surgeons core surgical training programme.
He is also a member of various professional organisations including the Royal College of Surgeons of England, the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (AUGIS), the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) and The Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Society (TUGSS).
Clinics
London Bridge Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare
Central London, 27 Tooley St,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 26 years of experience
- Consultant laparoscopic and gastrointestinal surgeon, London Bridge Hospital
Subspecialties
- Inguinal hernia, Groin hernia, Femoral hernia, Incisional Hernia, Umbilical Ventral Hernia, Recurrent Hernia.
- Hiatus Hernia, Diaphragmatic hernia, Giant Hiatus Hernia, Achalasia, Oesophageal strictures, Therapeutic Endoscopy, Stenting, Dilatation.
Professional memberships
- The Royal College of Surgeon of England and Edinburgh (FRCS Eng/FRCS Ed)
- Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (AUGIS)
Education
- FRCS (Gen Surg) The Intercollegiate Board of Surgery (1999)
- FRCS (Eng) The Royal College of Surgeons of England (2004)
Teaching posts
- Ex surgical tutor, The Royal College of Surgeons' Core Surgical Training Programme
- College tutor, London Deanery School of Surgery (2011)
Languages spoken
- English
- ِArabic
Registration number: 4228899
Reviews
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- Mr Kerwat is very professional in every aspect having under gone a laparoscopic Inguinal hernia repair, I would highly recommend his services to those in need.
- Very approachable. Good bedside manner. Thoroughly professional. Good experience at Blackheath Hospital. Great result from laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery.
- Easy and efficient process from initial consultation to final post-operation appointment. Mr Kerwat made me feel comfortable at all times, and I knew I was in safe hands.
- Excellent experience with Mr Kerwatt. Extremely professional, fully explained everything at all stages, the procedure went outstandingly well, despite my nerves. From the initial consultation all the way through to the final end of care consultation, superb care
- Very pleasant consultant. Explained everything in detail. Felt very comfortable with him.
- From start to finish Mr Kerwat was brilliant, he explained everything from start to finish and took the time to answer any questions I had. The hospital was fantastic and the staff were both friendly and attentive ,a real credit to the hospital.
- I was very pleased with the excellent of care I recieved prior to surgery and as an inpatient. Communication between all staff members was good. I only had to wait a short time for appointment times and test results. Car parking was a problem at times.
- Mr Kerwat is a genuinely nice person, his bedside manner is 1st class, I had a Hernia operation performed by him and I didn't need to take any pain medication afterwards. I would definitely recommend him.
- Mr Rajab Kerwat was a great doctor and Blackheath hospital and their staff were amazing.