
Mr Richard Lovegrove
Professional statement
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.
Clinics

The Droitwich Spa Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Droitwich Spa, St Andrews Rd, Droitwich WR9 8DN,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 13 years of experience
- Consultant colorectal and IBD surgeon, The Droitwich Spa Hospital (2017 - present)
Subspecialties
- Colorectal cancer
- Crohn's disease
Professional memberships
- The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland
- The European Society of Coloproctology
Education
- MB BS, King's College School of Medicine and Dentistry (2000)
- MRCS, The Royal College of Surgeons of England (2005)
Teaching posts
- Clinical supervisor for middle grade surgeons at the Alexandra Hospital
- Surgical tutor, University of Oxford School of Medicine
Positions in organisations
- Reviewer for Colorectal Disease journal (2007 - present)
- Reviewer for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases journal (2009 - present)
Publications and conferences
- Myrelid P, Lovegrove R. Low rectal cancer in a patient with ulcerative colitis: late reconstruction with continent Kock ileostomy In George B, Guy R, Jones O, Vogel J, eds. Colorectal Surgery: Clinical Care and Management. John Wiley & Sons Inc., May 2016. ISBN 978-1-118-67478-9
- Lovegrove R. Long-standing Crohn’s colitis and enterocutaneous fistula In George B, Guy R, Jones O, Vogel J, eds. Colorectal Surgery: Clinical Care and Management. John Wiley & Sons Inc., May 2016. ISBN 978-1-118-67478-9
Prizes and awards
- The Lewis Dunn Scholarship in Colorectal and Oncologic Surgery (2013)
- Third place in the University of Oxford School of Medicine Surgical Tutor of the Year (2012)
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Just like old school Doctor, he took an interest in me and my circumstances, he wasn’t dismissive and I believe he went the extra mile to give me the treatment necessary for my condition.Excellent manner, totally professional and the operation was a 100% total successful! I would recommend him without hesitation.
- Richard Lovegrove is a very pleasant gentleman with a reassuring and professional manner. He explained fully both pre and post-op procedure and expectations; all of which went very smoothly. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.
- Absolutely fantastic outcome and very happy , Mr Richard lovegrove is friendly , informative and welcoming , I would not hesitate to go back if necessary and see him . Very positive experience, amazing staff , thank you so much .
- I received excellent care from Mr Lovegrove, not only in terms of the quality of the treatment, but also both the pre and post-op assessments where he took the time to listen to my lifestyle and how to cope with my treatment as well as providing great explanations about what the treatment involved in a way that I could easily understand. I would have no hesitation in asking Mr Lovegrove to see me regarding any further treatment that I might need in the future.
- A very positive and informative consultation. Dr Lovegrove took time to explain, in detail, different options and outcomes available to me, which was welcome. In the nicest possible way, I hope I don't see him again! However, if I do need to go back, I will ask to see Dr Lovegrove as a priority.
- An excellent experience with a friendly expert in his field.
- A soft spoken doctor. Reassuring explanation of the issues involved, and seamless process by the hospital. Nice polite staff. can't ask for more.
- Lovely Dr very informative throughout, didn’t have to wait long between my appointments to see Mr Lovegrove , seen on time for all appointments I had , I would definitely recommend Mr Lovegrove to others
- Very professional in both what to expect during surgery and also what to expect when recovering.
- Following a recent Hernia operation at the Droitwich Spa Hospital. My visit to the hospital, operation and after care could not have gone any better. I was delighted with the level of service from the staff who were nice and very professional. The operation was a success