Mr Romi Navaratnam
Professional statement
Mr Romi Navaratnam is a leading Colorectal and Laparoscopic surgeon based in London and a founding Consultant of the gastrointestinal units at The Wellington Hospital and the Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth, both are recognised as national and international centres of excellence.
His areas of expertise lie in the investigation and management of irritable bowel syndrome, rectal bleeding, haemorrhoids, bowel cancer and is an expert in performing colonoscopy and laparoscopic keyhole surgery
Mr Navaratnam trained in Nottingham, Cambridge, London and Sri Lanka before being appointed as a Consultant Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeon at the North Middlesex University Hospital and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Royal Free Medical School in 2002. He is an editor for the journal of Frontiers in Oncology.
As well as being a member of the London Cancer Alliance Board,in which he forms part of the laparoscopic advisory group, he is the cancer lead at his NHS hospital and provides routine advice to both local and international medical institutions. This includes NHS Trusts and certain governments with regards to the management of senior dignitaries.
He has recently introduced a new minimally invasive surgical technique that has proven successful and popular with patients, resulting in reduced post-operative discomfort and thus ultimately a reduced length of hospital stay.
His work over the past 17 years as a Consultant Surgeon has been associated with very positive outcomes.
Clinics
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital
NW8 St John's Wood London, 60 Grove End Road, NW8 9NHMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 35 years of experience
- Consultant Colorectal & Laparoscopic Surgeon Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth London (present)
Subspecialties
- Fissures
- Appendicectomy
Professional memberships
- London Cancer Alliance Board
- Royal Colleges of Surgeons
Education
- FRCS General and Colorectal London (2002)
- MS Surgery University College London (2001)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Senior Lecturer, Royal Free Medical School, London (2002 - present)
Positions in organisations
- Review Editor for the Journal of Frontiers in Oncology (present)
Publications and conferences
- View Mr Romi Navaratnam's publications on ResearchGate
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Treatment of the staff
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- I had an appointment for my daughter with Mr Navaratnam. He was super professional and very patient. He spoke and managed the appointment in a calm manner and was super welcoming. He was very kind and I am super grateful for his kindness. He is an amazing Doctor.
- Excellent doctor
- Professional doctor who gave my son a thorough assessment and formulated a precise management plan for his condition. This gave me the assurance I needed.
- Excellent experience so far. Surgery booked in 4 weeks.
- Friendly and helpful
- Excellent so far. Much better experience than with any other surgeon I’ve seen concerning my complex condition (and I’ve seen a bunch).
- I would give Mr Navaratnam 10 stars if I could. All the treatment I have received from him has been excellent and I cannot recommend him highly enough. The hospital has always looked after me very well and the service is exemplary