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Mr Romi Navaratnam
MSc MS FRCS
GMC: 3485855Professional 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
Registration number: 3485855
Articles
Videos
What are haemorrhoids? - Online interview
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In this online interview, leading ...View more
Mr. Romi Navaratnam Consultant Colorectal & Laparoscopic Surgeon/Hon. Senior Lecturer in Surgery
Meet Mr Romi Navaratnam, a colorectal and laparoscopic surgeon and one of the founding consultants of the GI units ...View more
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Reviews
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- The atmosphere in the hospital is so calm and relaxing that I almost look forward to coming fot treatment
- Excellent and a lovely manner. Took the time to explain everything to me.
- Romi has been fantastic for me. He's treated me twice now and both times he's been fantastic. Highly recommended.
- Dr Navaratnam was wonderful and put me at ease. His entire team made everything comfortable and really enjoyed my experience. I felt well looked after. Thank you!
- Patient centric compassionate care at its best. Highly recommended Clinician working collaboratively with a solid team to achieve excellent clinical outcome.
- Romi is an excellent doctor with bundles of charm and I have benefited hugely from his wisdom.
- Very positive expierence with Mr Navaratnham , top quality service from start to finish.
- I find the hospital of Sts John & Elizabeth both welcoming and reassuring in its calm organisation -- likewise the professionalism of Mr Navaratnam and his team
- Dr Romi Navaratnam is an excellent doctor. He listened attentively to my concerns and made me feel reassured throughout. He is kind, compassionate, and always accessible.
- Happy with the service received from Dr Romi