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Professional statement
Mr Tom Wiggins is a highly skilled consultant in upper gastrointestinal and general surgery based in Birmingham. With over 15 years of dedicated experience, he specialises in laparoscopic surgery, gallbladder removal surgery and hernia repair, including hiatal hernia procedures, in addition to bariatric surgery and acid reflux treatment.
Mr Wiggins qualified in medicine from the University of Leicester in 2007. He completed his surgical training in London and was awarded a highly sought-after fellowship specialising bariatric surgery at Musgrove Park Hospital, a programme accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons. He also gained a PhD from Imperial College London in 2017 for his research on breath testing for early diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal conditions. Mr Wiggins is also an appointed fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He has served as a consultant in upper gastrointestinal and general surgery at University Hospitals Birmingham for a number of years. Mr Wiggins sees patients in private practice at Spire Parkway Hospital.
In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Mr Wiggins actively contributes to research and education in his specialist field. He holds the positions of education lead and audit lead in the department of upper gastrointestinal surgery at his NHS base, and regularly teaches trainee doctors and surgeons. Throughout his career, he has produced extensive research and academic work, with over fifty of his articles appearing in esteemed peer-reviewed medical journals. Mr Wiggins has also received various prizes for his academic presentations at key conferences and meetings of fellow specialists. Mr Wiggins is a member of a number of professional bodies, including the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons, the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society, and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
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07/03/2024
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Would highly recommend Tom Wiggins.. first operation in over 40 years.. always seen in time and on the day if the operation cannot fault the treatment and information I received.
T C. Verified Patient
06/02/2024
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Highly recommended.
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06/02/2024
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I'm grateful to Mr Tom Wiggins and all the Team at Spire Parkway. The patient care I received throughout was second to none. Thank you.
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05/02/2024
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Extremely good, kind, knowledgeable friendly surgeon. Explained every process from start to finish with understanding.