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Mr Tom Wiggins - Bariatric Surgeon
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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.
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.
Clinics
1 Damson Pkwy, Solihull B91 2PP, SolihullMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 19 years of experience
- Consultant in upper gastrointestinal and general surgery, Spire Parkway Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Anti-reflux surgery
- Bariatric and metabolic surgery
Professional memberships
- Member, Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons
- Member, British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society
Education
- MBChB, Bachelor of medicine, Bachelor of surgery, University of Leicester (2007)
- Fellowship, Bariatric surgery, Musgrove Park Hospital, Royal College of Surgeons
Teaching posts
- Education lead, Upper gastrointestinal surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham (present)
- Audit lead, Upper gastrointestinal surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham (present)
Publications and conferences
- You can see some of Mr Wiggins' academic work on ResearchGate.
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 6159025
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- Thanks to Mr Wiggins and the team at Spire for the incredible level of care and skill delivered right from the first appointment. The surgery went well and I’m very happy with the results. I always thought I would be nervous having surgery, however, the information I was given throughout the process reassured me and kept me calm. Tom is very approachable and offered genuine advice so I would highly recommend him to anyone considering surgery.
- Outstanding and amazing surgeon from pre-op to post-op.
- Brilliant consultant I received great aftercare after my operation an helped with any concerns before and after my operation
- Mr Wiggins was very friendly and professional, happy to answer questions and explain everything, the hospital was excellent and very friendly, the result exceeded all expectations, can't recommend them more highly.
- Mr Wiggins was very professional and friendly, happy to explain and answer questions, made me feel very comfortable, the hospital was outstanding and very friendly. The result exceeded my expectations, far less pain than I imagined, my thanks to Mr Wiggins everybody at Parkway.
- Dr Tom Wiggins did my gastric sleeve surgery at the transform hospital in 2022 December and my life changed completely. No pain experienced and I’m eternally grateful sir.
- Excellent in all department, can’t fault Mr Wiggins