Professor Yirupaiahgari ViswanathConsultant General, Upper GI, Laparoscopic, Robotic and Endoscopic Surgeon in Darlington
Professor Yirupaiahgari Viswanath
MBBS MS FRCS(Glas.) FRCSI FRCS(Gen.Surg.) FICRS
GMC: 4372884Professional statement
Professor Yirupaiahgari Viswanath is a highly revered consultant general, upper GI (gastrointestinal), laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeon with practice in Darlington, Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough.
With over 30 years of experience, Professor Viswanath specialises in a range of gastrointestinal conditions, including hernias (inguinal hernia, sportsman’s hernia, incisional hernia), gallstones, inflammatory bowel disease, oesophago-gastic cancer and acid reflux disorders. He is also an expert in advanced laparoscopic surgery and endoscopy procedures, such as dilation, radical cancer resections and EMR placement of stents, and regularly carries out upper GI assessments to examine benign and malignant structures. In the UK, he is a pioneer in STRETTA Therapy, a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure for gastroesophageal reflux.
Alongside his NHS work at South Tees Hospitals, Professor Viswanath currently sees private patients at Woodlands Hospital, Nuffield Health Tees Hospital and Tees Valley Hospital.
Professor Viswanath originally qualified from Mysore Medical College in 1989 before relocating to the UK. He completed post-graduate training at the prestigious Northern Deanery in Tyne and Tees and accomplished higher advanced laparoscopic surgery training in Leeds. Professor Viswanath worked for three years at the renowned northern oesophagi-gastric cancer unit in Newcastle upon Tyne and, as an expert in upper gastro-intestinal pathologies, later led the successful centralisation of oesophago-gastric cancer services in Teesside, South Durham and North Yorkshire.
In 2001, Professor Viswanath took up his consultant post at James Cook Hospital, one of the largest tertiary centres in the UK, where he also served as the upper-gastrointestinal oncology team lead, the chairman of the clinical governance committee for surgery, as well as the cancer lead clinician, overseeing all major onco-specialties at the hospital. He is also a UK-wide trainer for symposia’s in endoscopic, laparoscopic and robotic surgery and programme director for postdoctoral MCh surgery specialties.
As a national leader in his specialty, Professor Viswanath’s excellent standards of practice have also been recognised with various accolades, including the distinguished National Clinical Excellence Award in 2011, 2015 and 2018, and the National HSJ Award. He is also recognised by his medical professional peers as well, with elected representative posts for laparoscopic surgery at the British Benign Upper GI Surgical Society and the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland.
With over 30 years of experience, Professor Viswanath specialises in a range of gastrointestinal conditions, including hernias (inguinal hernia, sportsman’s hernia, incisional hernia), gallstones, inflammatory bowel disease, oesophago-gastic cancer and acid reflux disorders. He is also an expert in advanced laparoscopic surgery and endoscopy procedures, such as dilation, radical cancer resections and EMR placement of stents, and regularly carries out upper GI assessments to examine benign and malignant structures. In the UK, he is a pioneer in STRETTA Therapy, a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure for gastroesophageal reflux.
Alongside his NHS work at South Tees Hospitals, Professor Viswanath currently sees private patients at Woodlands Hospital, Nuffield Health Tees Hospital and Tees Valley Hospital.
Professor Viswanath originally qualified from Mysore Medical College in 1989 before relocating to the UK. He completed post-graduate training at the prestigious Northern Deanery in Tyne and Tees and accomplished higher advanced laparoscopic surgery training in Leeds. Professor Viswanath worked for three years at the renowned northern oesophagi-gastric cancer unit in Newcastle upon Tyne and, as an expert in upper gastro-intestinal pathologies, later led the successful centralisation of oesophago-gastric cancer services in Teesside, South Durham and North Yorkshire.
In 2001, Professor Viswanath took up his consultant post at James Cook Hospital, one of the largest tertiary centres in the UK, where he also served as the upper-gastrointestinal oncology team lead, the chairman of the clinical governance committee for surgery, as well as the cancer lead clinician, overseeing all major onco-specialties at the hospital. He is also a UK-wide trainer for symposia’s in endoscopic, laparoscopic and robotic surgery and programme director for postdoctoral MCh surgery specialties.
As a national leader in his specialty, Professor Viswanath’s excellent standards of practice have also been recognised with various accolades, including the distinguished National Clinical Excellence Award in 2011, 2015 and 2018, and the National HSJ Award. He is also recognised by his medical professional peers as well, with elected representative posts for laparoscopic surgery at the British Benign Upper GI Surgical Society and the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland.
Clinics
Woodlands Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Darlington, Morton Park, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4PLMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 36 years of experience
- Consultant General, Upper GI and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Woodlands Hospital (2004 - present)
Professional memberships
- British Medical Association
- Association of Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgeons
Education
- FICRS, International College of Robotic Surgeons (2014)
- FRCS(Gen.Surg) Intercollegiate, Royal College of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (2000)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Professor, Teesside University (2018 - present)
- MCh, MBBS, MRCS and FRCS Examiner (2017 - present)
Positions in organisations
- President Elect, British Benign Upper GI Surgical Society (present)
- Council Member for the Northern and Yorkshire region, Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, including Robotic and Technology enhanced surgery (2018 - present)
Publications and conferences
- Professor Viswanath's publications can be found on ResearchGate
- Professor Viswanath's publications can be found on ORCiD
Prizes and awards
- National Clinical Impact Award 2023
- National HSJ Award (2022 Finalist in the category; Provider of the Year)
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Registration number: 4372884
Reviews
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- Excellent
- Professor Viswanath was extremely efficient, approachable and empathic. I felt at ease instantly and he has very attentive throughout the consultation.
- Very good Very helpful and didn't mess about straight too the point
- Prof. Viswanath was very professional and took the time to listen to my medical history and current concerns - I would definitely recommend as made me feel very comfortable with moving forwards.
- First class service from start to finish. I think that final consultation by phone is ok, but would prefer face to face confirmation all is well
- Sometimes explain symptoms and procedures in a clearer manner - with links to websites if necessary for guidance
- Professor Viswanath operated on me to repair a hernia. I am very grateful and appreciate his skills and expertise. He is a dedicated surgeon and I would highly recommend him. The team of anaestist and nurses were brilliant. The care amazing.
- Swift, accurate, helpful.
- Professor Visnawath is an excellent surgeon and fantastic at his job. He explained each process to me clearly and now I'm totally fixed. My reflux has gone and my quality of life has improved back to how I was years ago. Thank you Professor.
- Professor Viswanath was excellent from start to finish. The results and procedure was explained prior to surgery and my reflux had vastly improved. I would highly recommend Professor Viswanath.