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Website- Bupa Platinum consultant
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Fee assured
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Verified account
- Open Referral network
Specialises in
- General
- Hepatobiliary
- Upper GI surgery
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
I am a consultant Upper gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Croydon University Hospital, Shirley Oaks, Blackheath and London Bridge Hospitals, consulting at the Shard and Old Broad Street in the City of London.
I have clinical interests in complex abdominal wall hernia repair, including open and laparoscopic incisional hernia repair and have a dedicated interest in complicated hernias and hernias considered the most challenging. I lead the Croydon and South London Regional Complex hernia Multidisciplinary team, receiving referrals from the South East for advanced management.
I also perform laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for gallstones and groin hernias of all types. I have a longstanding interest in emergency surgery for gallstones. Additionally I remove lumps and bumps, skin cysts and infected toenails as required.
I also perform acid reflux surgery and fundoplication having developed this service in the NHS to establish our unit as the busiest in South London. I am an accredited and skilled upper GI endoscopist.
Originally from West Wales, I undertook my medical training at Imperial College School of Medicine. I worked as a house officer in Central London and undertook Senior house officer surgical training in Guildford, Surrey. In 2007 I was appointed to the South West Thames surgical registrar training region and specialised in Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgery. This included three years at the renowned St Georges Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Centre in South West London.
In my spare time I am a keen golfer with a single figure handicap and enjoy cycling and walking the North Downs Way.
Please visit my website at www.croydonsurgeon.com
For general surgical emergencies please contact my team on 07927905493
Areas of interest
Upper Gastrointestinal; Gallstones; Biliary colic; Cholecystitis; Acid-reflux / Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD); Dyspepsia; Regurgitation; Upper GI endoscopy; Abdominal pain; General surgery; Abdominal wall reconstruction; Incisional hernia; Umbilical hernia; paraumbilical hernia; Epigastric hernia; Groin lumps; Inguinal hernia; Femoral hernia; Spigelian Hernia; Acute appendicitis; Acute abdomen; Bowel obstruction; Lipoma; Sebaceous cysts; Skin lesions; Abscess incision and drainag; Appendicectomy; Cholecystectomy; Colostomy closure of loop; Elective splenectomy; Epigastric hernia repair; Femoral hernia repair; Gastroesophageal reflux surgery anti reflux surgery; Hernia repair; TEP hernia repair; laparoscopic hernia surgery; open inguinal hernia repair; closure of loop ileostomy;
Laparoscopic incisional hernia; Open incisional hernia repair; Removing benign skin lesion; Sigmoidoscopy; Upper GI endoscopy
Medical secretaries
- Gemma Newton
- Shirley Oaks Hospital Poppy Lane CROYDON CR9 8AB
- 07927 905493
- 020 8655 5541
- gnewton.mcs@gmail.com
Anaesthetists worked with
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Mr Rhys L Thomas has worked with Dr Velaitham Muralitharan at the following hospitals:
- Shirley Oaks Hospital (>50)
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Mr Rhys L Thomas has worked with Dr Rahim Nadeem Ahmed at the following hospitals:
- London Bridge Hospital (1-5)
- Blackheath Hospital (The) (1-5)
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Mr Rhys L Thomas has worked with Dr Dumindu Karangoda at the following hospitals:
- Blackheath Hospital (The) (1-5)
- Shirley Oaks Hospital (1-5)
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Mr Rhys L Thomas has worked with Dr Giampaolo Martinelli at the following hospitals:
- London Bridge Hospital (1-5)
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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J1830
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy - (5-50)
Shirley Oaks Hospital (5-50) London Bridge Hospital (1-5) Blackheath Hospital (The) (1-5)
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T2400
Repair of umbilical/paraumbilical hernia (irrespective of age) - (5-50)
Shirley Oaks Hospital (1-5) London Bridge Hospital (1-5) Blackheath Hospital (The) (1-5)
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T2000
Primary repair of inguinal hernia - (5-50)
Shirley Oaks Hospital (1-5) London Bridge Hospital (1-5) Blackheath Hospital (The) (1-5)
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AC100
Local anaesthetic by main operator - (1-5)
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T2762
Open repair of Spigelian hernia with mesh - (1-5)
Shirley Oaks Hospital (1-5)
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S0632
Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Head & Neck (excluding lipoma) - (1-5)
London Bridge Hospital (1-5)
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T2781
Repair of epigastric hernia - (1-5)
Blackheath Hospital (The) (1-5) Shirley Oaks Hospital (1-5)
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S4720
Drainage of lesion of skin (including abscess) - (1-5)
London Bridge Hospital (1-5)
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X3510
IV sedation administered by operator - (1-5)
London Bridge Hospital (1-5)
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S0656
Removal of lipoma - (1-5)
London Bridge Hospital (1-5)
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S0642
Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - four or more, Head & Neck (excluding lipoma) - (1-5)
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T3080
Laparotomy and repair of multiple visceral trauma - (1-5)
London Bridge Hospital (1-5)
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T2780
Open Component Separation Technique (CST) repair for complex abdominal hernia with mesh - (1-5)
London Bridge Hospital (1-5)
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X3750
Botulinum toxin injections to muscle - (1-5)
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T2012
Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia - bilateral - (1-5)
Shirley Oaks Hospital (1-5)
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T2100
Repair of recurrent inguinal hernia - (1-5)
Shirley Oaks Hospital (1-5)