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Specialises in

• General

• Upper GI surgery

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

I am a highly experienced Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgeon, providing expert surgical care for patients with gallstones, hernias and acid reflux, as well as other upper gastrointestinal conditions. My approach uses advanced minimally invasive and robotic techniques to achieve faster recovery, less pain, and excellent long-term outcomes for patients.

I practise privately at Spire Norwich Hospital and Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital and am also based at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, where I am Service Lead for General Surgery. I have led the development of new surgical services, and my work has been featured on BBC News and BBC Breakfast.

Clinical Expertise
I specialise in the treatment of a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions including, gallstones and gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy), gastro-oesophageal reflux (heartburn) and anti-reflux surgery (fundoplication), oesophageal and gastric cancer. I also manage achalasia and other oesophageal motility disorders, as well as groin (inguinal) hernias, hiatus hernias, and paraoesophageal hernias. In addition, I perform both diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy.

Surgical Innovation
I established and lead the Upper Gastrointestinal Robotic Surgery service at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, where I have pioneered several regional firsts. Most notably, I performed the region's first robotic oesophagectomy - a complex cancer procedure undertaken in only a small number of specialist centres across the UK. This work has been recognised in both local and national media and reflects my commitment to advancing surgical innovation and improving patient outcomes.

Surgical Training
I trained at Imperial College London and completed specialist surgical training in Surrey and Sussex, followed by a prestigious Robotic Surgery Fellowship in Newcastle upon Tyne, one of Europe's leading centres for oesophagogastric cancer.

Research and Publications
I hold a PhD from Imperial College London, having investigated the role of the gut microbiome in health, disease, and recovery following surgery. I was awarded the Sutherland-Earl Clinical Research Fellowship, and my research has been published in leading journals such as Gut, Annals of Surgery, Nature Food, and Scientific Reports. I continue to be actively involved in clinical research, particularly in the field of oesophagogastric cancer, surgical innovation, and post-operative outcomes.

Teaching and Leadership
Alongside my clinical and research work, I am dedicated to surgical education. I serve as Training Programme Director for Robotic Surgery and Endoscopy in the East of England, and I am the Royal College of Surgeons Tutor for General Surgery at NNUH, where I am responsible for the training and development of future consultant surgeons.

My Approach
My approach is centred on careful assessment, clear communication, and highly personalised care - ensuring each patient receives the highest standard of care throughout their treatment journey.

Areas of interest

My clinical interests include:

Gallstones / Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GORD)
Anti-reflux surgery (fundoplication)
Hiatus hernia surgery
Groin / inguinal hernia repair
Achalasia
Oesophageal and gastric cancer
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (gastroscopy)
Robotic-assisted surgery

Medical secretaries

• Charlotte Fulcher
• Hill House Consulting Rooms Spire Norwich Hospital Watton Road Norwich NR4 7TD
• 07749 097302
• charlotte.medicalsecretary@outlook.com