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Fee assured
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Verified account
- Not in Open Referral network
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Accredited endoscopist
Specialises in
- General
- Lower GI surgery
Bupa specialist
- Accredited endoscopist
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
Mr Daren Francis was appointed as a Consultant Colorectal and Laparoscopic Surgeon at Barnet and Chase Farm NHS Trust in October 2005. He has a specialist interest in colorectal and laparoscopic GI surgery. His practice has expanded to include robotic surgery for rectal cancer and prolapse. His other clinical work centres on emergency and elective general surgery in addition to upper and lower GI endoscopy. He offers both laparoscopic and open inguinal / incisional hernia repairs as well as laparoscopic gall bladder surgery.
Daren is currently the lead for emergency surgical services and colorectal cancer services at his NHS Trust. He has a strong academic interest and has published extensively in peer reviewed journals in the fields of colorectal and general surgery. He is the postgraduate lead for surgery at Chase Farm Hospital and is actively involved in teaching and lecturing at all levels including MBBS, MRCS and Intercollegiate FRCS. He is an invited speaker for national and international courses and conferences. He runs regular training courses for surgeons of all levels
Areas of interest
HIPEC cases, Piles, Rectal Bleeding, Colorectal (bowel) cancer; Robotic cases; Gastro-intestinal tract (surgery) Gastroscopy; Haemorrhoids, banding, injection ("piles"); Colonoscopy; Hernias, including inguinal hernia, epigastric hernia, recurrent inguinal hernias, femoral, incisional/ventral, Umbilical hernia; Colorectal surgery (lower GI); Cysts; Fissures, Fistulas; Rectal bleeding; Laparoscopic cholecystectomy; Rectal cancer; Colorectal disease (Lower GI); Laparoscopic procedures ('keyhole surgery') Pilonidal disease, pilonidal abscess, pilonidal abscess, Diverticular disease,
Medical secretaries
- Daniela Ryan secretary
- 020 8351 3164
- 07910 489469
- 020 8292 5917
- contact@darenfrancis.co.uk
- Mediaccounts - Pay invoices
- MediAccounts 4 Warner House Harrovian Business Village Bessborough Road Harrow HA1 3EX
- 020 3637 0038
- payments@mediaccounts.co.uk
Anaesthetists worked with
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Mr Daren Francis has worked with Dr Rupali Naik at the following hospitals:
- Spire Bushey Hospital (>50)
- The Cavell Hospital (>50)
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Mr Daren Francis has worked with Dr Prakash Naik at the following hospitals:
- Wellington Hospital (>50)
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Mr Daren Francis has worked with Dr Sagar Tiwatane at the following hospitals:
- The Cavell Hospital (1-5)
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Mr Daren Francis has worked with Dr Nidhi Gautam at the following hospitals:
- Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5)
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Mr Daren Francis has worked with Dr Shibaji Saha at the following hospitals:
- Wellington Hospital (1-5)
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Mr Daren Francis has worked with Dr Nicholas James Lees at the following hospitals:
- Wellington Hospital (1-5)
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Mr Daren Francis has worked with Dr Anoop Patel at the following hospitals:
- Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5)
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Mr Daren Francis has worked with Dr Adrian England at the following hospitals:
- Wellington Hospital (1-5)
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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H2002
Diagnostic colonoscopy, includes forceps biopsy of colon and ileum - (>50)
Spire Bushey Hospital (5-50) Wellington Hospital (5-50) The Cavell Hospital (5-50)
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H2510
Rigid sigmoidoscopy (including proctoscopy and biopsy) - (5-50)
Wellington Hospital (5-50) Spire Bushey Hospital (5-50) The Cavell Hospital (1-5)
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X3510
IV sedation administered by operator - (5-50)
Wellington Hospital (5-50) The Cavell Hospital (5-50) Spire Bushey Hospital (5-50)
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H6260
Proctoscopy (+/- biopsy) - (5-50)
Spire Bushey Hospital (5-50) The Cavell Hospital (5-50) Wellington Hospital (1-5)
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G8082
Diagnostic oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) and immediate colonoscopy includes forceps biopsies, biopsy test and dye spray (as sole procedure) - (5-50)
Spire Bushey Hospital (5-50) The Cavell Hospital (1-5) Wellington Hospital (1-5)
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T2000
Primary repair of inguinal hernia - (5-50)
Wellington Hospital (5-50) Spire Bushey Hospital (5-50) The Cavell Hospital (1-5)
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J1830
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy - (5-50)
Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5) The Cavell Hospital (1-5) Wellington Hospital (1-5)
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H2003
Therapeutic colonoscopy with snare loop biopsy or excision of lesion - (5-50)
Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5)
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G6500
Diagnostic oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) includes forceps biopsy, biopsy urease test and dye spray - (5-50)
Spire Bushey Hospital (5-50) The Cavell Hospital (1-5)
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H5240
Banding of haemorrhoids - (5-50)
Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5) The Cavell Hospital (1-5)
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20365
Follow-up out-patient consultation - remote - (5-50)
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H5230
Injection of sclerosing substance into haemorrhoids - (5-50)
Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5) Wellington Hospital (1-5) The Cavell Hospital (1-5)
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H3364
Laparoscopic anterior resection - high (i.e. colorectal anastomosis above the peritoneal reflection) - (1-5)
Wellington Hospital (1-5)
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X3750
Botulinum toxin injections to muscle - (1-5)
Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5) Wellington Hospital (1-5) The Cavell Hospital (1-5)
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T4302
Open adhesiolysis (including biopsy) - (1-5)
Wellington Hospital (1-5)
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T2400
Repair of umbilical/paraumbilical hernia (irrespective of age) - (1-5)
The Cavell Hospital (1-5) Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5)
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H2502
Diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy (including forceps biopsy and proctoscopy) - (1-5)
The Cavell Hospital (1-5) Wellington Hospital (1-5) Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5)
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T4300
Laparoscopic adhesiolysis (including biopsy) - (1-5)
Wellington Hospital (1-5)
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H3334
Anterior resection - low (i.e. colorectal anastomosis at or below the peritoneal reflection) - (1-5)
Wellington Hospital (1-5)
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S4720
Drainage of lesion of skin (including abscess) - (1-5)
Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5)
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S0656
Removal of lipoma - (1-5)
Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5) The Cavell Hospital (1-5)
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H3332
Anterior resection - high (i.e. colorectal anastomosis above the peritoneal reflection) - (1-5)
Wellington Hospital (1-5)
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S0633
Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Trunk & Limbs (excluding lipoma) - (1-5)
Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5)
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20355
Initial out-patient consultation - remote - (1-5)
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G7402
Open formation of ileostomy - (1-5)
Wellington Hospital (1-5)
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J0900
Diagnostic laparoscopy (including any biopsy) - (1-5)
Wellington Hospital (1-5)
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G7403
Laparoscopic ileostomy - (1-5)
Wellington Hospital (5-50)
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H5510
Laying open of low anal fistula (fistulotomy) (including sigmoidoscopy) - (1-5)
Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5) Wellington Hospital (1-5)
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T2300
Repair of recurrent femoral hernia - (1-5)
Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5)
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H4200
Perineal repair of prolapse of rectum - (1-5)
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H3320
Abdominoperineal resection of rectum and anus - (1-5)
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T8540
Open block dissection of para-aortic lymph nodes - (1-5)
Wellington Hospital (1-5)
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H4130
Perianal excision of lesion of rectum (including sigmoidoscopy) - (1-5)
The Cavell Hospital (1-5)
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H5940
Excision of pilonidal sinus and suture/skin graft - (1-5)
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H3362
Hartmann's procedure - (1-5)
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G7530
Closure of ileostomy (as sole procedure) - (1-5)
Wellington Hospital (1-5)
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H0750
Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy +/- stoma - (1-5)
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S0632
Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Head & Neck (excluding lipoma) - (1-5)
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T2764
Open repair of Spigelian hernia without mesh - (1-5)
Wellington Hospital (1-5)
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T2100
Repair of recurrent inguinal hernia - (1-5)
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H5100
Haemorrhoidectomy (including sigmoidoscopy) - (1-5)
Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5)
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H5620
Lateral sphincterotomy of anus - (1-5)
Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5)