- Bupa Platinum consultant
- Fee assured
- Verified account
- Open Referral network
- Accredited endoscopist
Specialises in
- Lower GI surgery
Bupa specialist
- Accredited endoscopist
About me
Vivek Datta is a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, having qualified from the University of London in 1993, where his specialist surgical training included fellowships at St Marks University College Hospital, London. He went on to complete a research MD at the Imperial College.
With over 25 years’ experience in his field Mr Datta works in both the NHS & Private Sector. He was appointed as a Colorectal Consultant at Guys and St Thomas Hospital in 2007. Experienced in all aspects of colorectal surgery, including, but not limited to, rectal bleeding and pain, inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, colonoscopy, intestinal failure, hernia and emergency general surgery. He holds a specialist interest in laparoscopic colorectal surgery, exploring post-operative enhanced recovery, minimalised pain, healing time and optimised cosmetic results.
Mr Datta continues to train and regularly attends seminars, conferences and lectures, where he has been an invited speaker on multiple occasions. He is passionate about teaching and is on the steering group for the National Training Programme in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery.
Areas of interest
Bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and inflammatory (IBD); Colorectal surgery, both open and laparoscopic procedures ('keyhole surgery'); Colorectal disease (Lower GI); Intestinal failure; Diverticular disease; Hernia repairs, both primary and recurrent, including inguinal, femoral and incisional herniae, including abdominal wall reconstruction; Rectal bleeding and pain; Ileo-anal pouch (including reversal surgery); Anal fissures; Low and high anal fistula, including fistula in association with Crohn's disease; Pilonidal sinus surgery, including flap reconstruction; Haemorrhoids (piles); Appendicectomy; Emergency general surgery; Colorectal (bowel) cancer screening and surgery; General lumps and bumps surgery; Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy;
Medical secretaries
- Arlene McAleese (for appointments)
- 020 8004 8384
- secretary.mrdatta@hcaconsultant.co.uk
- Gemma Grove (for letters and billing enquiries)
- 07979 282053
- gemma.grove@hcaconsultant.co.uk
Anaesthetists worked with
- Dr Kailasam Rajagopal
Fee Assured
- Dr Vedahari Ponnaiah
Not Fee Assured
- Dr Jonathan Watkiss
Not Fee Assured
- Dr David Daniels
Not Fee Assured
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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H2510
Rigid sigmoidoscopy (including proctoscopy and biopsy) - (>50)
London Bridge Hospital (>50) Cromwell Hospital (5-50)
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X3510
IV sedation administered by operator - (>50)
London Bridge Hospital (>50) Cromwell Hospital (5-50)
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H2003
Therapeutic colonoscopy with snare loop biopsy or excision of lesion - (5-50)
London Bridge Hospital (5-50) Cromwell Hospital (5-50)
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H2002
Diagnostic colonoscopy, includes forceps biopsy of colon and ileum - (5-50)
London Bridge Hospital (5-50) Cromwell Hospital (1-5)
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H5100
Haemorrhoidectomy (including sigmoidoscopy) - (5-50)
London Bridge Hospital (5-50)
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