MR AMIT PATEL BSC, MB BS, MD, FRCS
Mr Amit Patel was appointed as a Consultant Laparoscopic General and Colorectal Surgeon to the Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust in 2014 following training in Coloproctology/ Surgical Oncology and General surgery in London. Mr Patel qualified from St George’s Hospital Medical School, London with honours and undergraduate prizes. Post graduate surgical training in London followed including two years in post-graduate research at the University College London, department of surgery, culminating in a masters degree. Mr Patel, continues his strong academic and research interests and is extensively published in peer reviewed journals.
His training culminated in a laparoscopic colorectal fellowship at the world renowned St Mark’s Hospital for colorectal disease in London under the tutelage of Professor Robin Kennedy. During his 1 and ½ years at St Mark’s, Mr Patel received extensive training in complex colorectal tertiary referrals from across the UK. Since joining as a consultant at Worcestershire Acute Trust, he has introduced day case laparoscopic surgery at the Redditch site, and initiated newer techniques in coloproctology surgery – in particular day case haemorrhoidal surgery. Furthermore, Mr Patel has introduced a pelvic floor service to the region including laparoscopic prolapse surgery, management of faecal incontinence and obstructive defecatory disorders. Prior to his arrival, patients were being referred to neighboring trusts for diagnosis and management.
His current field of interest and practice, reflect his high level of specialist training in both laparoscopic general and colorectal surgery.
See Amit’s surgical outcomes here.
Read Amit’s recent testimonials and patient feedback here.
Doctor Patel was amazing. Very caring professional and considerate. He put my mind at ease and told me everything is going to be ok. And that he will be there for the duration of the operation and part of my aftercare. I felt as if I was important and Dr Patel took me seriously I wasn’t just another number, That had come into his office that day. I thank everyone that took the time and effort in helping me in my speedy recovery. I honestly wish Dr Patel Good fortune in his work. I’m glad it was no one other then Dr Patel.
VIDEO GUIDE TO HAEMORRHOIDS
SPECIAL CLINICAL INTERESTS
Laparoscopic inguinal and ventral wall hernia repair
Coloproctology including fistula in ano, anal fissures, day case haemorrhoidal surgery
Inflammatory bowel disease including laparoscopic pouch surgery
Pelvic floor disorders, including laparoscopic rectopexy, rectal prolapse surgery, and management of obstructive defecatory syndrome
Diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy and colonoscopy including polyp removal
Excision of skin lesions
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Royal College of Surgeons England
Association of Coloproctology Great Britain & Ireland
Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons Great Britain & Ireland
West Midlands Pelvic Floor Society
Medical and Dental defence union of Scotland
