Miss Jennifer Henderson Darrien

Qualifications

MBChB, MSc, ChM, FRCS

GMC number: 6075341

Practising since: 2003

Specialties

General Surgery

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About

Miss Jennifer Henderson Darrien is an experienced Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Surgeon, and General Surgeon, offering specialist care for patients seeking gallbladder removal, hernia repair, and benign UGI procedures. She is committed to delivering safe, evidence‑based surgical treatment with a personalised, compassionate approach.


Jennifer graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2003, completing extensive postgraduate surgical training in General Surgery, Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Surgery, Benign Biliary Surgery, and Upper GI Surgery across Scotland’s leading teaching hospitals in Edinburgh and Glasgow.


She went on to complete a prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of England–approved Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at University College London Hospital (UCLH) and NHS Northumbria, gaining advanced expertise in primary and revisional bariatric surgery.

Consultant Experience

Jennifer has held substantive NHS Consultant posts in General Surgery, UGI Surgery, and Bariatric Surgery in both Scotland and England, including at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. She continues to support Remote & Rural Surgery Services across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.


For further information, please visit https://jenniferdarriensurgeon.online

Special interests

General Surgery

  • Hernia surgery (inguinal, umbilical, incisional)
  • Excision of skin lesions (“lumps and bumps”)

Benign Biliary Surgery

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (keyhole gallbladder removal)
  • Management of gallstones and biliary colic

Benign Upper GI Surgery

  • Laparoscopic fundoplication
  • Hiatal hernia repair
  • Reflux (GORD) surgery

Endoscopy

  • Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy)

Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

  • Primary bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy)
  • Revisional bariatric surgery
  • Bariatric endoscopy
  • Intragastric balloon therapy

Other interests

  • Primary and Revisional Bariatric Surgery
  • Bariatric Endoscopy
  • Intragastric Balloons

Languages spoken

English

Treatments and tests offered by Miss Jennifer Henderson Darrien at Nuffield Health

  • Gastroscopy (or gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy)
  • Laparoscopic reflux surgery (fundoplication)
  • Hernia repair
  • Excision of skin lesion
  • Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder removal)
  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)

Locations Miss Jennifer Henderson Darrien works with

Related experience

Research

Jennifer collaborates effectively with colleagues to contribute to the field of academic surgery. She is an Invited Guest Speaker and Panellist at a variety of Industry, National and International Events.

Memberships

  • Member of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow
  • Member of the British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS).
  • Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO).

Insurers Miss Jennifer Henderson Darrien works with

Miss Jennifer Henderson Darrien works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • WPA
  • AXA Health
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • Aviva Health
  • Cigna
  • Bupa
  • Healix

Declaration

Miss Jennifer Henderson Darrien does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Miss Jennifer Henderson Darrien does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Miss Jennifer Henderson Darrien does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.