Mr Alan James
Qualifications
MA, FRCS
GMC number: 4034652
Practising since: 1993
Sub-specialties: Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Consultation times
- Alternate Thursdays 13:30–17:00
- Overview
About
Mr Alan James is a Consultant in Laparoscopic Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, with specialist interests in the treatment of gallstones and gallbladder disease, inguinal, femoral and abdominal wall hernias, and reflux. He provides advanced surgical and endoscopic treatments for gallstones, including laparoscopic (keyhole) gallbladder surgery and the treatment of bile duct stones (ERCP). He also specialises in laparoscopic hernia repair and anti-reflux surgery.
Mr James performs a high volume of minimally invasive procedures, with a focus on rapid recovery, minimal downtime and excellent patient outcomes.
He studied medicine at Oxford University and King’s College London and undertook higher surgical training in the South-East of England. He was appointed at East Surrey Hospital in 2010 and has over 15 years' experience as a Consultant Upper GI Surgeon. Mr James has held roles including Clinical Lead for Trauma and Lead for Endoscopy, and is currently Clinical Lead for General Surgery at East Surrey Hospital. His private practice mirrors his NHS specialty work.
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Special interests
- Gallstones
- Gallbladder disease
- Gallbladder surgery
- Laparoscopic (keyhole) cholecystectomy
- Biliary colic
- Cholecystitis
- Bile Duct Stones
- ERCP
- Laparoscopic hernia repair
- Inguinal hernia
- Groin hernia
- Umbilical hernia
- Incisional hernia
- Anti-reflux surgery
- Fundoplication
- Achalasia
- Laparoscopic cardiomyotomy
- Upper gastrointestinal surgery
- Endoscopy.
Personal interests
- Family
- Music
- Cooking
- Sailing.
Languages spoken
English, French, Spanish
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Alan James at Nuffield Health
- Gastroesophageal
- Gastroscopy (or gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy)
- Open surgery groin hernia repair
- Local anaesthetic
- Umbilical hernia repair
- Hernia repair
- Reflux surgery (fundoplication)
- Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder removal)
- Laparoscopic groin hernia repair
- Diagnostic endoscopy
- Laparoscopic reflux surgery (fundoplication)
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatogram (or ERCP)
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Hernia unilateral
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
Locations Mr Alan James works with
Related experience
Memberships
- Association of Upper GI Surgeons
Other posts held
- Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Insurers Mr Alan James works with
Mr Alan James works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- CS Healthcare
- The Exeter
- Freedom Health
- Simplyhealth
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Westfield Health WPA
Declaration
Mr Alan James does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Alan James does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Alan James does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.