Mr Christopher D Briggs
Qualifications
MB, ChB, MD, FRCS
GMC number: 4720841
Practising since: 2000
Specialties
General Surgery
Consultation times
- Most days by arrangement
- Overview
About
Mr Chris Briggs is a Consultant general surgeon who qualified from the University of Sheffield medical school at the turn of the millennium. He trained in general surgery in the South Yorkshire region and spent two years in Leicester studying for a research MD into the invasive properties of colorectal cancer cells which have implanted in the liver. He then sub-specialised in Gallstone, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic surgery, working on the Sheffield liver and pancreatic unit for two and a half years and subsequently spent a year at the Leeds liver transplantation centre.
He completed his training here in Plymouth as a Senior Fellow and has been a Consultant Surgeon at Derriford and Nuffield Hospitals since 2013. He is an expert in the treatment of gallstones (laparoscopic cholecystectomy and bile duct exploration), and laparoscopic / open hernia repair, as well as major abdominal surgery for liver and pancreatic cancers.
Mr Chris Briggs is a Consultant general surgeon who qualified from the University of Sheffield medical school at the turn of the millennium. He trained in general surgery in the South Yorkshire region and spent two years in Leicester studying for a research MD into the invasive properties of colorectal cancer cells which have implanted in the liver. He then sub-specialised in Gallstone, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic surgery, working on the Sheffield liver and pancreatic unit for two and a half years and subsequently spent a year at the Leeds liver transplantation centre.
Special interests
His special areas of interest are as follows:
- Inguinal hernia repair
- Incisional hernia repair
- Femoral hernia repair
- Abdominal hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia repair
- Laparoscopic hernia repair
- Gallstones and gallbladder surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Liver surgery
- Pancreatic surgery
Other interests
These include:
- use of minimally invasive techniques in the management of severe pancreatitis.
- abdominal Sarcoma
Personal interests
Christopher enjoys spending time with his two very active young children. He also enjoys playing golf, as well as playing his guitar and piano.
Languages spoken
English
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Christopher D Briggs at Nuffield Health
- Liver biopsy
- Hernia repair
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
- Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder removal)
Locations Mr Christopher D Briggs works with
Related experience
Memberships
- Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons
- Pancreatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland (committee member)
Other posts held
- Consultant Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgeon, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
Declaration
Mr Christopher D Briggs does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Christopher D Briggs does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Christopher D Briggs does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.