Mr Rob Walker
Qualifications
MBChB, PhD, FRCS
GMC number: 6143923
Practising since: 2006
Specialties
General Surgery
- Overview
About
Mr Rob Walker is a Consultant Robotic and Laparoscopic Oesophagogastric and General Surgeon with a specialist interest in upper gastrointestinal disease. He practices at Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital and holds an NHS consultant post, providing comprehensive care for both benign and malignant conditions.
Mr Walker specialises in minimally invasive and robotic surgery for oesophageal and gastric disorders, including reflux disease, hiatus hernia, achalasia, gallstone disease, and upper gastrointestinal cancers. He is trained in advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques, aiming to optimise patient recovery, reduce complications, and deliver excellent clinical outcomes.
He completed higher surgical training in the UK and undertook advanced fellowship training in oesophagogastric surgery. Mr Walker holds a PhD in cancer science, with research focused on perioperative optimisation and outcomes in cancer surgery. He remains actively involved in research, audit, and education, contributing to the training of future surgeons.
Mr Walker is committed to delivering clear, patient-centred care, ensuring that patients are fully informed and supported throughout their treatment journey. He works closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide personalised treatment plans aligned with current best evidence.
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Rob Walker at Nuffield Health
- Gastroesophageal
- Appendicectomy
- Splenectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Gastroscopy (or gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy)
- Open surgery groin hernia repair
- Excisional biopsy
- Umbilical hernia repair
- Therapeutic Endoscopy
- Reflux surgery (fundoplication)
- Hernia repair
- Excision of skin lesion
- Bilateral inguinal hernia repair
- Skin surgery
- Laparoscopic groin hernia repair
- Diagnostic endoscopy
- Laparoscopic reflux surgery (fundoplication)
- Ileostomy
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Abdominal adhesion surgery
- Hernia unilateral
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
Locations Mr Rob Walker works with
Related experience
Research
Mr Rob Walker has a strong research background focused on improving outcomes for patients undergoing surgery for oesophageal and gastric conditions. His work has explored how patients can be better prepared for major surgery, including the role of prehabilitation—structured programmes of exercise, nutrition, and medical optimisation designed to improve recovery and reduce complications.
He has contributed to national and international research examining how patients respond to treatments such as chemotherapy and surgery for oesophageal cancer, with the aim of tailoring treatment to the individual. This includes work on identifying factors that influence recovery, complications, and long-term outcomes, helping to guide more personalised care.
Mr Walker also has an interest in innovation and the use of data to improve surgical decision-making, including research into predictive models that help identify patients who may benefit most from specific treatments.
His research underpins a modern, evidence-based approach to care, ensuring that patients receive treatment informed by the latest developments in surgical practice. He remains actively involved in research, audit, and education, and is committed to translating advances in science into clear, practical benefits for his patients.
Memberships
- British Medical Association
- Association of Upper GI Surgery
Other posts held
- Consultant Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgeon
Insurers Mr Rob Walker works with
Mr Rob Walker works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Bupa On Demand
- Cigna
- The Exeter
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Westfield Health WPA
Declaration
Mr Rob Walker does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Rob Walker does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Rob Walker does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.