Laparoscopic surgery
Imaging of colorectal cancer using Positron Emission Tomography
Haemorrhoids

Consultant Surgeon, Barnet and Chase Farm NHS Trust, Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Royal College of Surgeons of England
Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons

Training and Background

Mr Francis qualified from The Royal London Hospital in 1993 and completed his senior house officer training at St Bartholomews and Whipps Cross Hospitals. Following this he began specialist registrar training on the North East Thames Higher Surgical Rotation involving general, colorectal and laparoscopic training at The Whittington, Princess Alexandra Hospital Harlow, University College London, Chase Farm and Colchester Hospitals. During this time he carried out research at the Middlesex Hospital, London and was awarded an MD Thesis for his work on the role of Positron Emission Tomography in Colorectal Cancer.

In addition, he has spent time gaining specialist colorectal experience at the Middlesex Hospital and advanced laparoscopic experience at the internationally renowned unit at Colchester Hospital where he attended advanced training courses in laparoscopic biliary and hernia surgery and laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Mr Francis is also a keen endoscopist and regularly performs both upper and lower endoscopy.

Special Interests

Mr Francis's main interests include advanced laparoscopic surgery (ranging from laparoscopic hernia repair to both benign and malignant gastrointestinal resections), colorectal surgery and endoscopy. In addition he has wide experience in general surgical conditions.

He is an international expert in PET imaging in regard to gastrointestinal malignancies and has published much peer reviewed work in this field including book chapters.

Service at Spire Bushey Hospital

Mr Francis will be providing a consultation, diagnostic and surgical service in line with his special interests.

NHS Service

Mr Francis has been a consultant surgeon at Chase Farm Hospital since October 2005 where he provides a Laparoscopic, Colorectal and General surgical service

I am a general surgical advisor to BBC television drama for Holby City. I have been involved in this medical drama for over two years and I am currently working on my third series.

I enjoy many sports both as a spectator and player, including rugby, football, cricket and tennis as well as watching films and travelling. I also enjoy spending much of my leisure time with my young family.