Mr Golam Farook
Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon
MB BS, FRCS, FICS, MS (General Surgery)
I trained in colorectal and general surgery and my practice includes: upper and lower GI endoscopies and all aspects of general surgery and endoscopies, bowel cancer surgery eg laparoscopy, inflammatory bowel surgery including Crohn's, ulcerative colitis and pouch surgery. I also undertake faecal incontinence and functional bowel disorder eg obstructive defecation, rectal prolapse, perianal conditions including piles/fistula in ano/fissure, laparoscopic surgery including inguinal hernia and incisional hernia.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Golam Farook at Spire include:
General surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Gastroscopy
- Haemorrhoids removal treatment
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Special clinical interests: Colorectal cancer surgery / Laparoscopic colorectal surgery | Inflammatory bowel disorders including ileoanal pouch surgery | General surgery | Laparoscopic surgery including hernias | Pelvic floor surgery eg rectal prolapse, obstructive defecation | Perianal conditions eg piles, fistula, fissure | Faecal incontinence | Upper and lower GI endoscopies
Qualification and professional memberships
MB BS / Calcutta / 1988
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Professional memberships
Association of Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland
Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain & Ireland
Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons
Current NHS posts
Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon, Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Personal profile
I am involved in charity and community work. I am also involved in cricket - coaching to children. My hobbies include cricket, swimming, badminton, collecting postal stamps and gardening.
Contact information
| Telephone | 0191 418 8637 |
| info@spirewashington.com | |
| Private secretary | Vicky Surtees |
| Private secretary telephone | 0191 415 1272 Ext 7512324 |
| Private secretary email | victoria.surtees@spirehealthcare.com |