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Mr James Hewes
Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon
MB ChB MD FRCS
Specialises in
- Gallbladder removal
- Gallstone disease
- Hernias
- Weight loss surgery
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I am a senior Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgeon with over 30 years of experience providing care both on the NHS and privately.
I manage all aspects of gallstone disease, including gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) and bile duct exploration for retained stones, with over 1,000 procedures performed. Gallstones are a common condition that can cause significant pain and illness, often affecting quality of life. I understand how debilitating these symptoms can be and am committed to treating patients as promptly and safely as possible to help them return to normal life. Gallbladder surgery is almost always performed laparoscopically (keyhole), allowing most patients to go home the same day and have a speedy recovery.
While hernias are sometimes dismissed as minor issues, I recognise that they can cause considerable discomfort and impact day-to-day life, including limiting physical activity and family time. I offer surgical treatment for all types of abdominal and groin hernias, including inguinal, femoral, incisional, ventral, umbilical, and recurrent hernias. Whenever appropriate, surgery is performed laparoscopically, which can lead to faster recovery and a quicker return to daily activities and work. The surgical approach is tailored to the type and size of the hernia.
I am an expert bariatric surgeon and have performed over 1,000 major weight loss procedures. I specialises in a range of operations including Mini and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Banding, and complex revision surgery. My bariatric practice is delivered through Verve Health Group which is CQC registered and of which I am a director. The service is known for its excellent safety record and outstanding patient feedback. We provide all services for the management of obesity including weight loss injections such as Wegovy and Mounjaro with specialist wrap around care for lasting results. I am dedicated to debunking many of the myths and stigmas around obesity and spend much of my time educating members of the public and health professionals to improve understanding of this disease and the transformative effects of surgery and mediactions.
I also offer surgery for hiatus hernia and acid reflux (fundoplication), as well as upper GI endoscopy.
When away from work I spend much of my time with my family of three energetic children. I am a keen sportsman and guitarist
General Medical Council Number: 4184368
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr James Hewes at Spire include:
General surgery
- Gallbladder / gallstone removal (cholecystectomy)
- Hernia surgery
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Additional information
Qualification and professional memberships
MB ChB / University of Sheffield Medical School / 1995
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MRCS (Eng) / Royal College of Surgeons of England / 2000
Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
MD / The Royal Free and University College Medical School, London / 2006
Doctor of Medicine
FRCS (General Surgery) / Royal College of Surgeons of England / 2009
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons
GMC / Specialist Registry for General Surgery / 2010
General Medical Council
Professional memberships
Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS)
Association of Upper GI surgeons (AUGIS)
Professional leadership
General Surgical representative of the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) at Spire Bristol Hospital
Current NHS posts
Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital
Contact information
| Website | https://jameshewes.co.uk/ |
| Private secretary | Lucy Ryan |
| Private secretary telephone | 0117 235 5354 |
| Private secretary email | admin@vervehealthgroup.com |