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Mr Nicholas Penney

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Mr Nicholas Penney

Mr Nicholas Penney

Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon

BSc MBBS PhD FRCS

Specialises in

  • Gallstones / Gallbladder removal
  • Oesophageal and gastric cancer
  • Gastro-oesophageal reflux and hiatus hernia
  • Inguinal hernia repair
  • Gastroscopy
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I am a highly experienced Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgeon, providing expert surgical care for patients with gallstones, hernias and acid reflux, as well as other upper gastrointestinal conditions. My approach uses advanced minimally invasive techniques to achieve faster recovery, less pain, and excellent long-term outcomes for patients.

I practise privately at Spire Norwich Hospital and am also based at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, where I am Service Lead for General Surgery. I have led the development of new surgical services, and my work has been featured on BBC News and BBC Breakfast.

I specialise in the treatment of a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, including gallstones and gallbladder disease, gastro-oesophageal reflux (heartburn) and anti-reflux surgery, as well as oesophageal and gastric cancer. I also manage achalasia and other oesophageal motility disorders, along with groin (inguinal) hernias, hiatus hernias, and paraoesophageal hernias. In addition, I perform both diagnostic and therapeutic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.

I established and lead the Upper Gastrointestinal Robotic Surgery service at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, where I have pioneered several regional firsts. Most notably, I performed the region’s first robotic oesophagectomy – a complex cancer procedure undertaken in only a small number of specialist centres across the UK. This work has been recognised in both local and national media and reflects my commitment to advancing surgical innovation and improving patient outcomes.

I trained at Imperial College London and completed specialist surgical training in Surrey and Sussex, followed by a robotic surgery fellowship in Newcastle upon Tyne, one of Europe’s leading centres for oesophagogastric cancer.

I hold a PhD from Imperial College London, where I researched the role of the gut microbiome in health, disease, and recovery following surgery. I was awarded the Sutherland-Earl Clinical Research Fellowship, and my work has been published in leading journals including Gut, Annals of Surgery, Nature Food, and Scientific Reports. I remain actively involved in clinical research, particularly in oesophagogastric cancer, surgical innovation, and post-operative outcomes.

Alongside my clinical and research work, I am committed to surgical education. I serve as Training Programme Director for Robotic Surgery and Endoscopy in the East of England and as Royal College of Surgeons College Tutor for General Surgery at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, where I support the training and development of future surgeons.

My approach is patient-centred, evidence-based, and focused on achieving the best possible outcomes – whether treating cancer, resolving reflux, or managing benign gastrointestinal conditions.

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General Medical Council Number: 7049811

Treatment information

Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Nicholas Penney at Spire include:

General surgery

Endoscopy

Other treatments

  • Diagnostic and therapeutic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
  • Gallstone and gallbladder disease
  • Gastro-oesophageal reflux (heartburn)
  • Gastroscopy
  • Groin / inguinal hernias
  • Hiatus hernia surgery
  • Minimally Invasive surgery
  • Oesophageal and gastric cancer
  • Paraoesophageal hernia surgery
  • Robotic surgery

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Additional information

Endoscopy
Gallstone surgery
Gastrointestinal surgery
General surgery
Hernia repair surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Minimal access surgery

Doctor of Philosophy / Imperial College London / 2019
PhD

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery / Imperial College London / 2009
MBBS

Bachelor of Science / Imperial College London / 2007
BSc

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons / Royal College of Surgeons / 2021
FRCS

Professional memberships

Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS)

Professional leadership

East of England Training Programme Director for Robotic Surgery and Endoscopy
Service Director for General Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal and Robotic Surgeon, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Service Director for General Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

I enjoy spending my spare time skiing, sailing, windsurfing and running as well as spending time with my wonderful wife and three children.

Telephone 01603 255 614
Private secretary Charlotte Fulcher
Private secretary telephone 07749 097302
Private secretary email charlotte.medicalsecretary@outlook.com
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