Dr James Hawken
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist
BMedSci BMBS MRCP(UK)
I have been a consultant at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston since 2022. I completed the majority of my training in gastroenterology and hepatology in the Severn Deanery and also gained experience in all aspects of liver disease including liver transplantation by working in Cambridge, Southampton and London.
I can investigate a wide range of gastro-intestinal symptoms such abdominal pain, heartburn, bloating, diarrhoea and assessing those concerned about their liver or pancreas.
My expertise lies in the investigation and management of liver disease, which can range from investigating for early signs of liver disease to caring for those with advanced chronic liver disease. I have a great deal of experiencing caring for people with liver disease due to alcohol and metabolic factors. My specialty interest is in pancreas and biliary medicine, including conditions such as primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), autoimmune pancreatitis and Sphincter of oddi dysfunction (SOD).
I am committed to practising compassionate, patient centred medicine.
I am heavily involved in medical research and passionate about giving patients the opportunity to participate in research trials. I am Principal Investigator (PI) for a large Cancer Research UK led trial for patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis and inflammatory bowel disease.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr James Hawken at Spire include:
Hepatology
Other treatments
- Endoscopy
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Additional information
Clinical interests
abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, gastro-intestinal symptoms, heartburn, investigation and management of liver disease, pancreatico-biliary medicine, primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)
Qualification and professional memberships
BMedSci / University of Nottingham / 2008
Bachelor of Medical Sciences
BM BS / University of Nottingham / 2010
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MRCP(UK) / Royal College of Physicians / 2014
Member of the the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom
Professional memberships
British Association for the Study of the Liver (BASL)
British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG)
Royal College of Physicians (RCP)
European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE)
Professional leadership
I am Specialty Tutor for Postgraduate Training at Bristol Royal Infirmary
Personal profile
Outside work my time is spent with my wife, young son and Cocker Spaniel. I am a keen sports player and supporter, which includes being a Bristol Bears season ticket holder. I love to travel and am a keen open water swimmer, combining the two wherever possible.
Contact information
| Private secretary | Claire Trenberth |
| Private secretary telephone | 01454 318594 |
| Private secretary email | claire.trenberth@gmail.com |