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Mr Andrew (AJ) Clark
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
BSc (Hons), MB ChB, MD, FRCSEd
Specialises in
- Colorectal cancer
- Endoscopy
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Minimally invasive colorectal surgery
- Umbilical/groin hernias
I was appointed to Addenbrooke's, Cambridge in 2011 and returned to Edinburgh in 2013 following the retirement of David Bartolo from Edinburgh practice. I have particular expertise in minimally invasive colorectal surgery with the largest experience of it in the region, outstanding quality performance indicators, and having taught on international courses and mentored consultant colleagues.
I work in Spire Shawfair Park's endoscopy suite which holds JAG accreditation.
Extended fellowships were undertaken in laparoscopic colorectal surgery in the renowned unit in Brisbane, and in inflammatory bowel disease and pouch surgery in Edinburgh. I studied and trained in Edinburgh, including a doctoral thesis in colorectal cancer molecular genetics.
I undertake the full range of colorectal practice including modern techniques such as HALO, stapled haemorrhoidectomy, laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy and cleft closure for pilonidal sinus. I also have active colonoscopy and laparoscopic parastomal/incisional hernia practices. General surgery practice is deliberately limited to umbilical/groin hernias and minor skin lumps.
General Medical Council Number: 4442563
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Andrew (AJ) Clark at Spire include:
General surgery
- Anal fissure surgery
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal warts surgery
- Bowel surgery, colostomy and ileostomy
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Haemorrhoids removal treatment
- Hernia surgery
- Laparoscopy investigation and treatment
Endoscopy
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Additional information
Clinical interests
General surgery
Colorectal surgery
Coloproctocology
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal cancer
Gastrointestinal surgery
Gastrointestinal
Hernia repair surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Minimal access surgery
Special clinical interests: Inflammatory bowel disease surgery including ileal pouches and adolescent practice. Colorectal cancer - genetics and early detection. Modern techniques in proctology and prolapse (HALO, stapled haemorrhoidectomy, pilonidal cleft closure, laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy). Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS).
Research and publications
- Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
- Ileal pouch surgery
- Colorectal cancer genetics
Current NHS posts
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, NHS Lothian.
Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh.
Personal profile
Schooled in Morayshire, I have maintained a love of the Scottish countryside, which I try to impart to my three sons. I enjoy fly fishing, playing very average golf, and am a novice but keen beekeeper.
Contact information
| Telephone | 0131 334 0363 |
| Private secretary | Helen Langthorne |
| Private secretary telephone | 0747 208 1185 |
| Private secretary email | ajclarksurgery@yahoo.co.uk |