Mr Simon Paterson-Brown
Consultant General Surgeon
MBBS, FRCS, MPhil, MS
Specialises in
No longer accepting new patients for surgery.
I am a Consultant General Surgeon with a major sub-specialty interest in oesophago-gastric disorders, both benign and malignant. I have had a long term interest in laparoscopic surgery, particularly related to treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux, gall stones and abdominal wall hernias. In addition to these elective interests I also have an interest in emergency surgery and have contributed towards the re-organisation of emergency surgical services in the UK.
I am currently on the Patient Safety Board of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and have helped to develop training courses to improve patient safety in the peri-operative period.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Simon Paterson-Brown at Spire include:
General surgery
- Gastroscopy
- Gallbladder / gallstone removal (cholecystectomy)
- Hernia surgery
- Laparoscopy investigation and treatment
- Sportsman's groin
- Swallowing difficulties (Dysphagia)
Other treatments
No longer accepting new patients for surgery
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
Spire Edinburgh Hospitals Murrayfield and Shawfair Park is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Endoscopy
Hernia repair surgery
Gastrointestinal cancer
Gastrointestinal surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Minimal access surgery
I have a major subspecialist interest in upper gastrointestinal and laparoscopic surgery including the management of benign and malignant oesophago-gastric disorders, gall bladder and benign biliary surgery and anti-reflux surgery. I also have an interest in abdominal wall and groin hernias.
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
Chairman Patient Safety Board, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
Past President, Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons
Fellow and Council member, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
Member Association of Surgeons, Great Britain & Ireland
Research and publications
- Surgical assessment
- Oesophago-gastric disorders
- Emergency surgery
Current NHS posts
Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh
Personal profile
In addition to my professional interests around surgery, teaching and patient safety, I enjoy music, golfing, fishing, skiing and running.
Contact information
| Telephone | 0131 334 0363 |
| Website | http://www.herniasurgeryscotland.com |
| Private secretary | Patricia Kelly - 0131 316 2457 |
| Private secretary email | patricia.kelly@spirehealthcare.com |