Mr Jonathan Heath
Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon
MB, ChB, FRCS (Gen Surg)
My clinical practice at the Spire Fylde Coast Hospital includes, gallbladder operations and abdominal wall hernia operations. The majority of these are carried out as keyhole (laparoscopic) operations.
I investigate and treat minor anal conditions such as haemorrhoids and anal fistulae. I carry out diagnostic colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy examinations.
I qualified from the University of Liverpool Medical School in 1990. I undertook the bulk of my postgraduate surgical training in the North West region. I spent a year in Blackpool in 1998, researching the effect of patient information upon surgical outcome. My training in colorectal surgery was completed at The Manchester Royal Infirmary and Christie Hospitals. I came to Blackpool at the end of my training scheme in 2001.
I was appointed as a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in 2002. I continue to work at the Blackpool Victoria Hospital as a Medical Examiner.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Jonathan Heath at Spire include:
General surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Gallbladder / gallstone removal (cholecystectomy)
- Hernia surgery
Other treatments
- Benign proctology
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Laparoscopic and minimal access surgery
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Gallstone surgery
Hernia repair surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Qualification and professional memberships
MBChB / University of Liverpool / 1990
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Professional memberships
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCSEd)
Member of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI)
Member of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI)
Professional leadership
General surgery representative for the Medical Advisory Committee, Spire Fylde Coast Hospital
Research and publications
The role of patient information in improving surgical outcome and quality of life. Factors affecting outcome following varicose vein surgery (MD Thesis in preparation).
Current NHS posts
Medical Examiner, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Personal profile
I am married and have four adult children. Any time remaining after family, dog and work commitments is taken up tinkering with computers, gadgets, DIY and reading. I would like to spend more time road cycling. I enjoy swimming and occasionally take part in open water events.
Contact information
| Telephone | 01253 308 031 |
| info@spirefyldecoast.com |