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Mr Alan James
Consultant Upper Gastro-Intestinal and General Surgeon
MA, FRCS
Specialises in
- Achalasia – surgery and endoscopic treatment
- Anti-reflux surgery and hiatus hernia repair
- Bile duct stones and endoscopic treatment (ERCP)
- Gallstones and gallbladder disease – specialist treatment including laparoscopic cholecystectom
- Hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic – inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional)
I am a Consultant in Laparoscopic Upper Gastro-intestinal and General Surgery with a specialist interest in the treatment of gallstones and gallbladder disease. I provide advanced surgical and endoscopic treatments for gallstones, including laparoscopic (keyhole) gallbladder surgery and the treatment of bile duct stones (ERCP).
I perform a high volume of minimally invasive procedures, with a focus on rapid recovery, minimal downtime and excellent patient outcomes. In addition to gallbladder surgery, I treat simple and complex hernias, reflux and other upper gastrointestinal conditions
I studied medicine at Oxford University and King’s College London and undertook higher surgical training in the South-East of England. I was appointed as a Consultant at East Surrey Hospital in 2010. I have held roles including Clinical Lead for Trauma and Endoscopy, and I am currently Clinical Lead for General Surgery at East Surrey Hospital. My private practice mirrors my NHS specialty work.
I offer prompt assessment and treatment for gallstones, with timely access to surgery where needed.
General Medical Council Number: 4034652
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Alan James at Spire include:
General surgery
- Gallbladder / gallstone removal (cholecystectomy)
- Hernia surgery
Other treatments
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Minimal access surgery
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Additional information
Clinical interests
General surgery
Hernia repair surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Upper GI surgery, gallstone disease, anti-reflux surgery.
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
Royal College of Surgeons of England
British Medical Association
Current NHS posts
Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Surrey and Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust
Personal profile
I am a keen musician, playing guitar and composing electronic music. I enjoy squash, cycling, sailing and have two children.