An initial consultation with Mr Irshad Shaikh is from £225.
Mr Irshad Shaikh
Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon
MS, MD, FRCS (General Surgery), EBSQ (coloproctology)
Specialises in
- Colorectal
- Colonoscopy
- Bowel surgery
- Hernia
- Anal fissure
Also available for:
Virtual consultations:
I am a General Surgeon specialising in colorectal surgery and I trained in Scotland, Southeast Thames rotation for higher surgical training and RSO fellowship at St Mark's Hospital for a year. Following this, I completed Ethicon sponsored laparoscopic fellowship at St Mark's Hospital and training in locally advanced rectal cancers including pelvic exenteration.
I was appointed at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in October 2014 as a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon and I also hold an Honorary Consultant Surgeon appointment at St Mark's Hospital, Harrow. I lead advanced rectal cancer surgery and jointly lead anal cancer surgery.
General Medical Council Number: C6067782
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Irshad Shaikh at Spire include:
General surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Bowel surgery, colostomy and ileostomy
- Anal fissure surgery
- Anal warts surgery
- Anal fistula surgery
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Haemorrhoids removal treatment
- Hernia surgery
- Laparoscopy investigation and treatment
Other treatments
General surgery, coloproctology, colorectal surgery, endoscopy, minimal access, haemorrhoid surgery including HALO treatment, banding/injection of haemorrhoids, anal and colorectal cancer, rectal prolapse surgery and treatment of locally advanced cancer.
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Important information about COVID-19 tests
Spire Norwich Hospital 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
Colonoscopy
Coloproctology
Colorectal surgery
Endoscopy
Hernia repair surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Minimal access surgery
Endometriosis
All colonic surgery with laparoscopic approach (keyhole), Robotic colorectal surgery and Trans anal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancers. Treatment of advanced rectal surgery including total pelvic exenteration. Recently developing high resolution anoscopy to diagnose early anal cancers.
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland Colorectal Disease
European Society of Coloproctology
Research and publications
Enhanced recovery
Clinical outcome research
Pelvic cancer surgery
Current NHS posts
Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust
Personal profile
Mr Shaikh is a keen chess and cricket player. Most of his free time is spent looking after his children and their education as he has two children of school age. He quite enjoys armature cooking and finds cycling and running relaxing after a busy period at work.
Contact information
| Telephone | 01603 255 574 |
| Private secretary | Mrs Donna Lorne |
| Private secretary telephone | 07771984156 |
| Private secretary email | donna.medicalsecretary@thelorn.es |