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Mr Nicholas Penney

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Mr Nicholas Penney

Mr Nicholas Penney

Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal and Robotic Surgeon

BSc MBBS PhD FRCS

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Specialises in

  • Gallbladder/gallstone removal
  • Oesophageal and gastric cancer
  • Gastro-oesophageal reflux and hiatus hernia
  • Inguinal hernia repair
  • Gastroscopy

I am a Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgeon at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), with over a decade of specialist experience in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex gastrointestinal conditions. I offer expert care in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, aiming for faster recovery, reduced discomfort, and excellent long-term outcomes for my patients.

I specialise in the treatment of a wide range of upper gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, including oesophageal and gastric cancer, gallstones and gallbladder disease, gastro-oesophageal reflux (heartburn) and anti-reflux surgery.

I also manage achalasia and other oesophageal motility disorders, as well as groin (inguinal) hernias, hiatus hernias, and paraoesophageal hernias. In addition, I perform both diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy.

I lead the Upper GI Robotic Surgery service at NNUH, having established several regional firsts — including the hospital’s first Robotic-Assisted Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy, a highly complex cancer procedure offered at only a handful of centres across the UK. This milestone was featured by the Eastern Daily Press and reflects our team’s dedication to cutting-edge surgical innovation.

I trained at Imperial College London and completed specialist surgical training in Surrey and Sussex, followed by a prestigious Robotic Surgery Fellowship in Newcastle upon Tyne, one of Europe's leading centres for oesophagogastric cancer.

I also hold a PhD, having investigated the role of the gut microbiome in health, disease, and recovery following surgery. I was awarded the prestigious Sutherland-Earl Clinical Research Fellowship, and my research has been published in leading journals such as Gut, Annals of Surgery, Nature Food, and Scientific Reports. I continue to be actively involved in clinical research, particularly in the field of oesophagogastric cancer, surgical innovation, and post-operative outcomes.

In addition to my clinical and research work, I am passionate about surgical education. I serve as the Training Programme Director for Robotic Surgery and Endoscopy in the East of England and hold a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy in recognition of my contributions to teaching. I regularly deliver training through simulation and cadaveric courses, as well as through educational surgical videos.

My approach to care is patient-centred, evidence-based, and focused on achieving the best possible outcomes — whether managing cancer, resolving reflux, or addressing benign gastrointestinal disease.

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General Medical Council Number: 7049811

Treatment information

Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Nicholas Penney at Spire include:

General surgery

Endoscopy

Other treatments

  • Diagnostic and therapeutic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
  • Gallstone and gallbladder disease
  • Gastro-oesophageal reflux (heartburn)
  • Gastroscopy
  • Groin / inguinal hernias
  • Hiatus hernia surgery
  • Minimally Invasive surgery
  • Oesophageal and gastric cancer
  • Paraoesophageal hernia surgery
  • Robotic surgery

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Additional information

General surgery
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal surgery
Hernia repair surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Minimal access surgery
Gallstone surgery

Doctor of Philosophy / Imperial College London / 2019
PhD

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery / Imperial College London / 2009
MBBS

Bachelor of Science / Imperial College London / 2007
BSc

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons / Royal College of Surgeons / 2021
FRCS

Professional memberships

Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS)

Professional leadership

I am the East of England support Training Programme Director for Robotic Surgery and Endoscopy.

Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal and Robotic Surgeon, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

I enjoy spending my spare time skiing, sailing, windsurfing and running as well as spending time with my wonderful wife and three children.

Telephone 01603 255 614
Private secretary Charlotte Fulcher
Private secretary telephone 07749 097302
Private secretary email charlotte.medicalsecretary@outlook.com
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