An initial consultation with Mr Vamsi Ramana Velchuru is from £200.
Mr Vamsi Ramana Velchuru
Consultant General, Laparoscopic and Colorectal Surgeon
MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Edin), FRCS(Gen Surg), MIS & Robotic CR Surg(Chicago, USA)
Specialises in
- Laparoscopic hernia repair
- Gallbladder surgery
- Colorectal surgery
- Bowel cancer
- Ingrown toenail surgery
Languages spoken
English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil
With over 14 years of Consultant experience in the NHS, I am a dedicated General and Colorectal Surgeon passionate about providing expert surgical care tailored to each patient’s individual needs. Based primarily at James Paget University Hospitals NHS Trust, I have extensive experience in both minimally invasive (keyhole) and open surgical techniques, offering patients safe, effective, and evidence-based treatment options.
I completed my Higher Surgical Training in the UK and undertook advanced fellowship training in minimally invasive and robotic colorectal surgery in Chicago, USA. I am also JAG accredited in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including colonoscopy and gastroscopy, ensuring comprehensive assessment and management of gastrointestinal conditions.
Having performed over 3,000 laparoscopic and open procedures, my specialist areas include hernia repair (inguinal, umbilical, incisional), piles (using advanced techniques such as Anolift), fistulas, fissures, and other anorectal disorders. Experienced in diverticular disease, colorectal cancer and stoma surgery. I am committed to providing personalised care that prioritises patient safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes.
I have over 20 year's experience in open hernia surgery and 15 years with laparoscopic (keyhole) hernia surgery with excellent results.
In addition to my clinical and academic work, I am actively involved in surgical research, clinical trials, and medical education leadership. I am passionate about promoting bowel cancer awareness in the community. Outside of surgery, I enjoy long-distance cycling and hiking across the world, often combining these pursuits with charity fundraising efforts to support bowel cancer research.
In private practice, I am dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, combining surgical precision with compassionate support. My aim is to offer patients suffering from hernias and anorectal conditions such as piles a clear, informed pathway to recovery through proven, minimally invasive approaches. I offer not just surgical expertise, but also a partnership with patients—listening carefully, explaining clearly, and supporting every step of the way.
General Medical Council Number: 5188187
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Vamsi Ramana Velchuru at Spire include:
General surgery
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal fissure surgery
- Anal warts surgery
- Bowel surgery, colostomy and ileostomy
- Bowel disorder test
- Gallbladder / gallstone removal (cholecystectomy)
- Haemorrhoids removal treatment
- Hernia surgery
- Ingrown toenail surgery
- Laparoscopy investigation and treatment
Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Gastroscopy
Other treatments
- Chron's disease
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Fistula in ano surgery
- Gallstones (laparoscopic cholecystectomy)
- Groin hernia repair (laparoscopic, keyhole, open surgery)
- Incisional hernia repair (simple and complex)
- Lipoma excision
- Pile surgery (banding in outpatient clinics, haemorrhoidectomy / anolift procedure)
- Rectal bleeding
- Stoma formation / closure
- Ulcerative colitis
- Umbilical hernia repair
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Bowel disease
Colonoscopy
Coloproctology
Colorectal surgery
Gallstone surgery
Gastrointestinal
General surgery
Hernia repair surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Minimal access surgery
Qualification and professional memberships
MIS CRC fellowship / University of Illinois, Chicago, USA / 2012
Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery Fellowship
FRCS (Gen Surg) / Intercollegiate Speciality Boards,Edinburgh / 2009
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (General Surgery)
FRCS / Royal college of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK / 2001
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons
MRCS / Royal college of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK / 2001
Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons
MBBS / Mysore University, India / 1993
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Professional memberships
General Medical Council
Medical Defence Union
European Society of Hernia Surgery
RCS, Edinburgh
Professional leadership
Consultant, General & Colorectal Surgery
Director Of Medical Education(Norwich Med School + PG)
Chair, Clinical Ethics Advisory Group
CESR Champion, General Surgery(EOE)
Educational Supervisor
Norwich Medical School Lead (Trust) (Prior)
QI Lead(Trust) (Prior)
SAS Tutor (Prior)
Appraiser (Prior)
Chair, Hospital Transfusion Committee (Prior)
Research and publications
Media Coverage
Current NHS posts
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Personal profile
Recently I have been hooked to hiking and did the Yorkshire Three Peak Challenge and Machu Pichu trial last year. Since 6 years I have been cycling long distances for Charity (Bowel Cancer UK) which I thoroughly enjoy. I live in a small village south of Norwich with my lovely wife and two boys.
Contact information
| Telephone | 01603 255 614 |
| Private secretary | Chloe Baker |
| Private secretary telephone | 07440 171 960 |
| Private secretary email | chloe.medicalsecretary@outlook.com |