Mr Stephen Lake

I am a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon in Worcester, specialising in laparoscopic colorectal (keyhole bowel) surgery and the investigation and treatment of colorectal disease using modern endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques.

I have played a key role in developing and introducing several highly successful clinical services across Worcestershire, including laparoscopic colorectal surgery and enhanced endoscopy techniques, most notably the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. I am also a co‑founder of the Worcestershire Bowel Clinic, providing specialist care for patients with bowel conditions in the local area.

I graduated from the University of Birmingham in 1978 with a First‑Class Honours Degree in Medicine. Following junior doctor training at the United Birmingham Hospitals, I was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in 1982.

I undertook higher surgical training at the Royal Free Hospital in London and was subsequently appointed Lecturer in Surgery at the University of Leicester. During this time, I completed my surgical training and undertook dedicated surgical research, for which I was awarded a Doctorate in Medicine (MD) by the University of Leicester and a Hunterian Professorship by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

I was appointed Consultant General Surgeon at Worcester Royal Infirmary in 1991 and have served the Worcestershire population for over three decades. Alongside my clinical work, I have held several senior leadership and service‑development roles in Worcester, including a Clinical Director for Cancer Services, a Clinical Director for Surgery and Clinical Director for Endoscopy.

While I continue to fully participate in the general surgical emergency service at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, my main specialist interest is colorectal disease, particularly diagnosis and treatment using endoscopic (flexible telescope) techniques and laparoscopic (keyhole) colorectal surgery.

I provide comprehensive care for patients with bowel cancer, colorectal symptoms requiring endoscopic investigation, benign and malignant colorectal disease and conditions suitable for minimally invasive bowel surgery.

My approach focuses on early diagnosis, modern surgical techniques, and patient‑centred care, helping patients in Worcester achieve the best possible outcomes.

In recognition of my experience and contribution to surgical education, I was appointed an Intercollegiate Examiner by the Intercollegiate Examination Board in 2006, serving as a final assessor for higher surgical trainees across the UK.