Mr Jonathan Gilbert
Consultant General Surgeon
MS, FRCS
"I have worked at Spire Thames Valley Hospital for nearly 30 years as a Consultant Surgeon. I continue to work at this hospital because the clinical care of patients is first class."
Specialises in
I specialise in general surgery including: coloproctology, minimal access surgery, hernia repair surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, endoscopy, colonoscopy, colorectal surgery.
I specialise in coloproctology and hernia surgery.
I have performed more than 10,000 colonoscopies and similarly the HALO-RAR operation for piles (haemorrhoids) since 2010.
My research interests are keyhole surgery for the removal of the gallbladder and the use of robotics. I have published papers on cancer of the large intestine (colon and rectum), keyhole surgery for the removal of the gallbladder and the use of robotics – as seen on BBC Tomorrow's World.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Jonathan Gilbert at Spire include:
General surgery
- Hernia surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Gastroscopy
- Haemorrhoids removal treatment
- Anal fissure surgery
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal warts surgery
Other treatments
- HALO-RAR - Haemorrhoidal Artery Ligation Operation
- Coloproctology
- Colorectal surgery
- Endoscopy
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Minimal access surgery
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
Spire Thames Valley 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
Coloproctology
Colorectal surgery
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal surgery
Hernia repair surgery
Minimal access surgery
Thyroid disease
Special clinical interests: Gastrointestinal surgery, coloproctology and colorectal cancer, hernia surgery, thyroid.
Qualification and professional memberships
MS FRCS / The London Hospital, University of London / 1971
Master of Surgery, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
MS: Thesis on colorectal cancer; FRCS: Surgical qualification
Professional memberships
Council Member - section of coloproctology, Royal Society of Medicine 2016, President
British Society of Gastroenterology
Professional leadership
Previous: President, Section of Coloproctology, Royal Society of Medicine
Research and publications
My research interests are keyhole surgery for the removal of the gallbladder and the use of robotics.
I have published papers on cancer of the large intestine (colon & rectum), keyhole surgery for the removal of the gallbladder and the use of robotics - as seen on BBC Tomorrow's World.
Media Coverage
Avoiding inappropriate surgery for secondary rectal cancer
Current NHS posts
Retired from the NHS
Previously Consultant General Surgeon, Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals
Personal profile
Father to three sons and grandfather to seven! I am a keen 5-a-side football player and part of a cycling club with my wife, which has taken us across many countries on sponsored rides raising money for charity. I also regularly swim and attend the gym to keep fit.
Contact information
| Telephone | 01753 516 611 |
| Website | http://www.surgeongilbert.co.uk |
| Private secretary | Chris Kirby |
| Private secretary telephone | 01753 516 611 |
| Private secretary fax | 01753 516 852 |
| Private secretary email | jg@surgeongilbert.co.uk |