Mr John Corson

Practising at

Spire Washington Hospital

Treatment information

Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr John Corson at Spire include:

General surgery

• Colonoscopy
• Gallbladder / gallstone removal (cholecystectomy)
• Gastroscopy
• Haemorrhoids removal treatment
• Hernia surgery

Professional profile

I am a consultant colorectal/general surgeon at Sunderland Royal Hospital, with sub-interests in laparoscopic and paediatric surgery. My research interests are hernia repair, colorectal cancer care and endoscopy.

PLEASE NOTE: Children can be seen for consultation at Spire Washington Hospital. However, any interventional procedures on children under the age of 16 would not be carried out at our hospital. Treatment for those aged over 16 is subject to risk assessment on an individual basis.

Clinical Interests

Private contact details

Qualification and professional memberships

MB ChB / University of Glasgow / 1984
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Current NHS posts

Consultant Colorectal/General Surgeon, Sunderland Royal Hospital

Personal Profile

I am a Surgeon Commander with the Royal Naval Reserves.