Mr John Corson
Consultant General Surgeon
MD, FRCS Ed (Gen)
Specialises in
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.
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
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
Spire Washington 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
Colonoscopy
Hernia repair surgery
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.
Contact information
| Telephone | 0191 418 8636 |
| Private secretary fax | 0191 415 5541 |
| Private secretary email | johnmargaret@corson.fslife.co.uk |