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An initial consultation with Mr Patrick Cullen is from £165.
Mr Patrick Cullen
Consultant General Surgeon
MD, FRCS (Ed), MB BCh, BAO
Specialises in
- Hernia surgery
- Varicose vein treatment
- Gallbladder / gallstone removal
Also available for:
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I am a consultant general surgeon with an interest in laparoscopic surgery and vascular surgery. I qualified as a medical doctor from Trinity College Dublin in June 1979. I was awarded my surgical fellowship by The Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh in 1984 and my doctorate in Medicine by Trinity College Dublin in 1994. My surgical training was carried out in Dublin, Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Carlisle and Melbourne, Australia.
In my general surgery practise, laparoscopic procedures predominate including laparoscopic cholecystectomy and bile duct exploration, laparoscopic groin hernia repair including inguinal, femoral and obturator hernia repair and also laparoscopic repair of Gilmore's chronic groin strain. I also carry out Thorascopic Sympathectomy for excessive sweating of the hand and armpit and for phobic facial blushing.
I am a member of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland.
General Medical Council Number: C3172973
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Patrick Cullen at Spire include:
General surgery
- Varicose vein treatment
- Gallbladder / gallstone removal (cholecystectomy)
- 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
Hernia repair surgery
Vascular surgery
Special Clinical Interests: Vascular surgery, keyhole surgery for gall stones and groin hernias i.e. laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic repair of Gilmores Groin, surgery for varicose veins, VNUS - i.e. radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins, keyhole surgery for sweaty hands and blushing, lumps and bumps
Qualification and professional memberships
MB BCh / University of Dublin / 1979
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Professional memberships
Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland
North of England Vascular Society
Current NHS posts
Consultant General Surgeon at The University Hospital of North Durham
Contact information
| Telephone | 0191 418 8636 |
| Private secretary | Vicky |
| Private secretary fax | 0191 4176573 |
| Private secretary email | victoria.surtees@spirehealthcare.com |