Mr Vickram Joypaul

Consultant General and Gastrointestinal Surgeon
MBChB, FRCS Ed, FRCS(glas), FRCS(gen), MD

Practising at

Spire Washington Hospital

Treatment information

Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Vickram Joypaul at Spire include:

General surgery

Professional profile

I qualified in 1984 from Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee. My basic surgical training was in North-West England (SHO) and Edinburgh (registrar) before returning to Dundee for my MD and Senior Registrar Training. I was appointed consultant in South Tyneside in 1999. I am a General Surgeon with specialist referral practice in Laparoscopy, Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Surgery.

My surgical repertoire also includes Hernia Repair, Varicose Vein Surgery, Vasectomies, Lumps and Bumps, Gastoscopy and Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies.

Clinical Interests

Colonoscopy
Gastrointestinal surgery
General surgery
Colonoscopy
Hernia repair surgery

Special Clinical Interests: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Colorectal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Endoscopy.

Private contact details

Telephone	0191 418 8636
Private secretary	Ruth Choppen
Private secretary fax	0191 417 6573
Private secretary email	ruth.choppen@spirehealthcare.com

Qualification and professional memberships

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

Current NHS posts

Consultant General and Gastrointestinal Surgeon, South Tyneside Foundation Trust

Personal Profile

I am married to Reena and have two daughters, Sheetal and Priyanka. Outside work I like to spend time with the family and travelling. I like football and am a keen Arsenal supporter.