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Practising at

Spire Washington Hospital
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Tel: 0191 415 1272

Clinic times

Wednesday: 6.40pm - 7.20pm

An initial consultation with Mr Vickram Joypaul is from £200.

Mr Vickram Joypaul

Consultant General and Gastrointestinal Surgeon

MBChB, FRCS Ed, FRCS(glas), FRCS(gen), MD

Specialises in

  • Colonoscopy
  • Gallbladder / gallstone removal
  • Gastroscopy
  • Hernia surgery
  • Haemorrhoids removal treatment

Also available for:

Virtual consultations:

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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.

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 as a consultant in South Tyneside in 1999.

General Medical Council Number: C2960018

Treatment information

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

General 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.

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Additional information

Clinical interests

Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy
Gastrointestinal surgery
General surgery
Hernia repair surgery

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

Qualification and professional memberships

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

Professional memberships

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

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 of work I like to spend time with the family and travelling. I like football and am a keen Arsenal supporter.

Contact information

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