
Specialist expertise in keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery for hernias, gastro-oesophageal reflux, achalasia and gallstones
Appointments within 2 weeks, often sooner
Surgery within 4-6 weeks
All major insurers and self-pay packages
Fast access to experienced, consultant-delivered care with clear pricing and a straightforward patient pathway

What I do
I provide specialist private surgical care for common abdominal and specialist upper gastrointestinal conditions, with a focus on safe, effective treatment and rapid access.

My core areas of practice
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Open and keyhole (laparoscopic)
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Groin (inguinal and femoral)
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Umbilical / paraumbilical
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Incisional
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
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Reflux and hiatus hernia surgery
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Laparoscopic Nissen and Toupet fundoplication
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Complex hiatus hernia repair
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Laparoscopic Heller's myotomy
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OGD (upper GI endoscopy)
All treatments are offered using modern, minimally-invasive (keyhole) techniques where appropriate.
To book your initial consultation, please use the online booking form or get in touch.
For detailed information about some of the operations I offer, please see here.
For information about weight loss medications and gallstones, please see here.
Insurers & Funding Options
My practice offers both self-funded and insurance options, and currently accepts the following insurers: Allianz, Aviva, AXA PPP, BUPA, BUPA global, Exeter, Healix, Vitality and WPA.
Patient journey
Initial contact
Initial contact via email, phone call or website form
Response by email or call within 2 working days
First consultation
Normally within 2 weeks, often sooner possible
At Nuffield Oxford Manor Hospital
Full history, examination and discussion of treatment options
Investigations
Scans, endoscopy or functional testing
Can be arranged urgently within 1-2 weeks if needed
Surgery
At Nuffield Oxford Manor Hospital
Anaesthetic by core group of experienced consultant anaesthetists
Follow up
Easy early contact if needed
Comprehensive consultant delivered post-op care
Self-pay surgery in Oxford
If you are funding your own care, I offer a clear and straightforward self-pay pathway
Benefits of private care
Transparent pricing (guide prices below)
No long waiting lists
Direct access to experienced consultant surgeon
Guide prices
Service | Surgeon fee | Indicative anaesthetist fee | Indicative hospital fee | Indicative total fee |
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Initial consultation | £300 | - | - | £300 |
Follow-up consultation | £175 | - | - | £175 |
Pre-operative ultrasound, CT or MRI | - | - | £300-£800 | £300-£800 |
Repair of groin hernia (laparoscopic or open) | £1250 | £500 | £3000-£4000 | £4750-£5750 |
Repair of umbilical hernia | £1000 | £500 | £3000-£3500 | £4500-£5000 |
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | £1500 | £750 | £7000-£7500 | £9250-£9750 |
Anti-reflux surgery (laparoscopic fundoplication) | £2000 | £1000 | £8000-£8500 | £11000-£11500 |
Achalasia surgery (laparoscopic Heller's myotomy) | £2500 | £1250 | £5500-£6000 | £9250-£9750 |
Complex hiatal hernia repair | £2500 | £1250 | £13000-£15000 | £16750-£18750 |
OGD / endoscopy | £500 | - | £1500-£2000 | £2000-£2500 |
Other operations on request | - | - | - | - |
Guide pricing only, exact costs vary due to factors including patient comorbidities, severity of disease and surgical and anaesthetic complexity.
Initial post-operative follow-up included in surgeon fee.
Insured patients
I see patients insured by, and am fee-assured with, all major insurers, including:
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AXA PPP
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BUPA
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AVIVA
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Vitality
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Healix
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Signa
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WPA
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Tricare
People insured with other insurance companies can often be seen after confirmaiton with the insurer
Reflux and Upper GI specialist
Many people remain on long-term medication such as Omeprazole for acid reflux.
However, surgery can offer a durable and effective alternative in appropriately selected patients.
I provide specialist assessment and treatment for:
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Chronic acid reflux
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Hiatus hernia (including complex and giant hiatus hernias)
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Achalasia
Why choose my practice?
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Experienced NHS and private consultant surgeon
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High volume of common general surgical procedures
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Focus on patient safety and outcomes
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Clear, honest advice on whether surgery is appropriate
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Convenient access to private hospital care in Oxford





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