Mr Alan James
Consultant Upper Gastro-Intestinal and General Surgeon
MA, FRCS
Specialises in
- Endoscopy for gallstones - ERCP
- Gallstone and gallbladder surgery
- Inguinal hernia repair, with or without mesh
- Laparoscopic hernia repair and Operative repair of hiatus hernia
- Surgery and endoscopy for achalasia
I am a Consultant in Laparoscopic Upper Gastro-intestinal and General Surgery. I specialise in advanced surgical and endoscopic treatments for gallstones, laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for hernias of all types – inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional, anti-reflux surgery and the treatment of achalasia.
I studied medicine at Oxford University and Kings College London and undertook higher surgical training in the South-East of England. I was appointed as a Consultant at East Surrey Hospital in 2011. I have been the Clinical lead for Trauma, Clinical lead for General Surgery and am currently the Clinical lead for Endoscopy. I perform laparoscopic and robotic procedures for gallstone disease, simple and complex hernias, acid reflux due to hiatus hernia, and oesophageal motility disorders. My private practice mirrors my NHS specialty work.
General Medical Council Number: 4034652
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Alan James at Spire include:
General surgery
- Gallbladder / gallstone removal (cholecystectomy)
- Hernia surgery
Other treatments
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Minimal access surgery
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Additional information
Clinical interests
General surgery
Hernia repair surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Upper GI surgery, gallstone disease, anti-reflux surgery.
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
Royal College of Surgeons of England
British Medical Association
Current NHS posts
Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Surrey and Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust
Personal profile
I am a keen musician, playing guitar and composing electronic music. I enjoy squash, cycling, sailing and have two children.