Mr Samir Pathak
Consultant Pancreatic and General Surgeon
BSc MBChB MSc MD FRCS
Specialises in
- Hernia surgery
- Gallbladder surgery
- Conditions affecting the pancreas
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Treatment for recurrent hernias
I am a consultant pancreatico-biliary and general surgeon working at St James's University Hospital. I have been a Consultant Surgeon since 2020.
I have a strong interest in conditions affecting the pancreas and gallbladder and undertake laparoscopic and open operations for these. My other specialist area of interest is abdominal wall hernia surgery including groin (inguinal and femoral), umbilical, epigastric and incisional hernias. I also offer surgery for recurrent hernias.
I believe in delivering high-quality patient centred care and will take time to discuss the risks and benefits of potential treatments with you, to help you make an informed decision tailored to your individual needs.
I qualified from Liverpool medical school in 2006 and undertook post graduate training in Liverpool, Leeds and the South West of England. I have a strong track record in research. I was awarded a Docorate of Medicine degree and have been a National Institute for Health Research Clinical Lecturer for four years.
Currently, I am the principal investigator for two national studies investigating pancreatic cancer and recruit to several national trials. I have published over 70 papers and 2 book chapters. I have also secured over £10 million of research funding.
I am a council member of the Association of Upper GI Surgery of the UK and Ireland (AUGIS) and Chair their Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committee. I also have a strong interest in training the next generation of surgeons and am on Great Britain and Ireland HPB Association (GBIHPBA) committee as the training lead.
Previously I have been the associate surgical speciality lead for liver and pancreas cancer research with the Royal College of Surgeons of England/AUGIS.
General Medical Council Number: 6140510
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Samir Pathak at Spire include:
General surgery
- Gallbladder / gallstone removal (cholecystectomy)
- Hernia surgery
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Additional information
Clinical interests
General surgery
Hernia repair surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Pancreatic and biliary surgery
Qualification and professional memberships
BSc / University of Liverpool / 2005
Human Anatomy and Cellular Biology
MBChB / University of Liverpool / 2006
MBChB
MSc / University of Edinburgh / 2010
Surgical Sciences
MD / University of Leeds / 2017
Doctorate of Medicine
FRCS / Royal College of Surgeons of England / 2018
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Professional memberships
Association of Upper GI Surgery, UK and Ireland (AUGIS)
British Medical Association
Medical Defence Union
Professional leadership
Chair of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committee of AUGIS
Training lead for the Great Britain and Ireland HPB Association (GBIHPBA)
Trustee of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Foundation and cricket sub-committee chair
Previous associate surgical speciality lead for liver and pancreas cancer research with the Royal College of Surgeons of England/AUGIS
Current NHS posts
Consultant Pancreatic and General Surgeon, St James University Hospital, Leeds
Personal profile
I am married with two small children who take up most of my spare time now!
I am an ex cricketer and played for the England Universities team in 2004. I currently sit on the cricket committee for the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and am a trustee of their foundation. Recently, I managed an MCC Tour to Rwanda. I also run a small charity called 'Cricket Beyond Boundaries' which helps underprivileged but talented cricketers achieve their potential (two have played test cricket).
Contact information
| Telephone | 0113 269 3939 |
| info@spireleeds.com | |
| Private secretary | Miss Jo Reilly |
| Private secretary telephone | 0113 218 5655 |
| Private secretary email | joanne.reilly@spirehealthcare.com |