Mr Shaw Somers
Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) and Bariatric Surgeon
BSc (Hons), MB, ChB, MD, FRCS
I am a senior UK surgeon specialising in upper gastrointestinal problems. Over the last 16 years I have developed a unique experience of complex upper gastrointestinal surgery, with an emphasis on keyhole bariatric (weight loss) surgery.
I have performed over 3,000 bariatric and complex upper gastrointestinal procedures, with exemplary safety and results.
My postgraduate training was undertaken in the famous academic surgical units of Leeds, Cambridge, Bristol and St Mary's in London. I have worked as professor of surgery in Hong Kong and consultant senior lecturer in Leeds.
I am a preferred specialist opinion for bariatric medico-legal cases and sit on the council for the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Shaw Somers at Spire include:
General surgery
- Gallbladder / gallstone removal (cholecystectomy)
- Hernia surgery
Bariatrics
- Gastric band surgery
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy)
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Portsmouth Hospital.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Special Clinical Interests: Weight loss surgery, revision (re-do) bariatric surgery, complex bariatric surgery.
Research and publications
Improving safety of bariatric surgery, effect of gastric banding on obesity co-morbidity (HERO study), long term follow-up for gastric bypass patients.
Media Coverage
Current NHS posts
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Contact information
| Website | http://www.shawsomers.com |
| Private secretary | The Medical Pa Team |
| Private secretary telephone | 03301 185 037 |
| Private secretary fax | 01243 371 495 |
| Private secretary email | hello@themedicalpa.co.uk |