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Mr James Hewes
2018-09-30
Person
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30th September 2018
Patient and caring, someone who after a number of doctors making me believe I was a hypochondriac listened to me, really listened for the first time.
Mr James Hewes
2018-07-03
Person
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5
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3rd July 2018
Met Mr James Hewes for the first time today to discuss test results and options. I was pleasantly surprised that Mr Hewes himself greeted me at waiting area and within minutes of the appointment time.
After introductions and discussions about my illness history and current condition the test results, options, and all associated risks and benefits of these options were discussed.
I had read up on my condition and likely options prior to the meeting, Mr Hewes kindly took the time to explain in detail all questions I had and explain the complications and variables of the test results which I found reassuring.
Throughout the consultation I felt comfortable, at ease, unhurried, and extremely well cared for.
Mr Hewes gave me total support to be able to make a confident unrushed decision, which for me is to opt for an operation.
Thank you very much Mr Hewes for gold star care.
Mr James Hewes
2018-05-15
Person
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5
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15th May 2018
Mr Hewes was a fantastic surgeon who I felt listened to me and followed up my care twice on the day of surgery and once the following day before discharge. He gave clear information to follow and ensured I understood the importance of returning to him if I had any problems.
Mr James Hewes
2018-03-02
Person
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5
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2nd March 2018
James made me feel totally at ease and very comfortable about the whole procedure. He was very professional and answered all my questions thoroughly.
Mr James Hewes
2018-01-22
Person
5
5
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22nd January 2018
I was called into my appointment pretty much on time. Mr Hewes was polite, smiling and very ameanable . . He asked about my symptoms and any issues and then added his own professional input and opinion. With all the information I was then able to make a decision as to whether surgery was right for me at the moment. We agreed a plan together and I left very happy. A very nice Consultant that I can highly recommend :)
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- General surgery
Profile
Mr. James Hewes is a highly regarded Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgeon, practising at prestigious institutions including Spire and Nuffield Health Hospitals in Bristol, as well as St Joseph's Hospital in Newport.
Within the scope of his practice, Mr. Hewes collaborates closely with Verve Health Group to offer a comprehensive range of laparoscopic (keyhole) weight loss procedures, encompassing RNY and Mini gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric banding. He is also proficient in performing revision procedures such as band adjustment or replacement, as well as conversion to different bariatric operations.
Drawing from his extensive experience, Mr. Hewes has conducted over 700 major weight loss procedures and has led the development of an exemplary national-leading enhanced recovery program. Ensuring patient safety and optimising surgical outcomes are top priorities in his practice, as evidenced by his outstanding safety profile, which is publicly available through the Surgeon Specific Outcome dataset provided by the National Bariatric Surgery Registry.
At Verve Health Group, Mr. Hewes champions a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, collaborating with experts in bariatric surgery, dietetics, psychology, anaesthetics, pharmacology, and radiology.
In addition to his clinical endeavours, Mr. Hewes is passionate about educating others about obesity. He regularly conducts educational sessions for general practitioners and other healthcare professionals, as well as provides training to local and visiting surgeons.
Within the NHS, Mr. Hewes serves at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, a regional tertiary referral Bariatric centre, where he previously held roles as lead clinician and Clinical Director for GI surgery for over a decade. His expertise also extends to laparoscopic surgery for gallstone disease, with a focus on efficient day case or enhanced recovery short-stay procedures.
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