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Mr James Hewes
2016-04-18
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18th April 2016
I have had a few operations in the last two years so am not coming into this without some experience. Mr Hewes took the time to explain the surgical options and the possible outcomes of each that will enable me to make the decision on which option to choose. At this stage I am happy with where I am with the process and am looking at moving on with this life changing surgery with a positive outlook together with some informed caution.
Mr James Hewes
2015-11-02
Person
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2nd November 2015
Mr Hewes is a great surgeon, my life was in his hands during my operation. I spoke with him before my surgery and also the day after surgery. Each time I have spoken with Mr Hewes I have been listened to, felt respected and treated as an individual.
Mr James Hewes
2015-10-19
Person
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5
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19th October 2015
I had an appointment today with Mr James Hewes (consultant surgeon) - in respect of possible weight loss surgery. I am at the start of the surgery process which may last around 6 months.
Mr Hewes was polite, courteous and business -like and listened to the questions I raised regarding the possible procedure and the process that may eventually take me to the operation. I appreciated the explanation of why certain types of weight loss surgery may not be suitable for me. The risks of surgery were also clearly explained.
The next 6 months or so will be interesting both in terms of my hoped for weight loss (on own efforts) and how Mr Hewes and his team perform. They've made a good start.
William Rhodes
Mr James Hewes
2015-10-13
Person
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13th October 2015
I like the way I was not rushed by the doctor and he was happy to listen to anything I wanted to say and look like he was taking on board everything I said he went over the treatment I will be receiving a couple of times and able to give me a time scale . He went through the pros and cons and asked my opionions on what I thought would be the best route to go by and see if we both agree on a plan of action to move forward I was very impressed with Mr james hewes his bedside manor is one of the best I've had in a very long time the only critatism I have is waiting time a 70 min delay other than that I'm happy .
Mr James Hewes
2015-09-29
Person
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5
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29th September 2015
Doctor was very good. Allowed full exchange of issues and concerns. Explained the anatomy and physiology well. Left feeling very confident even though difficult to make a decision about the outcome - i.e. whether to proceed with surgery.
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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.