Mr Vanash Patel was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.

 

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Written by a NHS patient at Watford General Hospital
25th October 2021


Mr Vanash Patel’s kind, thoughtful and understanding manner has been immensely reassuring to both me and my wife throughout a difficult time following my cancer diagnosis. Furthermore, Mr Patel’s rigorous approach has inspired confidence and helped me embrace the possibility of a positive and successful outcome. At every stage he has provide clear explanations regarding the options going forward while also addressing concerns and possible setbacks with candour. At all times my care has been compassionate and of the highest quality. Post op Mr Patel and his team were especially attentive in monitoring my progress and dealing with difficulties I experienced during recovery.

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Written by a NHS patient at Spire Bushey Hospital
15th October 2021


Saw Mr Patel for pre-op consultation. He was calm and reassuring, answering my questions openly and honestly. I was confident that my surgery would be in good hands. On the day of the surgery I saw him again before the procedure and my initial impression was reinforced. Post-surgery he visited again and he informed me that all had gone well and my experience since that time has confirmed this opinion. Mr Patel never made me feel that I was just an anonymous patient, as can so often happen, and consequently there was a great deal of confidence generated.

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Written by a NHS patient at Spire Bushey Hospital
12th October 2021


I ve just had a surgery at Bushy Spire hospital done by Mr. Vanash Patel and I can say only one thing. Great doctor, very professional and caring . Outstanding service. Thank you!

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Written by a NHS patient at Watford General Hospital
29th September 2021


I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in Jan 2021. I met Mr Patel in Feb to discuss surgery. He immediately put me at easy and explained very thoroughly the process and the results and and the way forward. The operation was performed in early March. During the next 2 weeks or so I was in Hospital, he and the team looked after me very well. He has been calm, positive but enquiring as to how I am coping with the situation. He also contacted my wife almost every day to inform her of my progress. Upon release from hospital he continued to call me a few times to enquire as to my progress. I found him very affable and very knowledgeable. All through the process he put me at easy. I couldn't have asked for a better surgeon. Thanks!

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Written by a NHS patient at Watford General Hospital
9th September 2021


I attended Emergency Surgical Unit in Sept 2021. Mr Patel was very calm and attentive to my presenting symptoms. I felt very well looked after, and the initial and additional tests were done efficiently and calmly. I was kept updated about tests results as soon as they were ready. The relevant specialists required to treat me were then promptly consulted and a treatment plan put into action. I feel the care given to me at Watford General Hospital by Mr Vanash Patel and his team was outstanding, and anyone under his care is in the best hands.

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Profile

Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon,
Honorary Clinical Research Fellow Imperial College London,
MB BS, MSc, PhD DIC, FRCS (Gen Surg).

My clinical interests are in minimally invasive (robotic and laparoscopic) surgery for colorectal cancer and benign conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease and diverticulosis. I also specialise in treatments for perianal conditions such as haemorrhoids, anal fistula and anal fissure, as well as general surgical conditions such as hernia.

I graduated from St George’s University of London in 2000. I completed my specialist surgical training in the North West London Deanery. This was followed by two fellowships at St Mark’s Hospital London and the London Colorectal Fellowship (Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital and University College Hospital).

In addition to my clinical work, I have wide research interests which have been established through my MSc in surgical science and a PhD both attained from Imperial College London. My research focuses on collaboration, leadership and mentoring in healthcare, which has culminated in numerous peer-reviewed publications in a broad range of surgical disciplines and international and national conference presentations.

I currently work as a consultant colorectal and general surgeon at Watford General Hospital and Spire Bushey Hospital.