Reviews
This was my first meeting with Mr Hewes, after a very anxious few months of awaiting a diagnosis. He put us completely at ease and was very engaged in our conversation. He explained everything in very good detail and made suggestions of what could be wrong and what to do next, whilst remaining very positive. I personally found him to be a very charming, confident and sympathetic man and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.
Very friendly. Put me at ease.
Information given was thorough, but understandable & clear.
Felt confident & relaxed after the appointment about the next steps.
he is very kind and understanding and will talk you in words you understand and makes you feel at ease.
I was seen by mr hewes today at Southmead hospital he was very clear and explained everything about my gallbladder problem.
I had a laparoscopic incisional hernia repair operation 3 months ago -20th Feb 14- and I am very pleased with the results. The consultations were very professional and reassuring.
This means that I can now lead a normal life without fear of injuriy everytime I laugh.
Overall I think that Mr Hewes is a great professional and a very caring man.
Thank you very much to him and his team.
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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.