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Mr James Hewes
2014-04-28
Person
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28th April 2014
Welcoming.
Took care on explaining detail of problem and how it would be solved.
LISTENED.
Mr James Hewes
2014-04-23
Person
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5
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23rd April 2014
Seen Mr Hewes today as he's going to be the chap whose going to do my operation.
I was very nervous prior to my appointment earlier today but Mr Hewes just oozes confidence and put me completely at ease.
After telling me about the various choices open to me for surgery and explaining about each option very clearly so it was easy for me to understand I was given as long as I needed to ask any questions before deciding what surgery to have.
Mr Hewes told me the rough sort of timescales for everything and was very thorough in telling what to expect.
So in a nutshell I entered my appointment this afternoon with nervous trepidation and left 20 minutes later feeling very reassured.
Mr Hewes I thank you so much and look forward to seeing you in a couple of months.
Mr James Hewes
2014-03-22
Person
5
5
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22nd March 2014
Mr Hewes was very welcoming and made me feel at ease straight away. He explained simply my symptoms and what this meant and what treatment was available, he also advised on the benefits and drawbacks of surgery.
Mr James Hewes
2014-03-05
Person
5
5
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5th March 2014
I was first seen at the HOT clinic on 14th. January and diagnosed with gallstones. I was monitored for LFT's and when these returned to normal I attended an outpatients appointment on 3rd March where I met Mr Hewes. He explained the procedure, the reasons why it was advisable, any possible risks and recovery times and the expected waiting period before the operation. He, like the rest of the team, was very professional, very friendly and easy to talk to. I have total trust in him and have no reservations about my future treatment.
Mr James Hewes
2014-03-05
Person
5
5
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5th March 2014
Mr Hewes listened to what I had to say and went all through my notes from previous tests at other hospitals and had everything to hand, in order to progress to my operation. Mr Hewes put my mind at rest and was able to give me a rough idea of when the operation could take place instead of waiting everyday for news through the mail and so I could plan ahead. Really nice Consultant and his reputation proceeds him from other hospitals I have been at! So many lovely comments from nurses and staff at the hospitals I have recently been to and they were correct.
Specialises in
- 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.