Mr James Kirkby-Bott was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2025 for delivering outstanding care.
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Mr James Kirkby-Bott
2025-06-09
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9th June 2025
When a primary hyperparathyroidism left me so completely fatigued that I was barely functioning at work or home, James quickly became a light at the end of a dark tunnel. From our first consultation I knew I could trust him. He clearly explained that he understood the difficulties I was experiencing as my NHS scans had not been able to identify the actual rogue gland causing the problems. Within a few days I received a scan recommended by James and my rogue gland was located. Due to a very large and lumpy thyroid I needed a partial thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy. James performed the surgery at the Spire very soon afterwards. I felt very comfortable in James' care and within an hour of waking from the surgery I could tell it had been a success. Everything seemed brighter, more focused and energised. A previously fit and healthy person, I had been unable to get through the day without sleeping and struggled to walk my dog to the park 200m away. Within 8 days of the surgery I had hiked 5 miles on Dartmoor and 5 miles of the coast path!! A massive thank you to James, from his calming expertise prior to surgery, to his aftercare and advice on wound and scar care. 8 weeks on my scar is so feint that people can hardly notice it. Thank you James for your excellent service and care. I have already recommended you to one of my friends.
Mr James Kirkby-Bott
2025-05-22
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22nd May 2025
I completely trusted Mr Kirkby Bott from the first consultation at Nuffield Wessex. It was clear he was an expert in his field in everything he said. The surgery was done at Spire Southampton and was extremely professionally done. It was a partial thyroidectomy with the thyroid nodule apparently very large so not an easy job but was done without any complications. The guidance on post operation recovery and rehabilitation was extremely useful. It was quite a scary moment seeing the size of the incision when all the dressings were removed but I followed the advice on the website to the letter and, as explained in the advice, the wound has healed as planned. I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Kirby Bott for such surgery
Mr James Kirkby-Bott
2025-04-18
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18th April 2025
Mr Kirkby-Bott was excellent at explaining the journey I would go on and exactly what happened at each stage. He listened to my concerns and gave me appropriate reassurance.
All the staff were helpful and again acted very professional. I particularly thought the pre-op nurse was excellent.
Mr James Kirkby-Bott
2025-04-01
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1st April 2025
I honestly hope there's enough space to say how grateful (understatement) my dear father and myself are for JAMES KIRKBY-BOTT performing TWO surgeries for my father when we were lead to believe there was no hope for him!!!
Mr James Kirkby-Bott
2025-03-22
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22nd March 2025
MR Kirkby-Bott was excellent throughout, from the first consultaion to the surgery, post care, I could not fault him or the team he has assembled.
Having a large Inguinal hernia that had been there for over 10 years he quickly put me at ease that its fixable and that all would be ok.
Great advice for recovery and always made you feel he was avaliable even post surgery, could not ask for anything else.
Specialises in
- General surgery
- Endocrinology
Profile
I am a Consultant Surgeon with over 25 years of experience, specialising in thyroid, parathyroid, hernia, gallbladder, and lipoma surgeries. I am dedicated to improving patient care, and strive to provide peace of mind for patients and improve their results.
I believe in a patient-focused approach, with personalised care and a commitment to continuous improvement through patient feedback.
My team is proud to say that all of our patients who completed our survey said that their surgery helped their symptoms and they were happy they decided to get treatment. We are happy to have been able to help them.
For further details about my practice, patient testimonials and tips on achieving the best surgical outcomes, please visit my websites:
www.JamesKirkbyBott.com/
www.HerniaClinicHampshire.com/
I aim to see you with minimal wait times - Initial consultation within 7 days of first contact and aim to offer to perform surgery within 3 weeks.
Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
I specialise in thyroid and parathyroid conditions, having trained as an endocrine surgeon at Hammersmith Hospital in London and as an International Endocrine Fellow at CHRU in Lille, France.
I have performed over 1,000 thyroid and parathyroid excisions, and I aim to improve surgical results by utilising continuous nerve monitoring and intra-operative PTH testing during surgery.
Hernia Surgery
I am currently the lead surgeon at Hernia Clinic Hampshire and have completed more than 2,000 hernia repairs. I specialise in open hernia repairs under local anaesthesia and sedation, a technique that is gentler on the body, promotes quicker recovery, and can be suitable for patients of varying ages or health conditions. I am also experienced in laparoscopic hernia surgery.
My goal is to reduce recurrence risk and improve long-term comfort by offering personalised recovery advice, hernia support recommendations, and a tailored exercise programme.
www.HerniaClinicHampshire.com
Hernia Recovery Programme:
We have collaborated with patients on this specially designed programme for patients. From Hernia Rehabilitation Exercises to Hernia Supports which past patients have tried and recommended, this programme will help you improve symptoms and surgery results.
https://herniaclinichampshire.com/recovery
Gallbladder Surgery
With extensive experience, having performed over 750 urgent gallbladder surgeries, I specialise in gallbladder and gallstone removal using keyhole/laparoscopic surgery. I founded the trauma and acute surgery unit at UHS, which most frequently handled gallbladder cases.
Lipoma Surgery
Lipoma removal is often limited within the NHS, and I am happy to offer lipoma surgery to help those in need of treatment.
Commitment to Improving Care
I have been committed to improving patient care and outcomes throughout my career. I established and was Director of a clinical results program at UHS from 2018 to 2022 and founded the Wessex Endocrine Society to promote patient-focused education and training in surgical endocrinology across the region.
I am Director of the National Endocrine Audit Database at the British Association of Endocrine Surgeons, where I contribute to ongoing improvements in endocrine surgery. I am honoured to have received the Norman Tanner Medal for my work in parathyroid disease and to be one of the first UK surgeons to pass the FEBS (Endocrine) exam.
I place great value on patient feedback and continuously strive to improve my services. I have been awarded the iWantGreatCare Certificate of Excellence in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
For further details about my practice, patient testimonials, and tips on achieving the best surgical outcomes, please visit my websites:
www.JamesKirkbyBott.com
www.HerniaClinicHampshire.com