Professor Irshad Shaikh

Great guy , fixed my colon cancer , now sorting my bi-lateral hernia .

Good experience from initial consultation through an operation and follow up

I had a bowel resection. Prof Shaikh did this using a robot. I have some small neat scars that healed quick and I didn’t need stitches just glue. Was able to resume activity due to how quickly I recovered. Brilliant

Professor Shaikh made me feel very relaxed and explained everything with great care , this was my third inguinal hernia repair and by far the best that I have had , No pain when I woke up and little discomfort apart from the belly button where the robotic equipment went in that was like a wasp sting for a week Brilliant surgeon would definitely recommend him to anyone

I was a medical student observing Prof Shaikh in clinic. He was a very effective teacher and explained the cases to us clearly. He also helped us to examine patients, which has been an enormous help in my education. Overall I had an extremely positive time under him.

I'm a medical student and was in clinic with Prof Shaikh this afternoon. He was an excellent teacher, helping me to understand colorectal disease much better. He has a lovely manner and was great at understanding the concerns of patients.

I was a medical student shadowing Prof Shaikh. He was very good at teaching, and I have learnt a huge amount. He was very engaging and keen to help me understand the procedure.

I cannot thank Professor Shaikh and his team enough. I had Robotic surgery on the 10th November 2025 for colon cancer, Professor Shaikh removed all the cancer and my recovery has gone really well, I had no major problems and as I write this I am feeling very well. Professor Shaikh was compassionate and caring as was his team of nurses. I had my 5 month check up today and all is going well. Give yourselves a huge clap on the back, you all deserve it and more.

Professor Irshad Shaikh has treated my elderly mum with respect and consideration. He explained everything clearly and listened to our concerns and thoughts. He made follow up calls to other doctors to assure mum that the next step is being taken. Very kind and personable.

I have been very impressed with the care I have received from the Norfolk Norwich Hospital particularly Dr Biswas the oncologist, his nurse Siobhan Falco is absolutely on it. Professor Shaikh I cannot thank enough either for the work that he has done on me in surgery removing the bowel cancer. I had two marks on my body as to whether or not I was going to have a bag of some description either temporary or permanent. Through great skill and the use of the robots Professor Shaikh passing incredibly removed the Cancer successfully and no bags required at all, which is quite frankly amazing. I know that I was a particularly difficult case due to an injury at birth, this meant at my insides were very much not as you would expect to find. Thank you, thank you, these words are just not enough.