Mr Daren Francis, Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon
Mr Daren Francis
Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon
Mr Daren Francis MB BS, MD, FRCS
Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon
Mr Daren Francis
Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon MB BS, MD, FRCS
Mr Francis is a recommended Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon
Areas of expertise
- Laparoscopy
- Colorectal surgery
- Skin lesion treatments
- Hernias
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Recommendations for Mr Francis
These recommendations are for information purposes only. Doctors providing recommendations do so in good faith and are not responsible for clinical outcomes.
Recommended by:
byDr Selvamalar Nithiyananthan, GP
❝Good feedback in colorectal surgery❞
byMr Hamish Hamilton, Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon
❝Mr Daren Francis is an excellent clinician. I’ve known Mr Daren Francis for a long period of time and I would be happy to refer my patients to him.❞
byDr Dean Creer, Consultant General and Respiratory Physician
❝Mr Daren Francis is very friendly, very timely and is someone I trust to make good clinical decisions.❞
byMrs Nitu Bajekal, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
❝Daren is a caring and compassionate doctor as well as being an excellent surgeon.❞
byDr Akeel Alisa, Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
❝I have witnessed Mr Daren Francis' abilities and I would highly recommend him.❞
byMr Rajiv Bajekal, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Spine Specialist
❝Compassionate surgeon who provides a very high level of care❞
by Dr Kalpesh Besherdas, Gastroenterologist
❝Mr Daren Francis works within my MDT. He is up to date. He is a highly skilled surgeon. He does laparoscopic surgery without many complications. He has good patient bedside manner.❞
by Mr Pinak Ray, Orthopaedic Surgeon
❝Mr Daren Francis is a compassionate and excellent surgeon.❞
by Dr Ash Husain, Respiratory Specialist
❝An excellent colorectal surgeon.❞
byMr Hamish Hamilton, Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon
❝Mr Daren Francis is an excellent clinician. I’ve known Mr Daren Francis for a long period of time and I would be happy to refer my patients to him.❞
byDr Dean Creer, Consultant General and Respiratory Physician
❝Mr Daren Francis is very friendly, very timely and is someone I trust to make good clinical decisions.❞
byMrs Nitu Bajekal, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
❝Daren is a caring and compassionate doctor as well as being an excellent surgeon.❞
byDr Akeel Alisa, Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
❝I have witnessed Mr Daren Francis' abilities and I would highly recommend him.❞
byMr Rajiv Bajekal, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Spine Specialist
❝Compassionate surgeon who provides a very high level of care❞
by Dr Kalpesh Besherdas, Gastroenterologist
❝Mr Daren Francis works within my MDT. He is up to date. He is a highly skilled surgeon. He does laparoscopic surgery without many complications. He has good patient bedside manner.❞
by Mr Pinak Ray, Orthopaedic Surgeon
❝Mr Daren Francis is a compassionate and excellent surgeon.❞
by Dr Ash Husain, Respiratory Specialist
❝An excellent colorectal surgeon.❞
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Address
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place, St John's Wood, London, NW8 9LE
About Mr Daren Francis
GMC number: 4049221
Year qualified: 1993
Place of primary qualification: University of London
Mr Daren Francis is an esteemed consultant surgeon who specialises in laparoscopic, colorectal, and general surgery. He currently holds the position of Lead for Emergency Surgical Services and Colorectal Cancer Services at the Royal Free London Foundation Trust within the NHS. Additionally, he provides private services through HCA Healthcare at The Harley Street Clinic and The Wellington Hospital.
Mr Francis is highly skilled in robotic surgery treatments for rectal cancer and prolapse, as well as minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures. He was appointed as a consultant in 2005 after completing his medical degree and specialist training. In 2013, he was named one of the top 250 doctors in the UK in the Tatler Doctors Guide.
Throughout his career, Mr Francis has been actively involved in medical education, lecturing at all levels. He has published numerous articles in medical journals and is a guest speaker at international conferences. He also provides educational seminars for other healthcare professionals. In addition to his clinical and educational roles, Mr Francis serves as the surgical advisor to the BAFTA-winning BBC soap 'Holby City' and other independent productions.
Mr Francis's areas of expertise include laparoscopic surgery, colorectal surgery, general surgery, robotic surgery, and minimally invasive procedures. His dedication to patient care and medical education makes him a highly respected figure in the medical community.
Areas of expertise
- Laparoscopy
- Colorectal surgery
- Skin lesion treatments
- Hernias
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Professional memberships
Articles by Mr Daren Francis
An unusual inguinal "hernia"--the value of hernioscopic assessment
An unusual groin exploration: de garengeot's hernia
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❝I have worked with Andrew for many years. He delivers exceptional gold standard care in a manner which gives his patients the utmost confidence. He takes time to explain things and utilises modern technology to help patients understand problems. I highly recommend Andrew and refer both family and friends to him on a regular basis.❞
Mrs Nitu Bajekal, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
❝Excellent gynaecologist❞
