Mr Philip Bearn, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

Mr Philip Bearn

Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

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Mr Philip Bearn

Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

Mr Philip Bearn

Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

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  • byMr Marc E Laniado, Consultant Urological Surgeon

    Mr Philip Bearn is a colorectal surgeon who’s got a good reputation. He works hard. He cares for patients passionately. He’s an excellent surgeon.

  • byMr Marc E Laniado, Consultant Urological Surgeon

    Mr Philip Bearn is a colorectal surgeon who’s got a good reputation. He works hard. He cares for patients passionately. He’s an excellent surgeon.

  • Address

    • The Lister Hospital

      Chelsea Bridge Road, London, SW1W 8RH

    About Mr Philip Bearn

    GMC number: 2732185

    Year qualified: 1981

    Place of primary qualification: University of London

    Mr Philip Bearn is an experienced Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon. He specialises in colorectal surgery, including diagnostics such as colonoscopy and the treatment of benign and malignant diseases using minimally invasive (laparoscopic) techniques. His general surgery interests encompass the investigation of abdominal pain and the management of abdominal wall hernias, groin pain, and benign skin lesions. Mr Bearn is highly skilled in treating colorectal cancer, haemorrhoidal and fistula problems, inflammatory bowel disease, and pelvic floor issues such as faecal incontinence, constipation, and obstructive defecation syndrome.

    Appointed in 1999, Mr Bearn serves as an NHS Consultant in General Surgery and Coloproctology at Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He completed his undergraduate studies at Cambridge University and Guy’s Hospital, London University, followed by post-graduate training at several prestigious institutions, including Guys Hospital and University College Hospital. He holds a Master’s degree in Surgery from London University.

    Since 2013, Mr Bearn has been an honorary senior lecturer in biomedical sciences at Royal Holloway College, University of London, where he teaches gastro-intestinal modules to final-year graduates. He is also the Clinical Chair at BMI The Princess Margaret Hospital and a Joint Colorectal Cancer Lead for the Surgery and Sussex Cancer Alliance, contributing to the establishment of colorectal cancer management guidelines in the region.

    Mr Bearn is married with four children and enjoys working out in the gym, playing veterans' football, and tinkering with classic cars and motorcycles. His areas of interest include the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal disease, laparoscopic and open surgery for benign and malignant colorectal conditions, diagnostic colonoscopy, therapeutic endoscopic mucosal resection, bowel disease, hernias, pelvic floor assessment, and the management of endometriosis involving the colon and rectum.

    Areas of expertise

    • Anorectal problems
    • Haemorrhoidal diseases
    • Colorectal surgery
    • Inflammatory bowel disease
    • Bowel cancer
    • Pelvic floor problems
    • Anal surgery
    • Acute abdominal wall surgery