Mr Ben Stutchfield
MBChB, PhD, FRCS
20 years of experience
Edinburgh, EH22 1FE
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5 connections in healthcare
20 years of experience
Edinburgh, EH22 1FE
(+1 more)
5 connections in healthcare
About Mr Ben Stutchfield
Mr Ben Stutchfield is a Consultant Surgeon in Edinburgh with specialist expertise in hernia surgery, gallbladder / gallstone disease, and liver transplantation. He is part of Edinburgh's specialist abdominal wall reconstruction team and has extensive experience managing both routine and complex surgical conditions.
In private practice at Spire Murrayfield Hospital and Shawfair Park Hospital he performs laparoscopic (keyhole) and open repair of abdominal wall and groin (inguinal) hernias, keyhole gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy), and minor procedures for common skin and soft tissue lumps and bumps, tailoring treatment to each patient's individual circumstances.
He was appointed as an NHS Consultant in 2019 following specialist surgical training in Edinburgh, including advanced training in liver transplantation, biliary surgery, and abdominal wall reconstruction, and he continues to work as a liver transplant surgeon at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. During his training he visited leading surgical centres across the UK, Europe and the United States.
Mr Stutchfield completed a PhD in regenerative medicine at the University of Edinburgh and remains involved in research aimed at improving surgical outcomes. His work has been published in The Lancet and other peer-reviewed surgical journals.
He aims to provide careful assessment and clear explanations, helping patients understand their condition and make well-informed decisions about treatment, which may involve surgery, non-surgical management, or simply monitoring.
Feedback from both NHS and private patients is welcomed as part of ongoing professional development and appraisal.
Subspecialties
- Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6134759
Education
University of Edinburgh
Medicine
Graduated 2006
Qualifications
MBChB University of Edinburgh 2006
MSc Surgical Sciences 2010
PhD in regenerative medicine, University of Edinburgh 2014
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh 2018
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Saga Health Insurance
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Benenden Health
- WPA
- Healix Health Services
- AXA Health
- Vitality
- Aviva Health
Fees
New appointment
£200Follow-up appointment
£150
Locations
Spire Shawfair Park Hospital
10 Easter Shawfair, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH22 1FE
Spire Murrayfield Hospital Edinburgh
122 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12 6UD
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Facilities
Reviews
AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Mr Ben Stutchfield maintains clear and reassuring interactions with patients. He provides comprehensive explanations, discussing associated risks, post-operative expectations, and recovery plans for surgical procedures. Patients appreciate his full answers, exploration of various treatment options, and facilitation of informed decision-making. Patient feedback shows excellent surgical outcomes and attentive follow-up for hernia cases.
Mr Stutchfirld ensured that I understood both the pros and cons of electing to have my gall bladder removed. My surgery went without a hitch and my recovery has been far easier than I expected. I am now free of the constant pain that the gallstones were causing.
I was very happy with all the treatment and could not find fault in anything.
Very polite and I got answers to all my questions professionally.
Mr Stutchfield was a pleasure to see and be treated by, he was very knowledgable and explained my options to me clearly, to help me make a decision about how to proceed. The surgery went smoothly and the post operation appointment too. I would recommend Mr Stutchfield to others and would see him again in the future if the need arises
From start to finish all the dealings I had with Mr Stutchfield were excellent. He immediately put me at ease before my operation and clearly explained checked all the previous appointments I had (initial consultation, ultrasound etc) and went through the procedure from start to finish. He discussed the options and the obvious risks that always had to be considered under a general anaesthetic. Before the operation ah again went through the procedure and was very good at reassuring me.
Surgery to repair inguinal hernia. All explained clearly and very straightforward answers to my queries and the aspects of lifestyle and recovery that were important to me.
From start to finish my overall experience was excellent. I was given all the information I needed pre operation and had my post op recovery explained to me which prepared me for my recovery and gave me the piece of mind I needed.
FAQ
What are Mr Ben Stutchfield's reviews like?
Mr Ben Stutchfield's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 44 reviews.
What languages does Mr Ben Stutchfield speak?
Mr Ben Stutchfield speaks English
Where is Mr Ben Stutchfield located?
Mr Ben Stutchfield primarily practices at Spire Shawfair Park Hospital, located at 10 Easter Shawfair, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH22 1FE
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