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Mr Edward Westcott

MBBS MD FRCS Ed

General Surgeon

29 years of experience

London, SE1 9BS

(+5 more)

9 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Ioannis Kotsopoulos, Mr Tom Holland and 2 other professionals

4.99

/5

(32 reviews)

29 years of experience

London, SE1 9BS

(+5 more)

9 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Ioannis Kotsopoulos, Mr Tom Holland and 2 other professionals

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Inguinal Hernia
8
1
Colorectal Surgery
4
2
Colon Cancer
3
1

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About Mr Edward Westcott

Mr Edward Westcott is a consultant general and colorectal surgeon, specialising in colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. He practised in the NHS at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust between 2012 and 2021 and now exclusively sees private patients at the following locations:

  • The London Digestive Centre
  • Princess Grace Hospital
  • London Bridge Hospital
  • The Chiltern Hospital
  • King Edward VII Hospital

Mr Westcott was first appointed as a consultant in 2012. His main areas of expertise are inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colorectal cancer, hidradenitis suppurative of the groin and perineum, anal fistula, and hernia surgery. He is skilled in both laparoscopic and open surgery.

Diseases, treatments, and tests include:

  • Colorectal cancer surgery
  • Hernia surgery
  • Diverticulitis
  • Appendicectomy
  • Pilonidal sinus surgery
  • Haemorrhoidectomy
  • Lipoma excision
  • EUA and Botox injection into anal sphincter
  • Sphincterotomy
  • Fissurectomy
  • Stoma revision

Originally from Worcestershire, Mr Westcott qualified in medicine at St Mary's Hospital Medical School in London before completing his surgical training at five of the city's leading teaching hospitals. He later undertook research on the pathogenesis of Crohn's disease at St Mark's Hospital and was awarded an MD.

He is a member of the Association of Coloproctologists of Great Britain and Ireland.

  • Initial consultation: £300
  • Follow-up consultation: £200

Subspecialties

  • Lower GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
  • Colorectal Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(44)
Skill Endorsements
(16)

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Inguinal Hernia
8
1
Colorectal Surgery
4
2
Colon Cancer
3
1
Haemorrhoids
3
1
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
4
Anal Fistula
3
Hernia
2
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
2
Open Hernia Repair
2
Bowel Surgery (Colectomy)
2
Diverticulitis
1
1
Crohn's Disease
1
1
Adhesions
2
General Surgery
1
1
Colonoscopy
1
Endometriosis
1
Abdominoperineal Resection
1
Rectal Cancer
1
Pilonidal Sinus Disorders
1
Bowel Obstruction
1
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Moles and Skin Tags)
1
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
1
Anal Fissure
1
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST) Excision
1
Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis
1
Incisional Hernia Repair
1
Ileostomy Surgery
1
Anorectal Conditions
1
Bowel Resection
1
Reversal of Hartmann's Procedure
1
Small Bowel Cancer
Rectal Bleeding
Perianal Fistula
Perianal Abscess
Malignant Bowel Obstruction
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Umbilical Hernia Repair
Stoma Surgery
Spigelian Hernia
Sigmoid Colectomy for Diverticular Disease
Peritoneal Surgery
No Mesh Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Bilateral Hernia Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
Anal Cancer
Haemorrhoidectomy
Umbilical (Belly-Button) Hernia
Altered Bowel Habits
Hemorrhoidectomy
Rectal Pain
Haemorrhoidal Artery Ligation Operation (HALO)
Recurrent Hernia
Stoma Reversal
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Lipoma
Botox Injections for Anal Fissure
Diarrhoea
Removal of Rectum and Colon (Proctocolectomy)
Banding of Haemorrhoids
Constipation
Pilonidal Sinus Excision
Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy
Rectal Biopsy
Abdominal (Ventral) Hernia
Appendicectomy
Intestinal Failure
Colorectal Cancer
Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-pouch) Surgery
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Appendicitis
Fistulectomy and Seton Insertion
Laparoscopy
Abdominal Wall Defects
Enterocutaneous Fistula
Lipoma Removal
Bowel Diversion Surgery
Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Femoral Hernia
Abdominal Reconstruction
Bowel Cancer
Coloproctology

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4312356


Education

University of London

Medicine

Graduated 1996


Qualifications

  • MBBS St Mary's Hospital Medical School 1996
  • MRCSEd, 2001
  • MD - St Mark's Hospital 2009
  • FRCS, 2011

Professional Memberships:

  • Member of The Association of Coloproctologists of Great Britain and Ireland

Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • General and Medical
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • The Exeter
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Healix Health Services
  • Cigna
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • AXA Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality
  • Aetna

Fees

  • New appointment

    £300
  • Follow-up appointment

    £200
*May vary on location

Locations

HCA UK at The Shard

St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS

4.82(4928 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
13:30 - 17:30
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
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Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
13:30 - 17:30
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
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HCA Healthcare UK The Princess Grace Hospital

42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY

4.75(3387 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

The Chiltern Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

London Road, Great Missenden, United Kingdom, HP16 0EN

4.86(889 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
13:30 - 17:00
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

London Digestive Centre

41 Welbeck Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8DU

4.90(269 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
08:30 - 12:30
Wednesday
Thursday
09:00 - 15:00
Friday
08:30 - 14:00
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
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The Shelburne Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

Queen Alexandra Road, HIGH WYCOMBE, United Kingdom, HP11 2TR

4.67(24 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

The King Edward Vii Hospital

Beaumont Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AA

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Inguinal Hernia
8
1
Colorectal Surgery
4
2
Colon Cancer
3
1

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Edward Westcott is friendly and patient. He ensures all patients feel heard and supported. He gives clear explanations for operations, including inguinal hernia repair and complex abdominal procedures. Patients praise his professional skill, reporting successful surgical results and a strong sense of trust and reassurance.

5
verified patient
09 Jun 2026

Dr westacott winderful surgeon had my hernia done at princess grace had 2 night stay excellent the surgery was very smooth found some extra hernias which he fixed was very happy with outcome just got signed off today everything he told me was 100 per cent perfect in every way I would highly recommend dr westacott he is a top surgeon with a common touch lovely man really

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
05 Jun 2026

You can copy it just like you would copy any other text — but to make it effortless, I’ll give you a clean, single block you can lift straight out. Here’s the version most people choose, placed alone so you can grab it easily: I’ve had an excellent experience with Edward. He is friendly, patient, understanding and consistently thorough in his approach. His calm manner immediately puts you at ease, and he takes the time to ensure you feel heard and supported. I would happily recommend him as a care provider.

5
verified patient
04 Jun 2026

Very professional and patient oriented consultation with detailed discussion on diagnosis, options and risks.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
02 Jun 2026

Very caring and clear explanation

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
11 May 2026

After finding out I had an Inguinal Hernia whilst on Holiday I was recommended to contact Mr Edward Westcott and can honestly say even though I was not in UK the whole process of booking the initial consultation to surgery all within 2 weeks was completed in an extremely professional and successful conclusion and now after my recovery period and final consultation I couldn’t praise Mr Westcott and all the team involved more highly

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
01 May 2026

Hernia operation, went well and was very friendly and helpful.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
15 Mar 2026

Mr Westcott repaired an epigastric hernia for me. He gave me a comprehensive explanation of the procedure, logistics of the day, and aftercare advice and expectations. I felt very confident about the outcome and can confirm everything went to plan, just as he said it would! Thank you!

5
verified patient
06 Mar 2026

Mr Westcott and Mr Holland (Gynae) performed a complex surgery with great skill and professionalism. I was very grateful that Mr Westcott was present as my bowel was perforated and the fix has worked perfectly. Mr Westcott has a great bedside manner and ensured that I was well looked after pre and post surgery. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr Westcott.

5
verified patient
02 Mar 2026

No one ever wants to hear the words 'you have cancer'. They're terrifying. They change how you see yourself, the world, everything — and in an instant, they make you feel completely helpless. Mr Westcott gave me something I didn't expect in that moment: hope. His humanity was extraordinary. He was calm, clear, and honest — but above all, he made me feel like a person, not a patient. That outlook didn't just help me. It eased the fear for my wife and my parents too, at a time when we were all desperately looking for something to hold onto. And beyond that, he did his job with exceptional skill — performing a complex laparoscopic resection to remove the cancer and give treatment a fighting chance. I cannot thank him enough. He is the gold standard of what a surgeon and a human being should be.

5
verified patient
28 Jan 2026

I had 5 surgeries in Barcelona, where I nearly lost my life. It began with a really sharp pain in my abdomen, an emergency operation because there was sepsis and a perforation in my sigmoid colon. - a life threatening condition. The barcelona doctors closed the perforation, but, unfortunately, the colon started to leak. There was a buildup of fluid and a stone then dislodged itself from my gall bladder, which was extremely extremely painful. Another emergency operation took place. But, while in the OR, my vitals started to fail. Perhaps not knowing what to do, the doctors decided to stall for time, and put me in an induced coma for 5 days. Long story short, many things went wrong - i ended up losing my appendix, gall bladder, parts of my stomach (there was so much bleeding). There were 3 more procedures, but I survived. I left spain with a mesh in my abdomen, a colostomy bag, no core muscles in my abdomen (they had been moved to the side to accommodate the mesh), 30% less blood in my left leg (they had accidentally nicked my iliac artery), and a huge ulcer on my left foot (i spent 7 weeks in the hospital, most of it in the ICU, and i was not moved much). For most of the year, i rehabbed slowly. I learned how to live - survive, really - with a colostomy bag, and consulted with the best doctors in Manila on how to remove the colostomy bag (the procedure is called a reverse Hartmann), how to remove the mesh, and somehow restoring my core muscles. None of the top doctors consulted were comfortable preforming the reverse Hartmann. “Too many adhesions - it may take 8 h...

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Skill Endorsements

26 Sep 2024
Endorsed for
Diverticulitis
Inguinal Hernia

Mr Ioannis Kotsopoulos

Mr Ioannis Kotsopoulos

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
I have referred patients to them

Mr Westcott is an exceptionally talented and experienced surgeon. We have worked together on many difficult cases and his skills are second to none. He always goes above and beyond for his patients. I have not problem recommending him to family and friends.

28 Jan 2024
Endorsed for
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
Colon Cancer
Haemorrhoids

Mr Tom Holland

Mr Tom Holland

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Is a colleague

Ed is a very good colleague and is great with patients.

30 Sep 2022
Endorsed for
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Abdominoperineal Resection

Mr Kumaran Thiruppathy

Mr Kumaran Thiruppathy

General Surgeon
Is a colleague

Outstanding clinician and surgeon. Always has the patient at the centre of his decision making. A very reliable and trusted colleague.

02 Sep 2020
Endorsed for
Colorectal Surgery
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
General Surgery

Mr Alastair Windsor

Mr Alastair Windsor

General Surgeon

FAQ

What are Mr Edward Westcott's reviews like?

Mr Edward Westcott's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 32 reviews.

What languages does Mr Edward Westcott speak?

Mr Edward Westcott speaks English

Where is Mr Edward Westcott located?

Mr Edward Westcott primarily practices at HCA UK at The Shard, located at St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
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What are Mr Edward Westcott working hours?

Mr Edward Westcott is working Tuesday (13:30 - 17:30, 08:30 - 12:30), Thursday (13:30 - 17:00, 09:00 - 15:00), Friday (08:30 - 14:00)

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