MBBS MD FRCS Ed
29 years of experience
London, SE1 9BS
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29 years of experience
London, SE1 9BS
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9 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Ioannis Kotsopoulos, Mr Tom Holland and 2 other professionals
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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:
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.
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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.
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General Medical Council
No. 4312356
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 1996
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£200St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY
London Road, Great Missenden, United Kingdom, HP16 0EN
41 Welbeck Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8DU
Queen Alexandra Road, HIGH WYCOMBE, United Kingdom, HP11 2TR
Beaumont Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AA
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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.
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
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.
Very professional and patient oriented consultation with detailed discussion on diagnosis, options and risks.
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
Hernia operation, went well and was very friendly and helpful.
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!
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.
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.
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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Mr Ioannis Kotsopoulos
Obstetrician & GynaecologistMr 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
Mr Tom Holland
Obstetrician & GynaecologistEd is a very good colleague and is great with patients.
30 Sep 2022
Mr Kumaran Thiruppathy
General SurgeonOutstanding clinician and surgeon. Always has the patient at the centre of his decision making. A very reliable and trusted colleague.
02 Sep 2020
Mr Alastair Windsor
General SurgeonWhat 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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