FRCS(Eng) MD MB BS BSc(Hons)
28 years of experience
Essex, SS2 4XH
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by Mr Sanjaya Kalkur, Mr Shahab Siddiqi and 1 other professional
28 years of experience
Essex, SS2 4XH
7 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Sanjaya Kalkur, Mr Shahab Siddiqi and 1 other professional
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Mr James Wright is a Consultant General and Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeon with a specialist interest in bowel cancer and pelvic floor disorders. He qualified in 1998 from St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, London, where he obtained a BSc (Hons) and MB BS. He gained broad early clinical experience across general surgery, emergency medicine, orthopaedics, and ENT surgery before undertaking a two-year research project in cancer diagnostics at the University of Essex, leading to the award of an MD in 2008.
Mr Wright completed six years of higher surgical training in the North East Thames region and was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS) in 2010. He was subsequently entered onto the GMC Specialist Register. Following a locum consultant role at Colchester Hospital, he was appointed as a substantive Consultant at Southend Hospital in 2011.
He has played a key role in developing services, including establishing the pelvic floor unit at Southend Hospital, supporting patients with complex bowel function disorders. He currently leads the South Essex Complex Pelvic Cancer Unit, overseeing multidisciplinary care for patients with advanced and recurrent pelvic malignancies.
Mr Wright has extensive experience in colorectal and general surgery, including keyhole procedures, endoscopy, and the management of a wide range of abdominal and bowel conditions. He has also held significant leadership and educational roles, including Royal College of Surgeons Tutor and Clinical Lead for General Surgery, and remains actively involved in surgical training.
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General Medical Council
No. 4529985
Royal College of Surgeons
No. 57460
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 1998
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£220Follow-up appointment
£165Eastern Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom, SS2 4XH
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I visited Mr Wright at Spire Wellesley. He was calm, knowledgeable and understanding of my concerns. He arranged further investigations and clearly explained the results, allowing me to take time to understand and ask questions. I could not have asked for a better, more thorough, informative experience.
Mr Wright was fantastic and genuinely reassuring at every step, which made all the difference when I needed it most.
I was GP referred to James for a suspected umbilical hernia. James concurred with that suspicion and I was booked for a CT scan a few days later. Follow up with James confirmed the umbilical hernia (and nothing else sinister) which he will resolve in a few weeks time as a day patient. James is always very efficient and approachable and explains everything that is happening. Having seen James previously for a successful gall bladder removal I was only ever going to be seeing him again for this issue.
I am very happy with my first visit today with Dr Wright. He explained everything very clearly & gave me time to explain my symptoms. I am feeling very positive about the prospect of getting to the bottom of my issues & having a better way of life day to day as an outcome.
If a colonoscopy can be a pleasant experience, then this is a close as you can get. James and all his staff were excellent. Really caring and very thoughtful. Also explained each step and made it as easy as possible. The facility spotless.
Not a procedure I was looking forward to, however Mr wright and his team were extremely professional and friendly. Thank you for taking care of me, it was very much appreciated.
I went to see him in a bit of a panic as I was extremely anxious as the NHS GPs couldn’t diagnose my issue. With 5 minutes of the examination he had diagnosed the issue and put my mind at ease. Thank you very much!
Mr Wright was very friendly very professional and helpful and is sorting out my problem as soon as possible and a very clear and precise explanation I would recommend him for anybody who needs assistance.
James is very pleasant with an easy manner i found James easy talk too when discussing sensitive issues
I met Mr James Wright due to some surgery need for a hernia , Mr wright explained the procedure and recovery process clearly and in a professional manner, he was open to any questions and concerns I had and explained them very effectively.. the whole process from start to finish was seamless which made my experience with Mr wright an excellent one
Excellent Surgeon. Safe pair of hands
29 Jun 2026
Mr Sanjaya Kalkur
Obstetrician & GynaecologistI’ve known Mr Wright for over a decade. He is an excellent doctor, compassionate and knowledgeable
30 Apr 2025
Mr Shahab Siddiqi
General SurgeonExcellent surgeon, great colleague. Available, skilful, good communicator. It is a pleasure working alongside him in the surgical management of complex pelvic patients.
23 May 2024
Mr Matteo Massanova
Urologist
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Mr James Wright's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 15 reviews.
What languages does Mr James Wright speak?
Mr James Wright speaks English
Where is Mr James Wright located?
Mr James Wright primarily practices at Spire Wellesley Hospital, located at Eastern Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom, SS2 4XH
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