Dr James Andrews

Dr James Andrews is a highly regarded Consultant Paediatric Surgeon who specialises in providing comprehensive surgical care for infants, children, and young people. With a clinical focus that spans general surgery of childhood, neonatal surgery, and paediatric urology, he is dedicated to delivering precise and compassionate surgical interventions. Dr Andrews is particularly renowned for his expertise in managing complex chest wall deformities, helping young patients achieve both functional improvement and enhanced quality of life through tailored treatment pathways.

As a leading specialist in chest wall conditions, Dr Andrews offers a full spectrum of both non-invasive and surgical therapies for conditions such as pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum. He is highly skilled in performing advanced corrective surgeries, including the minimally invasive Nuss Procedure and the open Modified Ravitch Procedure. For patients who do not require surgery, he utilises conservative management options such as dynamic bracing and vacuum bell therapy, ensuring that each child receives the most appropriate and least invasive care possible.

Dr Andrews is committed to advancing the field of paediatric surgery through education, research, and professional leadership. He holds the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Paediatric Surgery, FRCS (Paeds), and is an active member of the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons, where he has also served as a trustee. In addition to his clinical practice, he contributes to training the next generation of medical professionals as an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at a leading university, and he actively participates in national research trials and trauma interest groups to improve paediatric surgical outcomes.