Dr James Richards

Dr James Richards is a highly skilled General Surgeon specialising in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery and organ transplantation. He provides comprehensive care for patients requiring both emergency surgical intervention and planned elective procedures. Dr Richards is dedicated to delivering clear, compassionate communication and tailored surgical management, ensuring that patients feel supported, informed, and reassured throughout every stage of their treatment.

In his clinical practice, Dr Richards manages a broad range of general surgical conditions with an emphasis on acute and elective abdominal care. His clinical interests include hernia repair, gallbladder surgery for gallstones and acute cholecystitis, and complex abdominal surgery. Additionally, he possesses sub-specialty expertise in liver transplantation and advanced organ preservation methods, such as machine perfusion and normothermic regional perfusion. His approach combines refined surgical technique with up-to-date evidence-based methods to secure the best possible outcomes for his patients.

Dr Richards completed his medical degree (MBChB) alongside a Master of Arts (MA) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). He holds professional fellowship with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS Ed). Alongside his surgical work, he contributes to medical research and university-level education as a Clinical Lecturer, helping to advance modern surgical techniques and train future surgeons.