Mr Jonathan Hardman

Mr Jonathan Hardman

Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon | Cheshire

I am an experienced Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon providing private hernia surgery, colonoscopy, haemorrhoid treatment and specialist assessment of rectal bleeding and anal pain in Cheshire.

I see both insured and self-funding patients at Spire Cheshire Hospital near Warrington and Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield.

Patient feedback

In feedback published by PHIN, 95% of 76 respondents said they were likely or extremely likely to recommend me to a friend or relative.

https://www.phin.org.uk/profiles/consultants/jonathan-hardman-142290

Hernia surgery in Cheshire

I specialise in inguinal (groin) hernia surgery, alongside umbilical and incisional hernia repair, offering both laparoscopic (keyhole) and open surgical techniques as appropriate.

I treat patients experiencing hernia-related pain, discomfort or swelling, aiming to provide effective repair, minimise postoperative discomfort and support a prompt recovery. Most straightforward hernia repairs are performed as day-case procedures, allowing patients to return home the same day.

I have performed over 290 inguinal hernia repairs since 2021, including unilateral, bilateral and recurrent hernias.

Colonoscopy and rectal bleeding

I am an experienced, JAG-accredited colonoscopist, providing private colonoscopy and specialist assessment of rectal bleeding, changes in bowel habit and other bowel symptoms, with an emphasis on patient comfort, safety and accurate diagnosis.

Haemorrhoid (piles) treatment

I provide specialist assessment and treatment of haemorrhoids (piles), including patients experiencing rectal bleeding, pain, discomfort and prolapse.

I offer minimally invasive procedures including rubber band ligation and haemorrhoidal artery ligation (HAL/THD), alongside conventional surgical and non-surgical treatments.

My approach focuses on effective, individualised treatment, aiming to avoid more invasive surgery, reduce postoperative pain and minimise recovery time wherever clinically appropriate. Many haemorrhoid procedures are performed as day cases, allowing patients to return home the same day.

Colorectal surgery, leadership and safety

Alongside my private practice, I am Lead Surgeon for Colorectal Services at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, working within a specialist multidisciplinary team caring for patients with colorectal conditions and bowel cancer.

I have extensive experience in laparoscopic colorectal surgery and a high safety record for major bowel cancer surgery, with my individual surgical outcomes independently published by the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI).

I also contribute to NHS patient education on bowel surgery and enhanced recovery.

Qualifications, training and experience

I graduated in Medicine from the University of Manchester in 1996 and completed my specialist surgical training in North West England. I became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS) in 2007 and was awarded a Doctorate of Medicine (MD), a higher research medical degree, by the University of Manchester in 2010.

I also completed a prestigious Royal College of Surgeons National Fellowship in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, developing advanced expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques.

I have been a Consultant Surgeon since April 2010, bringing over 16 years of senior surgical experience in general and colorectal surgery, including complex surgery, minimally invasive techniques and leadership of specialist colorectal services.

Private consultations

Private consultations are available at Spire Cheshire Hospital near Warrington and Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield, where I can assess your symptoms and discuss the most appropriate treatment options.

Professional information and patient resources

Published surgical outcomes

View my independently published bowel cancer surgery outcomes (ACPGBI, 2020):

https://www.acpgbi.org.uk/patients/outcome_data/trust/21/mid_cheshire_hospitals_nhs_foundation_trust

NHS Enhanced Recovery Surgery School video

Watch my introduction to the NHS Enhanced Recovery Surgery School:

https://youtu.be/Tbq7USnNcso