Mr Ewen Griffiths

General Surgeon

General Surgeon

Edgbaston, B5 7UG

23 years of experience
Verified profile

General Surgeon

Edgbaston, B5 7UG

23 years of experience
Verified profile

Patient Trust Score

4.93

40 patient reviews

3 professional endorsements

4.97
Overall Experience
4.85
Bedside manner
4.97
Explanation

29 of 60 total recommendations are for:

Endoscopy (OGD)(15)
Gallstones(9)
Acid Reflux Surgery(5)
Other(31)

Recent patient review

10 Mar 2023

Mr Griffiths is a very patient man and he explains everything clearly. His office is very...

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About

Ewen Griffiths qualified in 2000 and works as Consultant Surgeon at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham University Hospitals Foundation Trust, Edgbaston, Birmingham.

He is a specialist in treating patients with Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgical problems. In 2004, he achieved Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons. Higher surgical training was obtained in the North West of England, including Specialist Registrar posts in Salford Royal Hospital and Royal Preston Upper Gastrointestinal Units. He obtained his Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons in 2010.

Griffiths clinical interests include Hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic), Gallbladder surgery, Anti-reflux surgery and hiatus hernia repair, Endoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic) and Gastric and oesophageal cancer management and surgery.

He has various professional memberships including Association of Upper GI Surgeons, Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons, GB&I West Midlands Surgical Society and European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons.

He is married with two growing boys and enjoys cycling; hillwalking, fine dinning and computer technology.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
  • Balloon dilatation for Achalasia
  • Oesophageal stenting
  • Oesophageal dilatation
  • Feeding tube insertion / PEG etc
  • Laparoscopic (key-hole) Surgery
  • Laparoscopy
  • Linx System
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Open Hernia Repair
  • Pelvic Vein Embolization
  • Skin Lesion Treatments
  • Splenectomy Achalasia Surgery
  • Acid Reflux Surgery
  • Endoscopy
  • Fundoplication
  • Gallbladder Removal (cholecystectomy)
  • Gastroscopy Keyhole (Laparoscopic) Hernia Repair
  • Achalasia
  • Oesophageal dysmotility
  • Reflux disease
  • Hiatus hernia
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Appendicitis
  • Gallstones
  • Hernia
  • Femoral Hernia

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Endoscopy (OGD)
  • Gallstones
  • Acid Reflux Surgery
  • Hiatus Hernia
  • Hernia
  • Others

Specialties

  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
  • Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery

All conditions and treatments

  • Endoscopy (OGD)
  • Gallstones
  • Acid Reflux Surgery
  • Hiatus Hernia
  • Hernia
  • Hiatus Hernia Surgery
  • Anti-Reflux Surgery
  • Achalasia Surgery
  • Appendicectomy
  • Appendicitis

Registered with

General Medical Council

4732039

Qualifications

Education:

  • MB ChB from Dundee University in 2000
  • MRCS from Royal College of Surgeons (Glasgow) in 2004
  • MD from Manchester Univerisity in 2006
  • FRCS (General and Upper GI Surgery) in 2010

Memberships:

  • Association of Upper GI Surgeons GB and Ireland
  • Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons GB and Ireland
  • European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons
  • British Hernia Society
  • International Society of Diseases of the Esophagus
  • British Oesophageal Group
  • International Gastric Cancer Association
  • West Midlands Surgical Society

languages spoken

  • English

consultation fees

  • New appointment: £200
  • Follow-up appointment: £140

insurers

  • Bupa
  • Benenden
  • Norwich Union
  • Aetna
  • Healix
  • Legal & General
  • Aviva Health
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • CS Healthcare
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • WPA
  • Cigna
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • The Exeter
  • Simply Health
  • Vitality Health

Location

All locations

The Priory Hospital

4.83
(191)

Specialist's working hours

at All locations

Monday

Not available

Tuesday

08:00 - 12:00

Wednesday

Not available

Thursday

Not available

Friday

Not available

Saturday

Not available

Sunday

Not available

Reviews

All reviews
Hiatus Hernia Surgery (2)
Anti-Reflux Surgery (1)
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery (1)

40 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Mr Griffiths is a very patient man and he explains everything clearly. His office is very efficient in making bookings and in responding to queries. I am very pleased with the service that I have received.

10 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Fundoplication
Hiatus Hernia Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

My consultation with Mr. Griffiths was extremely helpful and enlightening in that he explained details about the hernia operation possibilities I was not previously aware of. Thank you.

30 Jan 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hernia

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

My experience was fab! the operation went well and got some tablets to take home for 2 weeks and feeling myself again now.

26 Sep 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

The treatment I received from the start to post operation appointment was exceptional and I am happy to report I'm pain free after 15 years. Many thanks to Mr Griffith's and his fantastic team.

09 Aug 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hiatus Hernia
Acid Reflux Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Mr Griffiths really took the time to clearly explain the procedure in plain English including the potential risks with the surgery.

14 Mar 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Doctor Griffiths was amazing, thanks to him and his team I'm now pain free. I have no words to describe....Thank You!!! PS: Rachael Glover was a saint and really helped me every time i turned to her, again thank you for the professionalism and second to none service, you're an indispensable asset to Mr Griffiths, keep up the good work ;)

11 Feb 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Excellent standards of care and bedside manner. Would not hesitate to recommend Mr Griffiths. Thorough investigations and treatment. Secretary very helpful and friendly.

11 Feb 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Endoscopy (OGD)
Anti-Reflux Surgery
Fundoplication

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Really positive experience - speedy diagnosis, got the operation done as quickly as possible and recovery was really good.

08 Feb 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Mr Griffiths explained everything so I could understand. And he did a fantastic job I’m so pleased with the outcome.

25 Jan 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hiatus Hernia
Hiatus Hernia Surgery

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Very professional, efficient and thorough. Very clear communication throughout. Came across as very experienced and making logical and appropriate clinical decisions.

18 Jan 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Endoscopy (OGD)
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Endorsements

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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
General Surgery (3)
Gallbladder Disease (2)
Niseen's Fundoplication (2)
Oesophageal Cancer (2)

3 endorsements

Trusted colleague with many years of experience. I Always hear positive feedback from patients!

26 Jul 2022
Endorsed for
Oesophagus Cancer Surgery (Oesophagectomy)
Oesophageal Cancer
Stomach Cancer
+ 3 more

Dr. David Fackrell

Oncology
Is a colleague

Mr Griffiths is a very competent and respected colleague to whom I regularly refer patients. He is expert in the above procedures and I would have no hesitation in recommending him.

26 Jul 2022
Endorsed for
Niseen's Fundoplication
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Disease
+ 6 more

Mr Nigel Suggett

General Surgery
Is a colleague

Mr Griffiths is a highly experienced upper GI surgeon, to whom I have referred several patients. Without exception, they report that they have received excellent care. I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Griffiths to patients seeking stomach operations, gallbladder operations or oesophageal operations.

26 Jul 2022
Endorsed for
Niseen's Fundoplication
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Oesophagus Cancer Surgery (Oesophagectomy)
+ 7 more

Dr Dennis Freshwater

Gastroenterology
I have referred patients to them

FAQ

What are Mr Ewen Griffiths's reviews like?

Mr Ewen Griffiths's overall patient rating is 4.93 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 40 reviews

What languages does Mr Ewen Griffiths speak?

Mr Ewen Griffiths speaks English

Where is Mr Ewen Griffiths located?

Mr Ewen Griffiths primarily practices at The Priory Hospital, located at Priory Rd,, Edgbaston, United Kingdom, B5 7UG
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What are Mr Ewen Griffiths working hours?

Mr Ewen Griffiths is working Tuesday (08:00 - 12:00)

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