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Mr Matthew Tutton

BSc, MBBS, MS, FRCS (Gen Surg)

General Surgeon

30 years of experience

Colchester, CO4 5XR

8 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Professor Keir Edward Lewis, Mr Aniket Deshpande and 2 other professionals

4.93

/5

(45 reviews)

30 years of experience

Colchester, CO4 5XR

8 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Professor Keir Edward Lewis, Mr Aniket Deshpande and 2 other professionals

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
Endorsements
Hernia
9
Sigmoidoscopy
7
Haemorrhoids
6

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About Mr Matthew Tutton

Matthew Tutton has 19 years experience as a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon. He is specialist in minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery, including robotic and laparoscopic surgery. He is an expert endoscopist undertaking gastroscopy and colonoscopy. He has held many roles at Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals, including divisional director for surgery, director of research and director of innovation.

His practice includes robotic, laparoscopic and open surgery for bowel surgery. All types of hernia repairs and gallstone surgery, haemorrhoid treatments including THD, and minimally invasive techniques for fistula and pilonidal surgery. He also performs transanal endoscopic microsurgery surgery (TEM) for the treatment of large rectal polyps and early rectal cancers.

Areas of interest

Colorectal surgery (lower GI); Colorectal cancer; Coloproctology; Robotic bowel surgery; Laparoscopic procedures ('keyhole surgery'); Endoscopic procedures (colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, gastroscopy); Hernia repairs (inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional); Gallbladder surgery; Haemorrhoid treatments; Skin lumps; Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM); THD; EPSIT; VAAFT


Subspecialties

  • Colorectal Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(54)
Endorsements
(9)

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Hernia
9
Sigmoidoscopy
7
Haemorrhoids
6
Colonoscopy
5
1
Anal Fistula
4
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Moles and Skin Tags)
4
Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
3
Endoscopy (OGD)
3
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
3
Colorectal Surgery
2
Open Hernia Repair
2
Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM)
2
Anal Fissure
2
Colon Cancer
1
Robotic Surgery
1
Stomach / Abdominal Pain
1
Gallstones
1
Laparoscopy
1
Umbilical (Belly-Button) Hernia
1
Bowel Cancer
1
Gallstone Surgery
1
Coloproctology
1
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
1
Transabdominal Ultrasound Scans
1
Robotic-Assisted (da Vinci) Surgery
1
Spigelian Hernia
Rectal Biopsy
Laparoscopic Bilateral Hernia Surgery
Incisional Hernia Repair
Colostomy Surgery
Bowel Surgery (Colectomy)
Botox Injections for Anal Fissure
Banding of Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoidal Artery Ligation Operation (HALO)
Excision of Sebaceous Cysts
Ileostomy Surgery
Abdominoperineal Resection
Pilonidal Sinus Excision
Stoma Reversal
Lipoma Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy
Lipoma
Fistulectomy and Seton Insertion
Inguinal Hernia
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Femoral Hernia
Colorectal Cancer
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Transanal Haemorrhoid Dearterialisation (THD)
Umbilical Hernia Repair
Pilonidal Sinus Disorders
Bowel Resection
Diverticulitis
Crohn's Disease
General Surgery
Gallbladder Disease
Gastroscopy

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4210870


Education

University of London

Medicine

Graduated 1995


Qualifications

MS - University of London, UK in 2007

FRCS (Gen Surg) - Royal College of Surgeons, UK in 2006

MRCS - Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK in 1998

MBBS - United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, UK in 1995

BSc Neurosciences - University of London, UK in 1992


Professional Memberships

  • The Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland
  • The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland
  • The European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons
  • The European Society of Coloproctology
  • The Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons
  • The Royal Society of Medicine

Languages spoken

  • English

Consultation fees

  • New appointment: £230
  • Follow-up appointment: £160

Insurers

  • Aviva Health
  • Benenden Health
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • The Exeter
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Cigna
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • AXA Health
  • Vitality
  • Healix Health Services
  • Self-pay only

Location

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Oaks Hospital

4.92

(1366)

120 Mile End Road, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO4 5XR

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Matthew Tutton shows a professional manner with patients, building high trust and confidence. He performs operations such as hernia repair, along with other procedures. Patients feel safe, well informed, and get clear explanations, even for unexpected diagnoses. Many issues he addresses include hernias and problems needing sigmoidoscopy.

5.0
verified patient
19 Mar 2026

Mr Tutton's diagnosis and recommended procedure was reassuring, and recovery following the operation has been good and relatively painless. The outcome is most satisfactory!

5.0
verified patient
22 Dec 2025

Mr Tutton was very sympathetic and reassuring. He put me at ease during an uncomfortable procedure and I felt confident in his diagnosis and onward plan for me.

Patient seen for:
Reply from Matthew Tutton
02 Jan 2026
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Thank you for your kind feedback.

5.0
verified patient
10 Dec 2025

Absolute pleasure to meet him warm friendly, and a good listener.. total professional

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Reply from Matthew Tutton
15 Dec 2025
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Thank you for such kind feedback

5.0
verified patient
01 Nov 2025

I felt very reassured with the clear way everything was thoroughly explained regarding ultrasound results.

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Reply from Matthew Tutton
04 Nov 2025
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Thank you for your words

5.0
verified patient
24 May 2025

I am extremely grateful to Mr Matthew Tutton for his superb operational skills combined with a calm informative manner. I am in my 80s and had a double hernia repair during the afternoon and was back home by 8 30 pm. Wonderful professional service all round.

5.0
verified patient
23 May 2025

Excellent treatment and advice from the pre-op consultation through to the follow up appointment after the operation.

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5.0
verified patient
22 May 2025

Brilliant man. No more needs to be said he did everything I wanted and more and did a brilliant job too

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5.0
verified patient
22 May 2025

Can't fault experience

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
21 May 2025

I have a lot of trust and faith in Mr Tutton's expertise.

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
21 May 2025

Very considerate

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Endorsements

09 Jun 2025
Endorsed for
Open Hernia Repair
Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM)

Professor Keir Edward Lewis

Professor Keir Edward Lewis

General (Internal) Medicine
We trained together

Matthew is an excellent general, laparoscopic & robotic surgeon. He has very good bedside manners, he is very compassionate & his surgical outcomes are excellent. His patients are very satisfied with the high standard of care that he provides. I would highly recommend Matthew as a surgeon.

06 Nov 2024
Endorsed for
Open Hernia Repair
Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM)
Robotic Surgery

Mr Aniket Deshpande

Mr Aniket Deshpande

Urologist
Is a colleague

Excellent clinician and decision maker. Experienced robotic surgeon. A sound and balanced opinion

05 Feb 2024
Endorsed for
Colon Cancer
Robotic-Assisted (da Vinci) Surgery

Mr Tan Arulampalam

Mr Tan Arulampalam

General Surgeon
Is a colleague

I have worked closely with Mr Tutton for years as Divisional Directors for Medicine and Surgery respectively. I am impressed with his development of services and training, which has put Colchester on the global map for laparoscopic and robotic surgery. I have no hesitation in recommending him as an expert in his field.

30 Jan 2024
Endorsed for
Colorectal Surgery
Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery
Colonoscopy

Dr Allan Harkness

Dr Allan Harkness

Cardiologist
Is a colleague

FAQ

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Mr Matthew Tutton's overall patient rating is 4.93 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 45 reviews.

What languages does Mr Matthew Tutton speak?

Mr Matthew Tutton speaks English

Where is Mr Matthew Tutton located?

Mr Matthew Tutton primarily practices at Oaks Hospital, located at 120 Mile End Road, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO4 5XR
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Mr Matthew Tutton is working Monday (13:30 - 18:00), Friday (13:30 - 18:00)

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