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Mr Michael Crabtree

MBBS, PhD, FRCS

General Surgeon

31 years of experience

Ipswich, IP4 5SW

2 connections in healthcare

5

/5

(33 reviews)

31 years of experience

Ipswich, IP4 5SW

2 connections in healthcare

Areas of expertise

Inguinal Hernia
15
Anal Fissure
5
Abdominal (Ventral) Hernia
4

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About Mr Michael Crabtree

Mr Michael Crabtree is a Consultant General Surgeon with a specialist interest in general ,colorectal, laparoscopic surgery, robotic. His clinical practice covers the full spectrum of general and colorectal procedures, including minimally invasive “keyhole” approaches.

He undertakes a wide range of surgical procedures, including diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic interventions such as colonoscopy and oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD). His surgical expertise includes major colorectal operations, pouch and reconstructive colonic surgery, abdominal wall and groin hernia repair (performed under local or general anaesthetic using open, laparoscopic techniques or robotic ), day case surgery and anal surgery.

Mr Crabtree’s clinical areas of interest include colorectal cancer, coloproctology, and the management of benign colorectal conditions. He treats patients with symptoms such as anorectal bleeding, changes in bowel habit, constipation, diarrhoea, rectal prolapse, incontinence and anal pain. He also manages complex colorectal disease, including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, pouch-related disorders and endometriosis affecting the bowel.

His practice also covers the management of abdominal pain and anorectal conditions such as haemorrhoids, fissures, sepsis and fistulae. By combining expertise in both general and laparoscopic surgery, Mr Crabtree provides comprehensive surgical care for patients with colorectal and gastrointestinal disease.


Subspecialties

  • Lower GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
  • Colorectal Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Inguinal Hernia
15
Anal Fissure
5
Abdominal (Ventral) Hernia
4
Anal Fistula
3
Colonoscopy
2
Endoscopy (OGD)
2
Faecal Incontinence
2
Hernia
1
Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
1
Haemorrhoids
1
Anal Cancer
1
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Verruca, Moles and Skin Tags)
1
General Surgery
1
Altered Bowel Habits
1
Faecal Occult Blood (FOB) Test
1
Botox Injections for Anal Fissure
1
Stoma Reversal
Sigmoidoscopy
Robotic Total Mesorectal Excision
Transanal Haemorrhoid Dearterialisation (THD)
Robotic hemicolectomy
Stricture Treatment
Stoma Surgery
Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy
Spigelian Hernia
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
Stapled Haemorrhoidectomy
Sigmoid Colectomy for Diverticular Disease
Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery
Excision of Benign Lesions
Robotic-Assisted (da Vinci) Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Robotic Hernia Repair
Abdominal Wall Surgery
Reversal of Hartmann's Procedure
Rectal Biopsy
Peritoneal Surgery
Laparoscopic Bilateral Hernia Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
Small Bowel Cancer
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Recurrent Hernia
Incisional Hernia Repair
Blood in Stool / Rectal Bleeding (Haematochezia)
Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-pouch) Surgery
Perianal Disease
Ileostomy Surgery
Perianal Abscess
Haemorrhoidectomy
Malignant Bowel Obstruction
Intestinal Failure
Lymph Node Removal (Lymphadenectomy)
Enterocutaneous Fistula
Fistulectomy and Seton Insertion
Colorectal Cancer
Anorectal Conditions
Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)
Anal Prolapse
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Adhesions
Bowel Resection
Abdominal Wall Defects
Peritoneal Tumours
Banding of Haemorrhoids
Adhesion Removal (Adhesiolysis)
Removal of Rectum and Colon (Proctocolectomy)
Bowel Surgery (Colectomy)
Femoral Hernia
Bowel Diversion Surgery
Bowel Cancer
Abdominoperineal Resection
Appendicitis
Video Consultation
Rectal Cancer
Pilonidal Sinus Disorders
Open Hernia Repair
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Lipoma Removal
Laparoscopy
Diverticulitis
Gastroscopy
Crohn's Disease
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Surgery
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
Bowel Obstruction
Appendicectomy
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4217114


Education

University of London

Medicine

Graduated 1995

Anglia Ruskin University

Medicine Education

Graduated 2023

University of London

Pathology

Graduated 2003


Qualifications

PhD Pathology, University of London

The genetics of colorectal cancer and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)


Publications

+7

Read publications and papers written by this specialist.

01 / 01 / 2001

Explaining differences in the severity of familial adenomatous polyposis and the search for modifier genes - PubMed

Published in GUT

01 / 02 / 2003

Multiple colorectal adenomas, classic adenomatous polyposis, and germ-line mutations in MYH - PubMed

Published in New England Journal of Medicine

01 / 01 / 2001

Variability in the severity of colonic disease in familial adenomatous polyposis results from differences in tumour initiation rather than progression and depends relatively little on patient age - PubMed

Published in GUT

01 / 01 / 2003

Refining the relation between 'first hits' and 'second hits' at the APC locus: the 'loose fit' model and evidence for differences in somatic mutation spectra among patients - PubMed

Published in Oncogene


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • WPA
  • AXA Health
  • Aviva Health
  • The Exeter
  • Healix Health Services
  • Cigna
  • Vitality

Fees

  • New appointment

    £200
  • Follow-up appointment

    £150
*May vary on location

Locations

Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital

Foxhall Road, Ipswich, United Kingdom, IP4 5SW

4.85(551 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
09:00 - 12:00
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
09:00 - 12:00
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Areas of expertise

Inguinal Hernia
15
Anal Fissure
5
Abdominal (Ventral) Hernia
4

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Michael Crabtree is friendly and excellent with patients. He listens to them and he gives clear help. He helps to put all of them at ease. Main care is for inguinal hernia and anal fissure.

5
verified patient
29 Oct 2026

Very professional, courteous, and knowledgeable Consultant. Made me feel comfortable, listened to my concerns, and explained everything clearly. Excellent service and highly recommended.

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5
verified patient
08 Oct 2026

All my questions were answered and I was content to follow the advice given

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5
verified patient
17 Sep 2026

Very approachable

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
17 Sep 2026

Mr Crsabtree was excellent through the treatment process, very patient and happy to explain everything. Overall outcome has been very good too.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
27 Aug 2026

A very experienced, caring and engaging consultant. Always listens and provides clear explanations and treatment plans. Mr Crabtree has an excellent bedside manner, respectful and calm. You always feel you are in safe hands.

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5
verified patient
27 Aug 2026

Dr Crabtree provided a very calm and reassuring experience for my visit today. The appointment was over very quickly. His bedside manner was excellent and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

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5
verified patient
06 Aug 2026

An excellent experience from start to finish. Mr Crabtree was very professional friendly and informative explaining everything that was going to happen through the procedure

5
verified patient
06 Aug 2026

Put me at ease and made me feel comfortable straight away. Listened to all my concerns.

5
verified patient
14 May 2026

Dr Crabtree was very friendly and reassuring. I felt in safe hands and am very pleased with the outcome of my surgery.

5
verified patient
14 May 2026

Very friendly and helpful, explained everything to help ease my anxieties

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Mr Michael Crabtree's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 33 reviews.

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Mr Michael Crabtree speaks English

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Mr Michael Crabtree primarily practices at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital, located at Foxhall Road, Ipswich, United Kingdom, IP4 5SW
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