Mr Shaun Preston is a distinguished General Surgeon and Head of the specialist Oesophago-Gastric Unit at The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Hospital. This is a tertiary/quaternary unit specialising in the management of benign oesophago-gastric disorders and is a dedicated oesophago-gastric cancer unit.
Mr Preston has an international reputation in the field of oesophago-gastric cancer and complex hiatal surgery (anti-reflux surgery, revisional anti-reflux surgery, giant paraoesophageal hernias and Heller's cardiomyotomy for achalasia). He is invited to lecture and chair sessions at international conferences, teaches senior trainees and more junior consultants on training programmes, and also demonstrates surgical technique 'live' and by video at specialist symposia.
He has a wealth of expertise in robotic, laparoscopic (keyhole) and open surgery, and also in endoscopic techniques including interventional endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound. He is very well respected for his specialist skills in the management of reflux, Barrett's oesophagus, oesophageal and gastric cancer, achalasia, abdominal and inguinal hernia repair and gallstones.
Mr Preston earned his medical degree from the University of Leeds. He also has a Doctorate and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. In the Intercollegiate Fellowship in General Surgery in 2000, Mr Preston was awarded the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI) Gold Medal & Prize for the best results across the UK. He later earned the esteemed Japanese Foundation for the Promotion of Cancer Research/British Council Fellowship at the National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, where he worked in the Gastric, Oesophageal, and Endoscopic Divisions.
Mr Preston previously served as a Visiting Surgeon at the Division of Foregut Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, in 2006 where he learned thoracoscopic oesophagectomy. He, and his team, also visited and worked with Dr Low and his team at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle (2011) to develop the first UK Standardised Enhanced Recovery (ERAS) Pathway for Oesophagectomy. He is well-known on the international stage and is invited to lecture widely, as well as to demonstrate surgical techniques around the world. In 2015, he was the Distinguished Visiting Lecturer at the Royal College of Surgeons of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting.
He is Visiting Professor at Jaber Al Ahmad Hospital in Kuwait and Senior Visiting Fellow at the University of Surrey. His research interests are in the evaluation and optimal management of patients with oesophageal and gastric cancer. He is the National Chief Investigator for one NCRI portfolio study (NeoAEGIS) and Principal Investigator on another (OCCAMS). He has clinical interests in Enhanced Recovery (ERAS), Standardised Clinical Pathways, and Prehabilitation ahead of surgery (Prehab).
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General Medical Council
No. 3487888
Qualifications:
BSc(Hons), 1987. Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of Leeds
MB ChB, 1990. Bachelor of Medicine (MB) & Bachelor of Surgery (ChB). School of Medicine, University of Leeds
MD, 1997. Doctor of Medicine - Gut hormones in gastrointestinal cancer, University of Leeds.
FRCS(Eng), 1996. Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
FRCS(Gen), 2000. Intercollegiate Fellowship in General Surgery (Upper GI), where he was also honoured with the ASGBI Gold Medal & Prize for the best results across the UK and outstanding performance in the viva voce examinations.
Membership:
Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC - Registration number 3487888)
British Medical Association (BMA)
Association of Upper GI Surgery (AUGIS)
Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ALSGBI)
British Oesophageal Group (BOG)
European Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (ESDE)
International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (ISDE)
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65 reviews
5
Mr Preston has saved my life, he has recently removed a cancerous tumour from my small bowel that had been missed by many other health care professionals He is a consummate professional keeping me informed through a set of investigations that spanned over two years
5
Very friendly personable man who explained everything very well. I would recommend him to anyone who also needed his expertise
5
Mr Preston is very easy to talk to and is a good listener. He provided rapid diagnosis of my issues with clear explainations and a treatment plan. An overall excellent experience for me.
5
Extremely positive experience. Procedure explained very well and results discussed in detail at follow up appointment. Would highly recommend Mr Preston.
5
From first consultation through to pre procedure conversation to post operation follow up Shaun Preston gave me absolute confidence that I had chosen the right professional to undertake what was my first (and hopefully only) full surgical procedure. I have since marvelled at the efficiency of the process and how very well I felt virtually immediately after surgery and every day since.
5
Mr.Preston has been looking after me for 6 years after a complex operation (repairing someone else’s work ) I have seen him regularly and his care support his explanation of procedures etc. is Second to None he is an excellent Dr who is passionate about his patients. I have absolute faith in him. An Asset to the NHS any person who has him as a consultant is very very lucky.
5
Clear diagnosis, calm, methodical and efficient procedures and understandable explanations.
5
Excellent all round is an understatement…my experience with Mr Preston has been the best I have ever received from any medical professional…from diagnosis to surgery to ongoing after care…an elite surgeon and compassionate man
5
Very happy with the way I was cared for by Mr Preston from first consultation to final treatment. Very attentive, helpful and pleasant. Answered all my questions and I was kept informed every step of the way and very helpful sorting out health insurance problems. Recovered well after surgery and can hardly see ops sites.
5
Mr Preston has been nothing short of a lifesaver.. from my initial consultation right through to the end of my treatment I had total confidence in him. Straight talking but empathetic. Obviously extremely skilled and had me mobile the day following a major operation. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
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Superb Upper gi and robotic Surgeon. I have referred complex problems to him and his results are Superb. Great Surgeon and a great guy!
Mr Rhys Thomas
Shaun is an excellent and highly experienced upper GI and general surgeon with an international reputation as a leader in the field and for his technical surgery.
Mr Peter Lamb
Shaun is an excellent laparoscopic oesophageal, upper GI and general surgeon. He has led the regional oesophageal cancer service for many years. He communicates well, helped by a very efficient PA.
Dr Stephen Evans
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Mr Shaun Preston's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 65 reviews
What languages does Mr Shaun Preston speak?
Mr Shaun Preston speaks English
Where is Mr Shaun Preston located?
Mr Shaun Preston primarily practices at The Lister Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at Chelsea Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom, SW1W 8RH
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What are Mr Shaun Preston working hours?
Mr Shaun Preston is working Monday (13:30 - 17:30), Tuesday (16:00 - 19:30), Friday (10:00 - 12:00)
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