Mr Thomas Pearson

Mr Thomas Pearson is a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon with over 30 years’
experience and a specialist interest in the assessment and treatment of colorectal,
anorectal and general surgical conditions.
His approach to surgical care emphasises accurate diagnosis and a clear discussion of
the available treatment options. Not every condition requires an operation. When
surgery is considered, he explains its rationale, potential benefits, alternatives, material
risks and anticipated recovery.
He aims to support informed decision-making, enabling patients to choose treatment in
accordance with their individual needs and preferences.
About Mr Pearson
Mr Pearson qualified at the Royal Free Hospital, University of London, in 1992 and
attained Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1997. He undertook
training in general and colorectal surgery across London, Northamptonshire, Surrey,
Sussex and Australia. He developed his expertise in minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery
at Frimley Park and the Royal Surrey County Hospital’s Minimal Access Training Unit. He
also completed training and assessment in gastrointestinal endoscopy at St George’s
Hospital, achieving accreditation.
Mr Pearson was appointed Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon at Broomfield
Hospital, Chelmsford, in 2007. His NHS practice encompassed emergency surgery,
colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and a broad range of benign general
surgical and colorectal conditions. His operative practice included open, laparoscopic
and robotic surgery, together with organ-preserving approaches to rectal cancer. He
held leadership roles as Chair of the Mid Essex Colorectal Cancer Multidisciplinary
Team and the East of England Colorectal Cancer Network, and served as Clinical
Director for General Surgery throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As a clinical and
educational supervisor, he contributed to the training and development of surgical
trainees. In 2023, he was shortlisted for the National Association of Surgeons Silver
Scalpel Award for surgical training.
His academic work has included research and postgraduate education. As a clinical
lecturer and researcher at University College London, he investigated colorectal cancer
genetics and inheritance through laboratory and population-based research. At Anglia
Ruskin University, he contributed to the development of an MSc course in minimal
access and robotic surgery, supporting postgraduate surgical education in these
techniques.
Following his departure from NHS practice, Mr Pearson now focuses on private general
and colorectal surgery at Springfield Hospital, Chelmsford. His practice includes the
assessment and treatment of hernias, gallstones, haemorrhoids, anal fissures and
fistulas, pilonidal disease, and skin and soft-tissue lumps. He offers open and
minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery according to the condition and individual
circumstances, as well as treatments such as the Rafaelo radiofrequency procedure for
haemorrhoids. His consultations emphasise clear explanations of treatment options,
including alternatives to surgery, and their implications, supporting informed patient
involvement in decisions about their care.