General Surgeon
General Surgeon
London, NW8 7JA
30 years of experience
Verified profile
Video
Consultation
General Surgeon
London, NW8 7JA
30 years of experience
Verified profile
Video
Consultation
4.96
36 patient reviews
1 professional endorsement
5.00
Overall Experience
4.94
Bedside manner
4.94
Explanation
Mr Daren Francis is a leading Consultant Surgeon specialising in laparoscopic, colorectal, and general surgery. He currently holds an NHS position at the Royal Free London Foundation Trust where he is the Lead for Emergency Surgical Services and Colorectal Cancer Services. Additionally, he practices privately with HCA Healthcare at The Harley Street Clinic and The Wellington Hospital. The talented surgeon offers robotic surgery treatments for rectal cancer and prolapse, along with minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures. In 2013, Mr Francis was named in the Tatler Doctors Guide as one of the top 250 doctors in the UK.
After completing his Medical Degree and specialist training he was appointed Consultant in 2005. He is heavily involved in medical education, lecturing at all levels and has had numerous publications throughout his career. He has also been a guest speaker at international level conferences and offers educational seminars for other healthcare professionals. In addition, Mr Francis is the surgical advisor to the BAFTA-winning BBC soap 'Holby City', along with other independent productions.
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Areas of expertise
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Subspecialties
All conditions and treatments
Registered with
General Medical Council
4049221
Qualifications
MBBS, University of London - 1993
FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of England - 1997
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of London - 2004
CCST, Royal College of Surgeons - 2005
Professional Memberships:
Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons
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5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
An excellent Consultant
21 Jan 2023
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hernia
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Mr Francis was highly professional throughout the two consultations. I was given an excellent explanation of the procedure and what to expect. I was treated with the required level of delicacy given the area of surgery( hernia)
16 Dec 2022
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hernia
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Excellent, very considerate and understanding
02 Dec 2022
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Haemorrhoids
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Such an excellent doctor , explained about the diagnostic tests very well and really supportive … highly recommended
01 Dec 2022
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Stomach / Abdominal Pain
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Excellent standard of care received, very clear explanations of treatment received, would highly recommend.
24 Oct 2022
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Haemorrhoids
Colorectal Surgery
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Excellent communication skills which explain everything without any frills !!!
21 Oct 2022
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colon Cancer
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Very accessible specialist, trustworthy and efficient. A solid pair of hands and very much a "Mensch"
11 Aug 2022
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hernia
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
Having had an abdominal wall reconstruction for a large hernia I am delighted with the results and care given to me by Mr Francis. Everything was explained fully at every stage and can’t wait to get back in my swimsuit!
07 Aug 2022
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hernia
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
His attitude is very friendly with very professional undertones. He explain things in simple terms, and is very open when answering questions.
15 Jul 2022
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colorectal Surgery
5
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation
I found Mr Francis to have a very relaxing manner, happy to discuss my issue at length, taking the time to reassure me and giving the right level of detail in response to my questions. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
17 Jun 2022
verified patient
Patient seen for:
Haemorrhoids
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1 endorsement
Daren is a well respected and knowledgeable expert with a very friendly bed side manner and is extremely well liked by his patients.
30 Jun 2020
Endorsed for
Mr Andrew Goldberg OBE
Orthopaedic Surgery
What are Mr Daren Francis's reviews like?
Mr Daren Francis's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 36 reviews
What languages does Mr Daren Francis speak?
Mr Daren Francis speaks English
Where is Mr Daren Francis located?
Mr Daren Francis primarily practices at The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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