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Mr Richard Dickson-Lowe

Mr Richard Dickson-Lowe

General Surgeon

Kent, ME14 5FT

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14 years of experience

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14 years of experience

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Patient Trust Score

4.96

24 patient reviews
4.96
Overall Experience
4.96
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.96
Explanation

34 recommendations for:

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)(8)
Hernia(5)
Lipoma Removal(5)
Other(16)

Recent patient review

10 Apr 2024

He was polite,kind and informative.

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About

Mr Dickson-Lowe has been a Consultant Surgeon at Medway Maritime NHS Trust since 2020 and is currently the Speciality Lead for General Surgery. His training was undertaken in the South East of England which involved working in many hospitals around Kent, Surrey and Sussex, which has enabled him to gain a deep understanding of the region and the patients within it. He has an interest in trauma surgery and undertook a trauma fellowship in South Africa in 2017/2018.

Mr Dickson-Lowe performs minimally-invasive operations for benign colorectal conditions and colorectal cancer, complex abdominal wall reconstruction for incisional herniae, benign conditions of the anus including fistula-in-ano, fissure-in-ano and haemorrhoids, and general surgical conditions including pilonidal disease, gall bladder disease (laparoscopic cholecystectomy), inguinal herniae and umbilical herniae. He is also a JAG accredited endoscopist for both upper and lower gastrointestinal investigations (OGD and colonoscopy).

He is passionate about decreasing health inequalities and improving healthcare services. He is known for being hard-working and is dedicated to providing patient-centred care. First and foremost he will would like to assess and investigate any abdominal symptoms in order to provide a diagnosis with follow up advice and treatment in a way that is individual to the patient.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) (24%)
  • Hernia (15%)
  • Lipoma Removal (15%)
  • Abdominal (Ventral) Hernia (12%)
  • Gallstones (9%)
  • Others (26%)

Subspecialties
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
  • Colorectal Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Hernia
  • Abdominal (Ventral) Hernia
  • Gallstones
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Adhesions
  • Altered Bowel Habits
  • Anal Cancer
  • Anal Fissure
  • Anal Fistula
  • Anorectal Conditions
  • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
  • Excision of Sebaceous Cysts
  • Gallstone Surgery
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Open Hernia Repair
  • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
  • Abdominoperineal Resection
  • Abscess Incision and Drainage

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 7045681


Qualifications

MB ChB 2009 The University of Warwick


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £200
  • Follow-up appointment: £150

insurers
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Cigna
  • Aviva Health
  • Aetna
  • Vitality Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare

Location

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KIMS Hospital

4.89
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Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
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Wednesday
09:00 - 12:30
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4.89
(276)
Impton Lane, Walderslade, United Kingdom, ME5 9PG
Impton Lane, Walderslade, United Kingdom, ME5 9PG
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Wednesday
13:00 - 19:00
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Saturday
11:00 - 16:00
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3 New Mill Road, Orpington, United Kingdom, BR5 3TW
3 New Mill Road, Orpington, United Kingdom, BR5 3TW
Monday
18:00 - 21:00
Tuesday
18:00 - 21:00
Wednesday
18:00 - 21:00
Thursday
18:00 - 21:00
Friday
18:00 - 21:00
Saturday
11:00 - 14:00
Sunday
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Reviews

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Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) (8)
Hernia (5)
Lipoma Removal (5)
Abdominal (Ventral) Hernia (4)
Gallstones (3)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

24 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He was polite,kind and informative.

10 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Explained everything really well, put me at ease.

03 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Lipoma Removal
Hernia

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I found Richard Dickson-Lowe very professional as well as putting me at ease. He explained everything to me with what happened at the operation and what could possibly happen afterwards. I have great confidence that nothing will happen but if it does I will know what to do

03 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

A really lovely doctor who makes you feel relaxed and involved with your treatment.

03 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Lipoma Removal

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very good

21 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hernia

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Friendly, informative and polite

09 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Inguinal Node Dissection
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very professional, made me feel at ease, Expaplanned everything in a manner that I understood.

08 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Abdominal (Ventral) Hernia

4

4.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

Pleasant man who saw me on time and suggested a clear follow up plan

05 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Abdominal (Ventral) Hernia

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Dickson-Lowe has been very informative from my consultation/ my surgery and post consultation. I found him to be polite/patient and professional. I am glad he was my consultant.

31 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Open Hernia Repair
Hernia

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I found that Mr Richard Dickson-Lowe explained every part of the procedure I was about to have and he made me feel at ease with it all. Highly recommend.

31 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Lipoma Removal
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What are Mr Richard Dickson-Lowe's reviews like?

Mr Richard Dickson-Lowe's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 24 reviews

What languages does Mr Richard Dickson-Lowe speak?

Mr Richard Dickson-Lowe speaks English

Where is Mr Richard Dickson-Lowe located?

Mr Richard Dickson-Lowe primarily practices at KIMS Hospital, located at Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
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What are Mr Richard Dickson-Lowe working hours?

Mr Richard Dickson-Lowe is working Monday (18:00 - 21:00), Tuesday (18:00 - 21:00), Wednesday (09:00 - 12:30, 13:00 - 19:00, 18:00 - 21:00), Thursday (18:00 - 21:00), Friday (18:00 - 21:00), Saturday (11:00 - 16:00, 11:00 - 14:00)

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