Dr Stephen Stonelake

Dr Stephen Stonelake is a dedicated Consultant General Surgeon who provides high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad spectrum of general and gastrointestinal surgical conditions. He is committed to delivering clear communication and compassionate support, ensuring that patients feel fully informed, comfortable, and confident throughout every stage of their treatment pathway. His practice encompasses both routine elective surgical interventions and complex emergency care, always prioritising safety, comfort, and clinical excellence.

With expertise spanning both upper and lower gastrointestinal surgery, Dr Stonelake maintains a specialist clinical focus on minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, colorectal surgery, and emergency surgical care. He routinely performs keyhole operations, bowel resections, emergency laparotomies, hernia repairs, diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy, and specialised surgical procedures for pilonidal disease. A strong proponent of modern surgical innovation, Dr Stonelake actively integrates Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols into patient management to minimise postoperative discomfort, reduce hospital stays, and accelerate recovery times.

Dr Stonelake earned his Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees before completing advanced postgraduate study to achieve a Master of Science degree. He holds Membership and Fellowship qualifications with the Royal College of Surgeons and maintains active professional membership with the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Stonelake remains actively involved in surgical research and clinical audit, contributing to published studies on emergency surgical risk prediction, surgical site infection prevention, and optimised perioperative care.

Through his evidence-based practice and reassuring approach, Dr Stonelake strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for every patient under his care. Whether guiding individuals through diagnostic endoscopy, elective keyhole procedures, or urgent surgical interventions, he provides thorough, empathetic, and tailored surgical expertise.