About Your Surgeon
Mr John Saunders PhD FRCS
Mr John Saunders is a Consultant Surgeon at the Salford Royal Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance, in Manchester. He specialises in Bariatric, Upper GI and General Surgery.
Having completed his medical degree at Nottingham University, John undertook specialist surgical training in the East Midlands at the Trent Oesophago-Gastric Unit and the East Midlands Bariatric and Metabolic Institute. He subsequently completed a fellowship at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals in advanced cancer, bariatric and benign upper GI surgery, before taking up his consultant post in Manchester.
John has a PhD in the field of oesophago-gastric cancer and is an accomplished academic. He has won a number of prizes throughout his career including the Royal College of Surgeons Research Fellowship, The Leonardo Da Vinci Prize and The Moynihan Medal.
As well as weight loss surgery (bariatrics), John specialises in minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery for the treatment of conditions affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract. This includes oesophago-gastric cancer, and benign disorders such as acid reflux, hiatus hernia, achalasia and gallstones.
Patient Reviews
I am a cancer patient who had a operation to remove the cancer Mr Saunders was the surgeon who did my operation. He a absolute fantastic person. And the after care I got was the best I have no complaints I appreciate everything Mr Saunders & his team have done. Thank you so much.
Mr Saunders made me feel totally at ease with what my surgery entailed I was a bit worried but he explained everything to me in a very compassionate and professional manner and I will always be grateful for that surgery went without any trouble and I’m now five months post op and have not had any problems.
From the moment I met Mr Saunders I was put at ease.
He answered all my questions and explained everything in a way I could understand.
The hospital care was fantastic.
Locations
The Alexandra Hospital
Is the largest independent-sector hospital outside of London, and frequently the destination of choice for patients from across the north west of England.
The Oaklands Hospital
Located in North West Manchester, is an established private hospital serving Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Lancashire.
The Pines Hospital
Mr Saunders works with the Phoenix Health group to provide bariatric surgery at The Pines Hospital.
Mr Saunders is an active member of the following professional organisations:
Practice Manager
Francesca Mcgowan
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