Mr Vanash Patel

Professional statement

Mr Vanash Patel is a leading colorectal and general surgeon with over 20 years of experience. Mr Patel is highly experienced in a wide range of colorectal conditions and treatments. His areas of expertise include colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, colonoscopy, haemorrhoid surgery, anal fistula and laparoscopic hernia surgery.

Mr Patel currently practises privately at Spire Bushey Hospital. He works with the patient to ensure that the best possible treatment plan is decided upon, always putting the patient’s needs first. He also has extensive experience in the public sector, and currently practises at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Mr Patel first qualified with an MBBS from St George’s, University of London, before going on to receive an MSc in Surgical Science and a PhD from Imperial College London. He has completed many fellowships at some of the UK’s leading centres of excellence in colorectal care and is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.  

In addition to his clinical work, Mr Patel is also a renowned medical educator and researcher. He is an honorary clinical senior lecturer at Imperial College London, and has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.