Mr Ayo Oshowo
Consultant laparoscopic and colorectal surgeon in London
MBBS MS FRCS(Gen) FWACS(Hon)
GMC: 4199140
Mr Ayo Oshowo areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Mr Ayo Oshowo is an consultant laparoscopic and colorectal surgeon in London, who specialises in haemorrhoid surgery, anal fistula and anal fissure, alongside piles (haemorrhoids), laparoscopy and hernia. Coming from a broad general surgery background, Mr Oshowo now focuses on complex colorectal surgical cases, with a particular focus on laparoscopic techniques. Hr privately practises at eXroid and his NHS base is the Whittington Health NHS Trust.
After completing his undergraduate medical studies, Mr Oshowo gained his Masters of Surgery at the University of London in 2000, before being appointed as Honorary Senior Lecturer at University College London in 2002. On top of this, Mr Oshowo received further specialty training in colorectal diseases as a Travel Fellow at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, USA in 2002.
Mr Oshowo is a respected clinical educator and leader. He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at University College London's Medical School and has tutored at the Royal College of Surgeons, while he also has experience as the Cancer multi-disciplinary team lead, Surgery department lead and currently is the Champion of the Enhanced Recovery Programme at his NHS Trust.
Mr Oshowo is very experienced in many areas of colorectal surgery including haemorrhoids, gallstones, hernias and the treatment of chronic pelvic pain disorders. With an active interest in research and academia, Mr Oshowo has published many articles, appeared as a guest lecturer and presented internationally on numerous occasions. As a Fellow of both the Royal College of Surgeons, UK and a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons, Mr Oshowo dedicates time to outreach training programmes training new doctors overseas.