Mr Colin Hart

Colorectal surgeon in London

MB CHB MD (RES) FRCS

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Mr Colin Hart is a leading general, colorectal and emergency consultant surgeon based in London who specialises in keyhole and open surgical procedures, complex abdominal wall reconstructions, hernia surgery, colorectal cancer, diverticular disease, adhesions and inflammatory bowel disease. In addition to diseases of the large and small intestines, he is also an expert in the management of benign perianal diseases such as fissures, haemorrhoids, prolapse and fistulas. Mr Hart currently sees patients at the Royal Free Hospital Private Patients' Unit and the Cleveland Clinic London.

Mr Hart qualified from the University of Leicester in 1998 and completed his training in London and the East Midlands. He received his MD from University College, London in 2012 and was then awarded the prestigious Pan-London Colorectal Fellowship in the following year. Mr Hart later joined Royal Free Hospital, where he is the Service Lead for general and emergency surgery. He is leading the Royal Free Hospital and North Central London abdominal wall reconstruction service.

Further to his highly-sought surgery practice, Mr Hart is a lecturer for undergraduate students at University College London and at the Royal Free Hospital campus. He is the author of various publications in peer-reviewed journals and regularly presents for the Royal College of Surgeons.

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31/12/2023

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Doctor Heart has performed a keyhole surgery on me in 2022, very glad that I went with Doctor Heart after AXA provided a few recommendations, he is very patient and professional. The staffs at Cleveland hospital were very friendly and attentive too.

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03/11/2023

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I had my first consultation with Dr. Colin Hart. It was so great to talk to him, he was so understanding and put me at ease straight away. We discussed with much professionalism my case as being a Performer, and then advised me in regard of all possible options.Thank you Dr.Hart!

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19/03/2023

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Dr Hart immediately put me at ease, gave me confidence in his ability to know what needed to done and he would ensure the right outcome - whatever the results proved. His initial prognosis was correct, he also managed to get me to listen and affect change in my behaviours.

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13/03/2023

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I had a very good experience with Mr Hart. He explained things very clearly, was very cheerful and extremely efficient. I would recommend him unhesitantly.


(27 reviews)
Colin is genuinely interested in the surgery he performs - both process and outcomes. If any of my friends need a hernia surgery - I know a guy. He understood exactly what I wanted and did a great job.
3rd June 2024
Written by a private patient
Overall outstanding care
22nd February 2024
Written by a private patient
Very attentive and took time to explain everything
28th January 2024
Written by a private patient
An incredible surgeon, with great experience, impeccable knowledge, AND an amazing bedside manner. He took the time and care to explain my results with me in a kind, informative and reassuring way. I didn't feel rushed and was able to ask many questions. He is an extremely kind and compassionate doctor. I would highly recommend Mr Colin Hart. He is rare (I have seen lots of surgeon's in the past 5 years)
29th September 2023
Written by a private patient
I searched extensively to find the right surgeon for a second opinion with regards to my ongoing Diverticulitis episodes. I picked Mr Hart because of his straight forward approach, sensing that he’d be honest and upfront about my condition and the discussion of upto date scans. After three consultations and many questions, I made a fact based decision to go ahead with surgery. Which wasn’t without its risks. I came through the surgery with a better than expected outcome - he’s a brilliant surgeon, with a down to earth, caring bed side manner. I felt that he was very much with me on this journey to “fix me”. So, if you are looking for an outstanding surgeon who will totally “take care” of you, then Mr Hart is your man.
14th September 2023
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I arrived in A and E with a severe bout of diverticulitis and saw Colin Hart, after undergoing many tests he said he could operate but he would prefer to plan it rather than going ahead as an emergency. He said he would put me on the urgent list as I had suffered many of these attacks since being diagnosed in 2008 and left just to put up with it, not by the Royal Free. I was admitted just a few weeks later and had the surgery to remove the diseased section of colon and had a colostomy. Colin and his team were honest and explained everything in terms that I would understand. Unfortunately I developed a parastomal hernia and in order to deal with that I was operated on again to reverse the colostomy and repair the hernia. During the surgery Colin felt that I would benefit from having an ileostomy, to enable full recovery of the colon, the hernia repair could not be done. 18 months later I was admitted to have the ileostomy reversed and the hernias repaired. At all consultations, appointments and hospital admissions Colin and his team were absolutely brilliant, I always felt totally at ease and given the full facts of my condition. I have every faith in Colin and tell everyone what a wonderful person he is.
11th August 2023
Written by a private patient
My first consultation with Mr Colin Hart put me completely at ease regarding a prospective inguinal hernia repair. He took the time to explain everything about the operation, including post-op, and I felt confident and relieved that my pain and discomfort would soon be at an end. The operation went extremely well and my post-op recovery was very successful. My family are very grateful as I will now be able to embark on a trip to USA to visit my grandchildren, which was not possible before. I would highly recommend Mr Hart bith as an excellent surgeon and also for his very friendly manner, putting one at ease.
6th July 2023
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Mr Hart went out of his way back in December 2022, to attend promptly to my mother and reassure my family , during a medical emergency - bowel obstruction. His support and kindness was fabulous and we felt reassured that our mother would get the best treatment. He also visited our mother on the ward to reassure her about her condition. He is what one wishes every doctor could be, just great.
18th May 2023
Written by a private patient
I was really glad that I found Colin as he sorted out my issue extremely quickly, and efficiently. I highly recommend him.
8th March 2023
Written by a private patient
Mr Hart is an amazing consultant ! Would highly recommend, he is very courteous and understanding of your needs, listens to your concerns , and I always felt in very safe hands. I truly cannot thank him enough for looking after me and getting me back to health again!!!!! Will always be very grateful for the wonderful service I received !
21st October 2022
Written by a private patient

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