Mr Simon Atkinson
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Mr Simon Atkinson
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Mr Simon Atkinson
Consultant Pancreaticobiliary and General Surgeon in London
BSc(Hons) MBBS MS FRCS(Gen)
GMC: 3262395
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Professional statement
Mr Simon Atkinson is a highly experienced consultant pancreaticobiliary and general surgeon based in London, with expertise in various areas including gallbladder surgery, gallstones, hernia surgery, pancreatic cancer, pancreas surgery, and pancreatitis.
With over 35 years of experience, Mr Atkinson currently serves as a Consultant Pancreaticobiliary & General surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic London and the Cleveland Clinic London Rapid Access Gallbladder Unit. In addition, he holds Consultant posts at Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Trust.
Mr Atkinson first qualified with an MBBS from the Royal London Medical College, University of London, in 1987. He then went on to achieve an FRCS(Gen) from the Royal College of Surgeons in 1992, followed by a higher surgical degree (MS) awarded in 1997. His MS was granted for his research work in critical illness in the surgical patient. He completed his higher surgical training in general, pancreaticobiliary, and upper gastrointestinal surgery in London and South East England. He was awarded a Surgical Fellowship as a Senior Surgical Fellow in Perth, Western Australia.
He is also currently lead for clinical governance in GI surgery at Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital and has previously served as Clinical Lead for Gastrointestinal Surgery both at Guy's & St Thomas' and Clinical Lead for HPB Surgery at King's College Hospital. He is a member of the Great Britain & Ireland Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (GBIHPBA) and the Association of Upper GI Surgeons (AUGIS). He also works as a Medical Examiner and is a member of the Royal College of Pathologists Medical Examiner section.
With his wealth of experience and commitment to patient well-being, Mr Simon Atkinson stands as a beacon of excellence in the field of pancreaticobiliary surgery, offering compassionate and cutting-edge care to his patients.
Patient reviews Mr Simon Atkinson
I had a minor inguinal hernia, repaired by Simon Atkinson at the Cleveland Clinic, London, ten weeks ago, in May 2024.
My initial consultation with him was at St Thomas’ Hospital London, and I was impressed with his friendly manner and his obvious knowledge and professionalism. He was kind and clear in explaining the options available to me: do nothing (he rated my hernia as only 2 out of 10 in severity), have a laparoscopic (key-hole) repair, or an open (normal) hernia repair. He listened to my concerns and answered all my questions in a manner that put me completely at ease, and he made me feel absolutely happy that he was to be my surgeon. My choice was to have an open repair privately.
I’m very pleased with the results, which is a testament to his surgical ability, and at my six-week post-op review he explained the time it would take me to get back to full fitness.
If I ever need another hernia repair, or indeed if I need to be treated for any problem in his area of expertise, then I would choose to have him operate on me again.
2nd August 2024
Written by a private patient
Dr Simon Atkinson is an absolutely outstanding consultant and general surgeon who also specialises in gastrointestinal surgery. I was so fortunate that he was the consultant duty surgeon working on the weekend a year ago when I was rushed to St Thomas hospital where he didn’t hesitate to perform a dangerous and life saving operation on me - he saved my life - literally. I am so grateful to Dr Atkinson and his fabulous team where I was later cared for at London Bridge hospital. I went to see him a few weeks ago for a check up at Cleveland Clinic to ensure I was healing ok. The scar is also healing and appears significantly better now because Dr Atkinson took great care when he performed the operation.
Dr Atkinson is a formidable and brilliant surgeon who cares for his patients with great kindness, empathy and understanding. He listens to your concerns and is very patient and importantly he is an expert surgeon who will take the greatest care of you. And he has a dry and witty sense of humour! Dr Atkinson always called me back during aftercare if I had any concerns and that is a great relief.
I absolutely highly recommend him to anyone requiring specialist surgical care.
15th December 2022
Written by a private patient
I first met Mr Atkinson in 2016. He was very thorough listened to my problems , spent time with me to go over everything. I then proceeded for surgery and I was treated with great respect and kindness throughout.. I then needed a further operation and again the level of service I received was excellent.
Mr Atkinson has followed through with his care for me ever since.
I would highly recommend Mr Atkinson and his team especially with his aftercare .
Carry on the excellent work you do.
28th March 2020
Written by a private patient
Outstanding quality of care that exceeded all my expectations!
Moment, I met Mr Atkinson for the initial consultation it was like a breath of fresh air. He took his time to understand my specific concerns, he was very through with his approach and shortly after I felt reassured that he was the right surgeon to proceed with my gallstone procedure. I am very happy with the outcome of my procedure. Mr Atkinson and his team deserve the recognition and applause for delivering outstanding quality of care that exceeded all my expectations.
I am very grateful to Mr Atkinson and his team for supporting me throughout the whole process including after care.
Sal
10th February 2020
Written by a private patient
Trust. During my Pr-op, Consultations, day of the op, post up and all follow ups. Mr Simon Atkinson was, and is a perfect professional gentleman. I trust him 100%.
Listening. Mr Simon Atkinson shows empathy, kindness, attentiveness, and has excellent manner. He explains everything simply too.
I do very much appreciate all staff who work tirelessly at our precious NHS. However, selfishly when it came to having an operation on both my Gall Bladder and Oesophagus I tracked down whom I consider the Best, and although I live in Kent. I choose Mr Simon Atkinson and Guys and St Thomas's. Thank you. Godbless.
15th September 2017
Written by a private patient
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