Professor Richard Cohen
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Professor Richard Cohen is a leading colorectal and general surgeon based in London, practising at the Cleveland Clinic London Colorectal Unit. He is an expert on proctology, open and minimally-invasive laparoscopic colorectal surgery and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Currently, Professor Cohen serves as a clinical professor of surgery, consultant surgeon, and honorary senior lecturer at University College London (UCL). He is renowned as a pioneer of introducing new techniques in the United Kingdom.
After receiving his medical qualification from Cambridge with distinction in 1987, Professor Cohen continued his training as a surgery registrar in Northwest England, and later as a senior registrar at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital surgical training programme. Whilst undergoing his training, Professor Cohen also accomplished to carry out research at Yale University, USA, for his Master's thesis.
Professor Cohen joined UCL in 2005, where he has since helped to develop the colorectal service. Here and within his private practices, Professor Cohen maintains his expertise in open and minimally invasive colorectal surgery. Beyond his advanced surgery techniques, he focuses on proctology, benign colorectal disease, and management of ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and IBD. He is a leading example for his practice fellows and other surgeons in his field.
Following his expertise in such subject, Professor Cohen has done research on topics of interest. These include pelvic floor disorders (incontinence and constipation), Crohn's disease, and colorectal cancer in Ashkenazi Jews. Research has persisted to be a passion of his, and subsequently he has had many papers published in peer-reviewed journals. Professor Cohen extends his involvement in colorectal surgery by also training young surgeons and lecturing nationally and internationally.
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Prof Cohen has looked after me for 5 years, now at Cleveland. He always takes time to understand the issue, gives clear advice and explanation. He has performed significant surgery on me and guided and supported me through that journey. His bedside manner is exceptional.
I had some of my surgery during the pandemic when I couldn’t have family visiting hospital and he was sure to check in every day.
An exceptionally experienced consultant, who loves his work and takes pride and care in his patients wellbeing.
I am very well looked after. Thank you.
30th May 2024
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Professor Cohen was friendly and ensured I had all the information I needed during both before and after surgery.
He took time to answer my questions and answer them clearly in a way that was easy for me to understand.
He spoke with confidence which made me feel relaxed and reassured throughout the process.
18th January 2024
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Very caring and informative consultation.
18th December 2023
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Prof. Cohen is a very friendly and highly professional surgeon, who treats patients with care, empathy and respect. He helped me a lot and was genuinely caring for me before, during and after my surgery.
I am very grateful.
2nd November 2023
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The best
6th October 2023
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Excellent patient care and interaction
15th September 2023
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Perfect,Intelligent and Professional
23rd August 2023
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Professor Cohen has been my doctor for more than eight years now. He is such an excellent doctor, very professional, knowledgeable, empathetic. He does care for his patients, always comes with the best solution, advice. Professor Cohen is an excellent surgeon.
I cannot imagine having been treated by anyone else. Professor Cohen is the best doctor I have ever met.
14th January 2023
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He is a great diagnostian. Always thoughtful and kind and really listens to the patient. He also reads your notes before you see him
15th October 2022
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27/11/2024
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I cannot recommend Richard, his team and the facilities high enough. Exceptional.
T G. Verified Patient
18/11/2024
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Professor Cohen is kind, professional and has provided me with top quality of care for a complex procedure over a few years, through which I have felt entirely safe and comfortable due to the level of his experience and manner.
J R. Verified Patient
02/11/2024
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Prof Cohen operated on me in 2021, and I’ve been his patient since then. He is an excellent doctor who provides outstanding care.
D P. Verified Patient
30/09/2024
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