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Mr Nicholas Penney

Verifiziert General Surgery Norwich

Mr Nicholas Penney

10 Jahre Erfahrung 5.0 (27 verifizierte Bewertungen)

3,384+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
2
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Nicholas Penney at a glance

Mr Nicholas Penney is a General Surgery practitioner based in Norwich, Vereinigtes Königreich, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 17+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Norwich, Vereinigtes Königreich and the surrounding area.

Über uns

Mr Nicholas Penney a highly experienced Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgeon, providing expert surgical care for patients with gallstones, hernias and acid reflux, as well as other upper gastrointestinal conditions. His approach uses advanced minimally invasive and robotic techniques to achieve faster recovery, less pain, and excellent long-term outcomes for patients.

He works privately at the Spire Norwich Hospital and Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital and is Service Lead for General Surgery at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). He is recognised for his expertise in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, helping patients recover faster, with less pain and excellent long-term results. His pioneering work has been featured on BBC News and BBC Breakfast.

He offers a wide range of treatments for upper GI conditions, including:


Gallstones and gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy)

Groin / inguinal hernia repair surgery

Gastro-oesophageal reflux (heartburn) and anti-reflux surgery

Hiatus hernia and para-oesophageal hernia surgery

Achalasia surgery

Oesophageal and gastric cancer

Diagnostic and therapeutic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (OGD)


Expertise & Innovation in Robotics

Mr Penney established and leads the Upper GI Robotic Surgery service at NNUH, where he has pioneered several regional firsts. Most notably, he performed the region’s first robotic-assisted minimally invasive oesophagectomy — a highly complex cancer operation delivered at only a small number of centres in the UK.

Surgical Training

Mr Penney trained at Imperial College London and completed specialist surgical training in Surrey and Sussex, followed by a prestigious Robotic Surgery Fellowship in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, one of Europe's leading centres for oesophageal and gastric cancer surgery.

Research & Teaching

Mr Penney holds a PhD from Imperial College London having investigated the gut microbiome's role in recovery following surgery. His work has been published in leading journals including Gut, Annals of Surgery, Nature Food and Scientific Reports.  He remains active in clinical research on oesophagogastric cancer, robotic innovation and surgical outcomes.

He is also deeply committed to education and training:


Training Programme Director for Robotic Surgery and Endoscopy in the East of England

Royal College of Surgeons Tutor for General Surgery at NNUH, guiding the next generation of surgeons.


Patient-Centred Approach

Mr Penney’s philosophy of care is personalised, evidence-based and focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for his patients, whether managing cancer, reflux, hernias or other benign upper GI conditions.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Nicholas Penney

Ausbildung & Training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Norwich (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Norwich (GB)

Karriere & Anstellungen

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Lizenzen & Versicherung

Medizinische Lizenzen

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-893441 active · expires 2028-12-31

Facharztzertifikate

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-3CB8D46B · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Berufshaftpflichtversicherung: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR Deckung · No claims on file

Durchgeführte Verfahren

VerfahrenCodeLebenszeit-Anzahl
GP consultation 99213 323
Annual physical exam 99395 2,773
Vaccination administration 90471 3,037
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,026

Leistungen & Preise

LeistungDauerModalitätPreis
New patient consultation (60m) 60 Min. in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 Min. in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 Min. in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 Min. in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Praxis, Team & in der Praxis

Nicholas Penney
HEADSHOT
Nicholas Penney in consultation
IN OFFICE
Nicholas Penney with the team
WITH TEAM
Nicholas Penney at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 131s
Meet Nicholas Penney

Forschung & Publikationen

h-Index: 5 · i10: 4

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Nicholas Penney, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5278/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39527199 · zitiert von 59
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Nicholas Penney, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5420/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33516795 · zitiert von 33

Eingeladene Vorträge

  • Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Norwich · 2023 · oral abstract

Auszeichnungen & Mitgliedschaften

Auszeichnungen

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Norwich · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Gesellschaftsmitgliedschaften

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Seit 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Seit 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Seit 2017

Artikel dieses Arztes

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

Für internationale Patienten

Koordinator
Patient liaison · nicholas.penney@euroclinics.example
Akzeptierte internationale Versicherungen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Standort

1 Tag

Patientenbewertungen

27 verifizierte Bewertungen
4.95
★★★★⯨
27 Bewertungen
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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Aktuelle Bewertungen

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verifiziert
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Nicholas Penney's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Nicholas Penney treats, with the size of the national pool of Vereinigtes Königreich doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

Mr Nicholas Penney is one of 1,713 general surgery doctors indexed in Vereinigtes Königreich. Browse general surgery doctors in Vereinigtes Königreich →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Norwich matters

Medical practice in Vereinigtes Königreich is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Vereinigtes Königreich medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Norwich carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Nicholas Penney specialise in?

    Nicholas Penney specialises in General Surgery in Norwich, GB. 17 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Nicholas Penney treat?

    Nicholas Penney treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Nicholas Penney practise?

    Nicholas Penney practises in Norwich, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Nicholas Penney speak?

    Nicholas Penney speaks English.

  • How do I book an appointment with Nicholas Penney?

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  • What do patients say about Nicholas Penney?

    Nicholas Penney has a verified rating of 4.95/5 from 27 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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