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Mr James Hewes

Verified General Surgery Bristol

Mr James Hewes

15 years of experience 4.9 (70 verified reviews)

11,131+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr James Hewes at a glance

Mr James Hewes is a General Surgery practitioner based in Bristol, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Bristol, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr James Hewes is a highly respected senior Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgeon, practising at Spire and Nuffield Health Hospitals in Bristol

Gallstone Disease

Mr James Hewes manages all aspects of gallstone disease, including gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) and bile duct exploration for retained stones, with over 1,000 procedures performed. Gallstones are a common condition that can cause significant pain and illness, often affecting quality of life. Mr Hewes understands how debilitating these symptoms can be and is committed to treating patients as promptly and safely as possible to help them return to normal life. Gallbladder surgery is usually performed laparoscopically (keyhole), allowing most patients to go home the same day and have a speedy recovery.

Hernias

While hernias are sometimes dismissed as minor issues, Mr Hewes recognises that they can cause considerable discomfort and impact day-to-day life, including limiting physical activity and family time. He offers surgical treatment for all types of abdominal and groin hernias, including inguinal, femoral, incisional, ventral, umbilical, and recurrent hernias. Whenever appropriate, surgery is performed laparoscopically, which can lead to faster recovery and a quicker return to daily activities. The surgical approach is tailored to the type and size of the hernia.

Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery

As an expert bariatric surgeon, Mr Hewes has performed over 1,000 major weight loss procedures. He specialises in a range of operations including Mini and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Banding, and complex revision surgery. His bariatric practice is delivered through Verve Health Group, where he is a director. The service is known for its excellent safety record and outstanding patient feedback.

Other Procedures

Mr Hewes also offers surgery for hiatus hernia and acid reflux (fundoplication), as well as gastroscopy to investigate conditions affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract..

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

— Mr James Hewes

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Bristol (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Bristol (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-358831 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-770B8D93 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 576
Annual physical exam 99395 2,470
Vaccination administration 90471 838
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,105

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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James Hewes in consultation
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WITH TEAM
James Hewes at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 110s
Meet James Hewes

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    James Hewes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4303/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30306076 · cited by 8
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    James Hewes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8035/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39306208 · cited by 90
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    James Hewes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7634/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36749763 · cited by 68

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Bristol · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.james.hewes@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

70 verified reviews
4.94
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70 reviews
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
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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Recent reviews

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr James Hewes's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr James Hewes treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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