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Mr Stephen Ward

Verified General Surgery Edgbaston

Mr Stephen Ward

5 years of experience 5.0 (14 verified reviews)

12,566+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Stephen Ward at a glance

Mr Stephen Ward is a General Surgery practitioner based in Edgbaston, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Edgbaston, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Stephen Ward is a General Consultant and Colorectal Surgeon who graduated from St George’s Hospital, London, in 2003 with distinction in clinical sciences and earned a first-class honours intercalated degree in Basic Medical Sciences. He was recognised for outstanding performance in his clinical examinations. His early surgical training was completed in Kent and South London before advancing to Higher Surgical Training in the West Midlands. During this period, he undertook a PhD at the University of Birmingham focused on cancer immunology, specifically investigating the selective recruitment of regulatory T cells to colorectal cancer.
Stephen has received multiple research grants from the Medical Research Council, cancer charities, and the University of Birmingham. He was awarded a travelling fellowship to the University Medical Centre Amsterdam, where he refined advanced techniques in rectal cancer treatment.
In 2018, Stephen became a Consultant Surgeon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. He specialises in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and general surgery including hernia repair. He has a strong interest in proctology, particularly anal fistula management, and is an active member of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain & Ireland’s Proctology Committee.
Beyond clinical work, Stephen leads colorectal audit and data analysis initiatives, developing systems to monitor surgical outcomes. He supervises surgical trainees and is a GMC-registered trainer, committed to advancing both patient care and surgical education.

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

— Mr Stephen Ward

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Edgbaston (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Edgbaston (GB)
  3. 2021–2022 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-896835 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-730B820D · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,276
Annual physical exam 99395 962
Vaccination administration 90471 586
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 117

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 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Stephen Ward
HEADSHOT
Stephen Ward in consultation
IN OFFICE
Stephen Ward with the team
WITH TEAM
Stephen Ward at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 65s
Meet Stephen Ward

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Stephen Ward, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4289/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39025450 · cited by 132
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Stephen Ward, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5015/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37418703 · cited by 110

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

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 · stephen.ward@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

14 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
14 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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

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General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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