Score de confiance 8/100
Mr James Hopkins
👤 4 ans d'expérience
10,486+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken
À propos
About
Mr James Hopkins is a specialist Upper GI and Metabolic Surgeon, Bariatric Endoscopist, at Nuffield Health Bristol, North Bristol NHS Trust and PPG Bristol. He is the Local Principal Investigator for National Bariatric Surgery (ByBandSleeve) and Gallstone (Sunflower) Clinical Trials.
He specialises in Gallstones, Gallbladder Surgery (Keyhole Cholecystectomy); Anti-reflux (acid reflux) Surgery, Fundoplication & Hiatus Hernia Surgery; Hernia Repair (Inguinal, femoral, incisional, para-umbilical, epigastric) – either keyhole (laparoscopic hernia) or open, including Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Surgery for complex incisional hernias, recurrent hernias or very large hernias.
He is one of Bristol’s leading bariatric surgeons, performing surgery for complex obesity, weight-loss surgery (gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy); also Endoscopic (OGD) procedures for diagnosis (including OGD under GA), weight loss (Gastric Balloons).
Mr Hopkins completed post-graduate medical training at Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital. Prior to medical school, he earned a degree and doctorate in Biochemistry and Metabolism at the University of Oxford, and was a Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School.
Mr Hopkins underwent higher surgical training in the Wessex Deanery, with a concurrent clinical lectureship at the University of Southampton, and sub-specialist training at the Solent Centre for Digestive Diseases at QA Portsmouth, specialising in bariatric surgery. Following this, he undertook a post-CCT Bariatric surgery fellowship at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton before joining North Bristol.
Mr Hopkins is a full member of AUGIS, BOMSS, ALSGBI and former committee member of BOMSS & the UK National Bariatric Surgery Registry.
Specialist interests
Gallstones, Gallbladder Surgery, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy; Anti-reflux (acid reflux) Surgery, Fundoplication & Hiatus hernia Surgery; Hernia Repair (Inguinal hernia, femoral hernia, incisional hernia, para-umbilical hernia, epigastric hernia) – all both keyhole (laparoscopic hernia) or open. Including Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Surgery for complex incisional hernias, recurrent hernias or very large hernias.
Bariatric surgery, for complex obesity, weight-loss surgery (gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy);
Endoscopic (OGD); procedures for; diagnosis (GA OGD), weight loss (Gastric Balloons);.
Personal Interests:
When away from work, I spend most of my time with my family and four lively children. I am a keen triathlete and you may meet me running or cycling on the roads around Bristol & South Wales. I enjoy football, wine, reading historical fiction and am a lover of ‘90s music.
Mr James Hopkins is a specialist Upper GI and Metabolic Surgeon, Bariatric Endoscopist, at Nuffield Health Bristol, North Bristol NHS Trust and PPG Bristol. He is the Local Principal Investigator for National Bariatric Surgery (ByBandSleeve) and Gallstone (Sunflower) Clinical Trials.
He specialises in Gallstones, Gallbladder Surgery (Keyhole Cholecystectomy); Anti-reflux (acid reflux) Surgery, Fundoplication & Hiatus Hernia Surgery; Hernia Repair (Inguinal, femoral, incisional, para-umbilical, epigastric) – either keyhole (laparoscopic hernia) or open, including Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Surgery for complex incisional hernias, recurrent hernias or very large hernias.
He is one of Bristol’s leading bariatric surgeons, performing surgery for complex obesity, weight-loss surgery (gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy); also Endoscopic (OGD) procedures for diagnosis (including OGD under GA), weight loss (Gastric Balloons).
Mr Hopkins completed post-graduate medical training at Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital. Prior to medical school, he earned a degree and doctorate in Biochemistry and Metabolism at the University of Oxford, and was a Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School.
Mr Hopkins underwent higher surgical training in the Wessex Deanery, with a concurrent clinical lectureship at the University of Southampton, and sub-specialist training at the Solent Centre for Digestive Diseases at QA Portsmouth, specialising in bariatric surgery. Following this, he undertook a post-CCT Bariatric surgery fellowship at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton before joining North Bristol.
Mr Hopkins is a full member of AUGIS, BOMSS, ALSGBI and former committee member of BOMSS & the UK National Bariatric Surgery Registry.
Specialist interests
Gallstones, Gallbladder Surgery, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy; Anti-reflux (acid reflux) Surgery, Fundoplication & Hiatus hernia Surgery; Hernia Repair (Inguinal hernia, femoral hernia, incisional hernia, para-umbilical hernia, epigastric hernia) – all both keyhole (laparoscopic hernia) or open. Including Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Surgery for complex incisional hernias, recurrent hernias or very large hernias.
Bariatric surgery, for complex obesity, weight-loss surgery (gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy);
Endoscopic (OGD); procedures for; diagnosis (GA OGD), weight loss (Gastric Balloons);.
Personal Interests:
When away from work, I spend most of my time with my family and four lively children. I am a keen triathlete and you may meet me running or cycling on the roads around Bristol & South Wales. I enjoy football, wine, reading historical fiction and am a lover of ‘90s music.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr James Hopkins
Formation et études
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2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2018–2022 Residency · General Surgery
Carrière et postes
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2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
Licences et assurance
Licences médicales
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Certifications du conseil
European Board of General Surgery
Assurance responsabilité professionnelle :
AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR couverture · No claims on file
Procédures réalisées
| Procédure | Code | Total à vie |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 936 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,190 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 310 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,945 |
Services et tarifs
| Service | Durée | Modalité | Prix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Cabinet, équipe & en pratique
Vidéos
Recherche et publications
indice h : 20 · i10 : 7
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.2787/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31634639 · cité par 72
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.3689/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35287486 · cité par 162
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.8096/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37505524 · cité par 116
Conférences invitées
- 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
Récompenses et adhésions
Récompenses
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Bristol · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Adhésions à des sociétés
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Depuis 2023
- national college of family doctors — Member · Depuis 2023
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Depuis 2023
Articles de ce médecin
- Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a general surgery?
Pour les patients internationaux
- Coordinateur
- Patient liaison · james.hopkins@euroclinics.example
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★★★★★ ✓ Vérifié Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Vérifié Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Vérifié Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.