Mr Simon Middleton

Mr Simon Middleton is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon and Chairman of the Colorectal Cancer Multidisciplinary Team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Mr Middleton completed his undergraduate training at the University of Liverpool and his general surgical training was in the South Thames region. He later sub-specialised in colorectal surgery and completed a Master of Surgery at St Mark's Hospital, Harrow. Mr Middleton is the Medical Director of the British Haemorrhoid Association and he introduced the haemorrhoidal artery ligation operation (HALO) to the UK. Mr Middleton has an interest in research and education and he has published in numerous journals, books and newspapers. He also teaches medical students and is an examiner at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He also trains surgeons overseas. Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments • Colonoscopy • Haemorrhoids removal • Hernia surgery • Laparoscopy investigation and treatment • Gatrointestinal surgery • Minimal access surgery • Coloproctology • Inflammatory bowel disease treatment • Minimally invasive (keyhole) treatment of bowel cancer • Inflammatory bowel disease • Bowel incontinence • Hernias • Gall bladder disease (gallstones) • Haemorrhoids • Fissures • Fistulae • Abscesses

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

1. 2002–2008
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   UAB Barcelona (GB)

2. 2008–2012
   Residency · General Surgery

   Universidad de Sevilla (GB)

3. 2012–2013
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Charité Berlin, DE

1. 2012-09–2013-08
   Junior consultant

   UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

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2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 12 · i10: 6

Selected publications

1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes

   Mr Simon Middleton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.8965/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 152

2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mr Simon Middleton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.4870/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 90

3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes

   Mr Simon Middleton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.8633/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 132

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