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Mr
Mr Nicholas Penney
General Surgery
English
3,384+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
2
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
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.
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
Education & training
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2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2012–2016 Residency · General Surgery
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 323 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,773 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 3,037 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,026 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 5 · i10: 4
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.5278/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39527199 · cited by 59
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.5420/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33516795 · cited by 33
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2017
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2017
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.70
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.97
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.85
- Value For Money
- 4.87
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
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 · nicholas.penney@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
