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Mr James Hopkins

General Surgery Bristol

Mr James Hopkins

4 jaar ervaring

10,486+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr James Hopkins at a glance

Mr James Hopkins is a General Surgery practitioner based in Bristol, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universitat de València 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 València (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Bristol, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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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.

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

— Mr James Hopkins

Opleiding & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Bristol (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de València, Bristol (GB)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-653116 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-90655F6D · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 936
Annual physical exam 99395 2,190
Vaccination administration 90471 310
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,945

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

James Hopkins
HEADSHOT
James Hopkins in consultation
IN OFFICE
James Hopkins with the team
WITH TEAM
James Hopkins at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 133s
Meet James Hopkins

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 20 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    James Hopkins, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2787/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31634639 · geciteerd door 72
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    James Hopkins, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3689/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35287486 · geciteerd door 162
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    James Hopkins, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8096/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37505524 · geciteerd door 116

Uitgenodigde lezingen

  • 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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Bristol · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2023

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery 2026-03-04 · 7 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery? 2026-01-08 · 8 min lezen

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Recente recensies

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr James Hopkins's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr James Hopkins treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does James Hopkins specialise in?

    James Hopkins specialises in General Surgery in Bristol, GB. 23 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does James Hopkins treat?

    James Hopkins treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does James Hopkins practise?

    James Hopkins practises in Bristol, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does James Hopkins speak?

    James Hopkins speaks English.

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