Mr Irshad Shaikh

Mr Irshad Shaikh is a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon based at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and Spire Norwich Hospital. He obtained his MBBS degree from Karnatak University in 1997 and subsequently completed surgical training in Scotland, followed by higher surgical training on the South East Thames rotation in London. He was awarded an MD (Research) by the University of Aberdeen in 2008 and achieved CCT in General and Colorectal Surgery in 2013. Mr Shaikh completed a one-year RSO fellowship at St Mark's Hospital, followed by a laparoscopic surgery fellowship sponsored by Ethicon in 2014. His specialist training includes management of locally advanced rectal cancer, including pelvic exenteration. He was appointed Consultant at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in 2014 and has held an honorary consultant post at St Mark’s Hospital. He leads advanced rectal cancer surgery and is joint lead for anal cancer surgery. He is accredited by the Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy as a national bowel cancer screening endoscopist. He established the robotic colorectal programme at Norfolk and Norwich and is an accredited trainer and proctor for robotic colorectal surgery through European Academy of Robotic Colorectal Surgery. He also teaches on national laparoscopic surgery courses and has published operative techniques in peer-reviewed journals. Mr Shaikh has ongoing research interests in colorectal cancer and robotic surgery, supported by competitive grants. He holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Education from the University of East Anglia and serves as a College Tutor for the Royal College of Surgeons of England. His clinical practice includes anal fistula and fissure surgery, haemorrhoid procedures (including HALO), colorectal and anal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease surgery, rectal prolapse, hernia surgery, and locally advanced pelvic cancer.

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

1. 2016–2022
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universitat de València

2. 2022–2026
   Residency · General Surgery

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid

3. 2026–2027
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Karolinska Stockholm, SE

1. 2026-09–2027-08
   Junior consultant

   Universitat de València 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: 6 · i10: 6

Selected publications

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

   Mr Irshad Shaikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.4269/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 89

2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes

   Mr Irshad Shaikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.8875/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 155

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

   Mr Irshad Shaikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.9250/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 77

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