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Mr
Mr Simon Higgs
General Surgery
English
12,457+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr Simon Higgs is a general surgeon based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital. He specialises in upper GI surgery and has interests in the following areas:
• Oesphago-gastric surgery
• Biliary disease - laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, bile duct surgery
• Endoscopy - upper GI
• Oesophageal cancer
• Robotic assisted surgery
• Anti-Reflux Surgery - Primary and Redo surgery
• Hiatus Hernia Repair
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
• Advanced laparoscopic surgery
• Open and laparoscopic hernia repairs
Mr Higgs earned his medical qualification from the University of Bristol in 1996. He spent a year in Perth, Australia, where he gained experience in a variety of surgical disciplines, including emergency medicine. During his surgical rotation, he developed an interest in upper GI surgery, particularly oesophageal cancer surgery and anti-reflux surgery. He then undertook two years of research examining the use of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), EUS-guided biopsy, and application of sentinel node theory in the management of oesophageal cancer. For his research presentation, he was awarded best trainee presentation prize at ISDE in Adelaide, and BJS prize runner up at AUGIS in Dublin.
His higher surgical training covered the breadth of general and upper GI surgery and included time at all the oesophagogastric and bariatric units in the South West of England where he was able to hone his skills in minimally invasive surgical techniques and advanced endoscopy. In 2010, Mr Higgs became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) of England and was appointed Consultant General, Upper GI Surgeon for the Gloucestershire Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust. He is also the MDT lead and has developed the endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)service and implemented enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) for oesophagectomy. In addition, he has just finished a 10 year period as the clinical lead for The Three Counties OesophagoGastric Centre. In July 2021 he led the start of an exciting new era in Upper GI Surgery in Gloucestershire with the installation of the Versius Robotic Surgery Platform.
• Oesphago-gastric surgery
• Biliary disease - laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, bile duct surgery
• Endoscopy - upper GI
• Oesophageal cancer
• Robotic assisted surgery
• Anti-Reflux Surgery - Primary and Redo surgery
• Hiatus Hernia Repair
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
• Advanced laparoscopic surgery
• Open and laparoscopic hernia repairs
Mr Higgs earned his medical qualification from the University of Bristol in 1996. He spent a year in Perth, Australia, where he gained experience in a variety of surgical disciplines, including emergency medicine. During his surgical rotation, he developed an interest in upper GI surgery, particularly oesophageal cancer surgery and anti-reflux surgery. He then undertook two years of research examining the use of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), EUS-guided biopsy, and application of sentinel node theory in the management of oesophageal cancer. For his research presentation, he was awarded best trainee presentation prize at ISDE in Adelaide, and BJS prize runner up at AUGIS in Dublin.
His higher surgical training covered the breadth of general and upper GI surgery and included time at all the oesophagogastric and bariatric units in the South West of England where he was able to hone his skills in minimally invasive surgical techniques and advanced endoscopy. In 2010, Mr Higgs became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) of England and was appointed Consultant General, Upper GI Surgeon for the Gloucestershire Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust. He is also the MDT lead and has developed the endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)service and implemented enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) for oesophagectomy. In addition, he has just finished a 10 year period as the clinical lead for The Three Counties OesophagoGastric Centre. In July 2021 he led the start of an exciting new era in Upper GI Surgery in Gloucestershire with the installation of the Versius Robotic Surgery Platform.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Simon Higgs
Education & training
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2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2016–2020 Residency · General Surgery
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2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,870 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,128 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,560 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,095 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 4 · i10: 12
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.2861/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36901162 · cited by 142
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.4354/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31390847 · cited by 148
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1469/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30876366 · cited by 146
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.6949/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32930659 · cited by 40
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
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2021
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2021
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2021
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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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 · mr.simon.higgs@euroclinics.example
