Mr Gary Atkin

Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon

Mr Gary Atkin is a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon at East and North Herts NHS Trust. He became qualified from Manchester University, and later underwent specialist training in Colorectal Surgery at St Mark’s and Chelsea Westminster Hospitals.

Clinical Interests

General Surgery
Coloproctology
Colorectal surgery
Hernia repair surgery
Gastrointestinal surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Bowel cancer
Treatment of anal conditions

Year Qualified

1996

NHS Base

East and North Herts NHS Trust

Mr Gary Atkin

Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon

Mr Gary Atkin specialises in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, and his main interest is the surgical treatment of bowel cancer. Mr Atkin also treats a wide range of non-cancerous bowel and anal conditions, such as haemorrhoids, diverticular disease, and anal fistulas. In addition, he performs endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy and colonoscopy) as well as surgery for gallstones and hernias.

Mr Atkin always tries to take a compassionate approach and aim to explain things clearly so that a patient is fully informed about their condition and the treatment options. Mr Gary Atkin believe this is very important in order to reduce a patient’s concerns and allow them to undergo the most appropriate treatment.

Mr Gary Atkin is married with a daughter and is an avid sports fan.

Mr Gary Atkin

Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon

Here are some wonderful comments and feedback left by our patients on the care they received from Mr Gary Atkin.

Mr Gary Atkin explained everything very well and replied to all my questions. He is very professional

Mr Atkin always puts me at ease, very attentive nurses, great catering staff, so professional.

Mr Gary Atkin

Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon

Colorectal cancer

Hospital Information

Hospital: One Hatfield Hospital

Tel: 01707 443 333

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