Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) and Bariatric Surgeon
BSc (Hons), MB ChB, MD, FRCS
Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) and Bariatric Surgeon
✔ Upper GI & Oesophageal Surgery
✔ Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Surgery
✔ Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery
✔ Complex & Revision Bariatric Procedures
✔ Gallbladder & Hernia Surgery
Mr. Shaw Somers is a highly experienced Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) and Bariatric Surgeon, specialising in keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery for weight loss and complex GI conditions. Over the past 16 years, he has developed a leading practice in obesity surgery, performing over 3,000 bariatric procedures with exceptional safety and outcomes.
Mr. Somers trained in Leeds, London, Bristol, and Cambridge, later becoming an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong. He has played a key role in developing and pioneering minimally invasive (keyhole) techniques for oesophageal disorders, stomach surgery, and weight loss procedures.
As a recognised leader in Bariatric Surgery, he has served as:
✔ Past-President of the British Obesity Surgery Society (2017-2019)
✔ Council Member for the Association of Upper GI Surgeons
✔ Specialist Consultant for Medico-Legal Bariatric Cases
✅ Bariatric & Weight Loss Surgery:
• Gastric Bypass Surgery – Reduces stomach size and reroutes digestion
• Gastric Sleeve Surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy) – Removes a portion of the stomach
• Gastric Band Surgery – Adjustable band to control food intake
• Revision Bariatric Surgery – Corrections for failed or complicated procedures
✅ Upper GI Surgery:
• Oesophageal & Stomach Surgery – Advanced treatments for digestive disorders
• Keyhole (Laparoscopic) Surgery – Minimally invasive procedures for faster recovery
✅ General Surgery:
• Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) – Keyhole surgery for gallstones
• Hernia Surgery – Repair for inguinal, umbilical, and hiatal hernias
✔ Leading Bariatric & Upper GI Surgeon with Over 3,000 Procedures Performed
✔ Pioneer in Keyhole (Laparoscopic) Surgery Techniques
✔ Expert in Complex & Revision Bariatric Surgeries
✔ Highly Regarded in the UK and Internationally for Obesity Surgery
✔ Dedicated to Patient Safety & Minimally Invasive Techniques
Mr. Shaw Somers is available for consultations at Medicana Winchester Clinic, offering expert care in bariatric and upper gastrointestinal surgery.
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