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Mr Joseph Varghese

MB BS; FRCS Ed; FRCS Gen Surg

MB BS; FRCS Ed; FRCS Gen Surg

General Surgeon

33 years of experience

Bolton, BL6 4LA

14 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Naweed Shahid, Dr Kadukkavil Padmakumar and 9 others

4.97

/5

(42 reviews)

33 years of experience

Bolton, BL6 4LA

14 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Naweed Shahid, Dr Kadukkavil Padmakumar and 9 others

92 Recommendations for:

Abdominal Wall Reconstruction(13)
Hernia(11)
Laparoscopy(9)
Others(52)

Latest Patient Review

05 May 2025

Dr Joseph Varghese has changed my life. I would highly recommend him for gallbladder removal and...

Latest Skill endorsement

27 Feb 2025

An excellent laparoscopic surgeon.

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Mr Joseph Varghese

MB BS; FRCS Ed; FRCS Gen Surg

MB BS; FRCS Ed; FRCS Gen Surg

General Surgeon

33 years of experience

Bolton, BL6 4LA

14 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Naweed Shahid, Dr Kadukkavil Padmakumar and 9 others

33 years of experience

Bolton, BL6 4LA

14 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Naweed Shahid, Dr Kadukkavil Padmakumar and 9 others

About Mr Joseph Varghese

Mr Joseph Varghese is a consultant general, laparoscopic and upper GI surgeon at BMI

The Beaumont Hospital, Bolton, and The Royal Bolton Hospital. He specialises in

upper GI and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, with an interest in reflux (GORD),

gall bladder and hernias. He also specialises in endoscopies, colonoscopies,

and endoscopic removal of gall stones from the bile duct (ERCP). He provides

lymph node biopsies and laparoscopic splenectomy for the haematologists.

He has a very good and large volume of experience in Abdominal wall reconstruction and abdominal wall dehiscence. He is one of few surgeons in the North-west that perform this type of surgery with a high success rate and few complications.

Mr Varghese studied medicine at Mangalore University, India.

He completed his basic and higher surgical training at the Aberdeen Royal

Infirmary a prestigious hospital in the North West of Scotland. He has been

fortunate to have been trained under various surgical pioneers and has gained

invaluable professional expertise from them.

Having attended various laparoscopic training programmes in

Europe, Mr Varghese undertakes day case laparoscopic procedures as routine

practise. Mr Varghese has successfully performed a large volume of laparoscopic

intra thoracic hiatus hernia repairs, as both elective and emergency. His case

volume and success of abdominal wall reconstruction reflects his surgical skills

and referral to his practice.

He has a strong interest in research, audit and providing

training programmes within the surgical specialty. He has been involved in the

GDG (guidance development group of NICE). Mr Varghese conducts Master classes, participated by consultants from other hospitals, on Large Intra thoracic hernia repairs. He directs advanced laparoscopic courses for the Royal College of Surgeons, London.

He is a member of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. He is also a member of the British Medical Association and a member of the MedicalSocieties of Manchester and Bolton.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Gall stones

Inguinal hernias

Femoral hernias

GORD

Reflux

Hiatus hernias

Incisional Hernia repairs.

Abdominal wall reconstruction

Diastasis of the abdominal wall.

Skin lesions 

Skin cysts removal


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & skill endorsements by other professionals

  • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (13)
  • Hernia (11)
  • Laparoscopy (9)
  • Others (52)

Subspecialties

  • Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery
  • Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
  • Pancreaticobiliary Medicine (Bile Ducts & Pancreas)

All conditions and treatments


Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4389479


Qualifications

Royal College of surgeons Edinburgh

BMA

Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC)

Guidance Development Group (NICE)


Languages spoken

  • English

Consultation fees

  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £150

insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Saga Insurance
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • The Exeter
  • Cigna
  • Norwich Union
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Benenden

Location

All locations for Mr Joseph Varghese

The Beaumont Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

4.87

(487)

Old Hall Clough Chorley New Road Lostock, Bolton, United Kingdom, BL6 4LA

Reviews

5

Dr Joseph Varghese has changed my life. I would highly recommend him for gallbladder removal and colonoscopy. He is super professional and knowledgeable and puts you at ease.

05 May 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Colonoscopy

5

Very good at all times during the process of the treatment. With a good result.

03 May 2025verified patient

5

Allowed plenty of time and ample opportunity to ask questions. He gave a clear explanation regarding the appointment too

01 May 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hiatus Hernia Repair

5

My procedure went to plan due to professional service mr vargese provided

28 Apr 2025verified patient

5

Very pleased with the care and overall treatment by Mr. Varghese from initial consultation to follow-up after surgery. Everything explained and reassured.. A delay to having treatment due to being forgotten (by his Secretary?), but all worked out well in the end.

28 Apr 2025verified patient

5

Dr varghese was fantastic from start to finish. I first saw him in December after an ultrasound and he didn't hesitate on getting the ball moving to sort out the issue I was having with my gallbladder. Despite a few setbacks with the dates we finally had the operation scheduled in for 28th Feb. Admission was brilliant I felt at ease and after the operation despite being sore I can say everything was done to the best of his ability. That is shown after recovery, 8 weeks later and I have very little scarring and now completely pain free after being so for a number of years and not being listened to by my GP! I felt listened valued and cared for under Dr Varghese. I am very grateful for all he's done and giving me a second chance at a healthy lifestyle pain free! If I could give a score it would be 100/10!

25 Apr 2025verified patient

5

Dr Varghese was amazing all the way through, from my 1st consultation, through surgery and my last consultation. He spent the time to explain and listen to my concerns and I never felt rushed. The operation went very well and the scarring was minimal. You could hardly see the marks once healed.. I would recommend Dr Varghese to anyone needing this operation.

24 Apr 2025verified patient

5

Mr Varghese, treated me with compassion and dignity at all times. He explained my condition and helped me to weigh up the benefits and risks to my procedure. Once I had decided to go ahead, he gave a clear explanation of the operation and after care, on the day of the surgery, he came to see me before and after the OP, this gave great comfort, he gave me resurrance after the operation and I haven't looked back, I feel like a different person. I've got my life back! I can not thank him enough. The follow up appointment enabled me to draw a line in the past struggles and start to look forward to my healthy future.

04 Apr 2025verified patient

5

Mr Varghese is friendly but very professional. He explained everything to me in a language I could understand. I can’t praise him enough.

04 Apr 2025verified patient

5

This consultant explains everything & also asks you yourself any questions carnt fault him from start to finish. Brilliant.

27 Mar 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Splenectomy
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Endorsements

Have you worked with this specialist?

An excellent laparoscopic surgeon.

27 Feb 2025
Endorsed for
Laparoscopy
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Mr Naweed Shahid

Mr Naweed Shahid

Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Is a colleague

A very experienced and highly skilled Laporoscopy surgeon

22 Jan 2025
Endorsed for
Laparoscopy
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Dr Kadukkavil Padmakumar

Dr Kadukkavil Padmakumar

Gastroenterology
Is a colleague

Joseph expertly repaired my bilateral inguinal hernias laparoscopically

03 Jan 2025
Endorsed for
Laparoscopy
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Dr Peter Scott

Dr Peter Scott

Cardiology
Is a colleague

Excellent colleague highly skilled general surgeon well respected and experienced in his field.

03 Jan 2025
Endorsed for
Laparoscopy
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

MR

Mr Joseph Ring

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague
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What are Mr Joseph Varghese's reviews like?

Mr Joseph Varghese's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 42 reviews.

What languages does Mr Joseph Varghese speak?

Mr Joseph Varghese speaks English

Where is Mr Joseph Varghese located?

Mr Joseph Varghese primarily practices at The Beaumont Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at Old Hall Clough Chorley New Road Lostock, Bolton, United Kingdom, BL6 4LA
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