Mr Amit Sinha: General surgery

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Accredited endoscopist

Overview

Specialises in

General
Hepatobiliary

Lower GI surgery

Upper GI surgery

Bupa specialist

Accredited endoscopist

About me

Qualified from Patna University, India in 1989. After a period of extensive training in India, qualified as a General Surgeon in 1993. Came to the UK in 1996 and obtained GMC Specialist Registration in General Surgery in 2006. Working as a NHS Consultant in General Surgery since 2006.

Particular expertise in Laparoscopic Procedures - Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Laparoscopic Hernia surgery.

Fellowship in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in the Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital with Prof. Eu Kong Weng - Hands on training in laparoscopic management of both benign and malignant colorectal disease and anal canal conditions. Particular interest in the management of rectal bleeding, haemorrhoids, anal canal fissures and anal canal fistulas.

JAG (Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy) accreditation, for independent specialist practice in the modalities of gastro-duodenoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy.

Languages spoken: English and Hindi.

Areas of interest

General Surgery; Key Hole Surgery; Gallbladder; Gallstones; Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy; Abdominal Pain; Dyspepsia; Abdominal Hernia; Appendix; Appendicectomy; Epigastric Hernia; Groin Hernia; Laparoscopic repair of Inguinal Hernia; Laparoscopic repair of Bilateral Inguinal Hernia; Laparoscopic repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia; Inguinal Hernia; Umbilical Hernia; Femoral Hernia; Incisional Hernia; Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery; Assessment of Rectal Bleeding; Colonoscopy; Flexible Sigmoidoscopy; Haemorrhoid Surgery; Haemorrhoidectomy; Anal Skin Tag Excision; HALO; THD Procedure for Haemorrhoids; Anal Fissures; Injection of Botox for Anal Fissures; Lateral Internal Anal Sphincterotomy; Anal Canal Fistula; Pilonidal Sinus; Skin Lesions; Lipoma; Sebaceous Cyst;

Medical secretaries

Diane O'Hagan
020 3862 3990
020 8181 6676
info@sdmedsecservices.co.uk

Shellini Mirpuri
020 3862 3990
020 8181 6676
info@sdmedsecservices.co.uk

Anaesthetists worked with

Dr Jude Oronsaye Fee Assured

About me

External resources

Current NHS consultant posts held

Consultant General Surgeon;
Newham University Hospital;
Barts Health NHS trust.

Research interests

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy; Acute Gallstone Pancreatitis

Personal interests

Gallstones; Acute Pancreatitis; Hernia Surgery; Rectal Bleeding; Haemorrhoids; Anal Canal Fissures; Pilonidal Sinus.

Awards received

Fujinon Travel and Educational Fellowship Grant recipient - ASCS International Scientific Congress 2007, Singapore. ’Prognosis of Colorectal Cancer according to the number of lymph nodes analysed.’Amit Sinha, Terence Hollingworth, Adrian Savage.

Midland Gastroenterological Society Travel Grant -’Do All patients with recent acute gallstone pancreatitis need CBD assessment?’ Amit Sinha, Firaz Arnaut, Neil Fisher - 9th ISDS at Yokohama, Japan: Dec 8-11 2004.

Publications

Pneumoperitoneum associated with pneumopericardium and pneumomediastinum following blunt chest trauma O. Anderson, A. Yaakub and A. Sinha. Injury Extra, Volume 38, Issue 12, December 2007, Pages 439-441

Amyand’s Hernia – Snapshots in Surgery. Amit Sinha. Br J Surg 2007;94:247

Rupture of pseudocyst of the spleen during cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Amit Sinha, Sayed A.W. Ahmed, Javeed Khan. Injury Extra, Volume 37, Issue 9, September 2006, Pages 338-340

Cold agglutinin related acrocyanosis and paroxysmal haemolysis.
Sinha A, Richardson G, Patel RT. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2005;30(5):563-5.

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome following acute pancreatitis.
A Sinha, R Rai. JOP. J Pancreas 2005; 6(4);365-368

Prognosis of colorectal cancer in relation to the number of lymph nodes analysed.
K Futaba, A Sinha, C E Richardson, A P Savage
Colorecctal Disease, 10 (Suppl. 1) 19

Do All Patients with Recent Acute Gallstone Pancreatitis Need CBD Assessment? Amit Sinha, Firaz Arnaut, Neil Fisher. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery; Vol. 8, No.7S 2004; 377A-378A

Audit of patient satisfaction following cholecystectomy
A Sinha, A P Savage.2005 Surgeon 3: 3; S118

Diverticulitis of a true caecal diverticulum - Clinical pictures. SINHA, Amit*. Russells Hall Hospital, Department of Surgery, Dudley Group of Hospitals NHS trust. Journal Clinical Anatomy. Volume 18 issue 8 Pages 618-645.

Letters:

Randomized clinical trial of open versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the treatment of acute cholecystitis. Br J Surg 2005; 92: 44-49. Rai R, Sinha A, Rai S.

Management of gall stone pancreatitis. Sinha A, Savage AP. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2005;87(6):488-9.

Courses offered to GPs

Gallstones and Gallbladder Polyps - GP Forum, Newham University Hospital.
Gallstones and Gallbladder Polyps - GP Seminar, Holly House Hospital.
Anal Canal Clinic and Gallbladder Clinic - GP Study Day - Spire Roding Hospital.

My qualifications & training

My private practice

Practice hours

Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings

BMI London Independent Hospital - 1 Beaumont...
Monday
17:30 - 20:00
020 3862 3990

BMI London Independent Hospital - 1 Beaumont...
Tuesday
10:30 - 12:30
020 3862 3990

BMI London Independent Hospital - 1 Beaumont...
Friday
10:30 - 12:30
020 3862 3990

BMI London Independent Hospital - 1 Beaumont...
Saturday
09:30 - 11:30
020 3862 3990

Spire London East - Roding Lane South,...
Thursday
17:30 - 19:30
020 3862 3990

Spire London East - Roding Lane South,...
Friday
17:00 - 18:00
020 3862 3990

The Holly Private Hospital - High Road,...
Friday
18:30 - 19:30
020 3862 3990

Post treatment communication

Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies guidelines.

In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the following contact details

02038623990

Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)

Procedures completed

H6260
Proctoscopy (+/- biopsy) - (5-50)

BMI The London Independent Hospital (1-5) Spire London East Hospital (5-50)
H2002
Diagnostic colonoscopy, includes forceps biopsy of colon and ileum - (5-50)

BMI The London Independent Hospital (1-5) Spire London East Hospital (1-5)
H2502
Diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy (including forceps biopsy and proctoscopy) - (5-50)

BMI The London Independent Hospital (1-5)
X3510
IV sedation administered by operator - (5-50)

BMI The London Independent Hospital (1-5) Spire London East Hospital (1-5)
T2002
Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia - unilateral - (1-5)
H5240
Banding of haemorrhoids - (1-5)

Spire London East Hospital (1-5) BMI The London Independent Hospital (1-5)
H2510
Rigid sigmoidoscopy (including proctoscopy and biopsy) - (1-5)

Spire London East Hospital (1-5)
T2400
Repair of umbilical hernia (irrespective of age) - (1-5)
S0633
Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Trunk & Limbs (excluding lipoma) - (1-5)

BMI The London Independent Hospital (1-5)
J1830
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy - (1-5)
H5100
Haemorrhoidectomy (including sigmoidoscopy) - (1-5)
T2012
Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia - bilateral - (1-5)
S0632
Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Head & Neck (excluding lipoma) - (1-5)

Spire London East Hospital (1-5) BMI The London Independent Hospital (1-5)
H2003
Therapeutic colonoscopy with snare loop biopsy or excision of lesion - (1-5)

BMI The London Independent Hospital (1-5)
T2781
Repair of epigastric hernia - (1-5)
S4720
Drainage of lesion of skin (including abscess) - (1-5)

BMI The London Independent Hospital (1-5)
G8082
Diagnostic oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) and immediate colonoscopy includes forceps biopsies, biopsy test and dye spray (as sole procedure) - (1-5)
G6500
Diagnostic oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) includes forceps biopsy, biopsy urease test and dye spray - (1-5)
T2000
Primary repair of inguinal hernia - (1-5)
T2102
Laparoscopic repair of recurrent inguinal hernia - unilateral - (1-5)
L7032
Haemorrhoidal artery ligation operation (including image-guided) +/- recto anal prolapse repair - (1-5)
H4800
Excision of lesion of anus - (1-5)
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Mr Amit Sinha

General surgery

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About me

Areas of interest

Medical secretaries

Anaesthetists worked with

External resources

Current NHS consultant posts held

Research interests

Personal interests

Awards received

Publications

Courses offered to GPs

Qualifications

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Practice hours

Practice

Day

Hours

Appt Bookings

Post treatment communication

In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the following contact details

Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)