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Mr Christopher Charles Thorn

Consultant General, Laparoscopic & Colorectal Surgeon

MBBS MD FRCS

Practises at: The Ridgeway Hospital

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Personal Profile

Mr Christopher Thorn undertook  training in Leeds and London, culminating with an 18 month period at St. Mark's Hospital, specialising in complex colorectal disease and including an Ethicon Fellowship in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

He has a continued interest in education and research. He is a member of the education executive of the EFISDS and has lectured and taught laparoscopic skills both nationally and internationally. 

Mr Thorn has research interests in Enhanced Recovery after colorectal surgery and perioerative scoring systems and continues to publish and review academic papers. He secured a Darzi Management Fellowship.

Clinical Interests

Clinical Interests



  • General and colorectal surgery including gallbladder surgery

  •  Hernia repair and all aspects of proctology and laparoscopic resectional colorectal surgery

Professional Memberships

Professional Membership



  • General Medical Council

  • Royal College of Surgeons of England

  • St. Mark's Association

  • International Society for Digestive Surgery (Education executive)

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