Prof John Scholefield

Professor Scholefield’s major clinical interests are in colorectal and anal cancer; as well as benign conditions such as hernias, haemorrhoids, fistulas and fissures.

Professor Scholefield was Professor of Surgery and head of the Academic Division of Surgery from 2009 to 2017 when he retired from the NHS.

Clinical Interests

Professor Scholefield’s major clinical interests are in colorectal and anal cancer; as well as benign conditions such as hernias, haemorrhoids, fistulas and fissures. Professor Scholefield has a long-standing interest in bowel cancer screening and was Chair of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Clinical Advisory Group 2015-2017.

Professor Scholefield has published over 175 peer reviewed papers, edited four surgical textbooks and contributed chapters to more than 15 other textbooks

Professional Memberships

• Royal College of Surgeons of London
• Academy of Experts
• Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (formerly Council and Executive member)

Useful Links

• www.nottinghamsurgeon.com