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Oliver Priest

General Surgery

MBChB PhD FRCS

Available from 12/3/2025
Newcastle
5.003 Reviews
29 Years Experience
Procedures Completed
General Medical Council: 4322652

Profile

Mr Oliver Priest is a highly experienced consultant general surgeon providing private care at Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital in Newcastle-under-Lyme. He also holds an NHS post at Royal Stoke University Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.

Mr Priest specialises in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for upper gastrointestinal (GI) and general surgical conditions. He offers expert treatment for gallstones, reflux disease, dyspepsia, oesophageal motility disorders, and abdominal wall hernias. His procedures include gallbladder surgery, gastroscopy, open and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, and umbilical hernia repair.

After graduating from the University of Manchester in 1996, Mr Priest completed specialist training in London and a surgical oncology fellowship at St Mary’s Hospital under the mentorship of Professor Hanna. He honed his advanced laparoscopic skills at the MATTU, an accredited centre of excellence, mastering techniques such as TEP laparoscopic hernia repair.

With over a decade of consultant experience, Mr Priest is known for delivering patient-centred care using advanced surgical techniques. Whether you require diagnostic endoscopy or complex surgical intervention, Mr Priest ensures tailored treatment and excellent outcomes in a professional, supportive environment.

LanguagesEnglish
Procedures & Conditions
Procedures Completed
Gallbladder Surgery GastroscopyOpen Inguinal Hernia RepairUmbilical Hernia RepairLaparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair

Hospitals

  • Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital

    Clayton Road, Newcastle
    Open 24 hours, everyday day

    The Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital was opened in 1978 with funds raised by the local community. The hospital is now a modern, purpose-built and well-equipped private healthcare facility with 36 en-suite bedrooms.

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Reviews

5.003 Reviews
  • 5/5

    Mr Priest was excellent. He explained everything carefully, in detail and with good humour. He did a fantastic job with my gallbladder and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Thank you Mr Priest!

    07/30/2024
  • 5/5

    Excellent experience

    07/30/2024
  • 5/5

    excellent so far

    10/01/2023