Consultants

TitleFirst Name     Last Name  Position                                                                                                    DepartmentClinic TimesInterestsSub-SpecialtyBackground
MrJonathan AndrewBarkerConsultant Colorectal/General SurgeonGeneral SurgeryLaparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Therapeutic colonoscopyMr Jonathan Barker undertook his preclinical training at the University of St. Andrews before moving on to the University of Manchester for his clinical training, graduating in 2002. He undertook his post graduate surgical training in the North West region. During his training, Mr Barker spent a period of time in the national Intestinal Failure Unit at Salford Royal Hospital which specialises in the complex surgical and medical management of patients with intestinal failure. Mr Barker’s clinical practice includes all aspects of colorectal surgery including laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for bowel cancer. He also has a special interest in inflammatory bowel disease and colonoscopy. Mr Barker enjoys teaching and has undertaken a Diploma in Medical Education.
MrAlexBlackmoreConsultant Colorectal & General SurgeonGeneral SurgeryBlackpool Victoria Hospital - Monday MorningColorectal and general surgeryAfter graduating from the University of Liverpool, Mr Alex Blackmore completed his surgical training in the North West region, including experience at Manchester Royal Infirmary and the National Intestinal Failure Unit at Salford. He gained further exposure to laparoscopic (keyhole) and robotic surgical techniques during his fellowship at the world renowned Singapore General Hospital, and has a masters degree in colorectal surgery. His clinical practise incorporates the full range of open and laparoscopic procedures for colorectal and general surgical problems.
DrLynnDouglasConsultant Colorectal SurgeonGeneral Surgery
MrJonathanHeathConsultant General & Colorectal SurgeonGeneral SurgeryBlackpool Victoria Hospital - Mon AM. Fleetwood Hospital - Tue AM: All aspects of Colorectal surgery; Cancer, Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, Disorders of defaecation, Faecal incontinence, Fistula in ano and Rectal prolapse. Treatment of Haemorrhoids. Laparoscopic hernia surgery. Gallbladder surgery. Qualified from the University of Liverpool in 1990. Basic Surgical Training in the Mersey & West Midlands Regions (1992 - 1995) . Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS Ed.) 1995. Higher Surgical Training in General/ Colorectal Surgery in the North West Region (1995 - 2002) . FRCS (GS) 2001. Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) 2002. Appointed as Consultant General & Colorectal Surgeon to Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2002.
MrT YLinnConsultant Colorectal SurgeonGeneral SurgeryBlackpool Victoria Hospital - Mon AM; Tue PMColorectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery and Laparoscopic Procedures in General Surgery
Diagnostic/ Therapeutic Colonoscopy		Laproscopic Colorectal SurgeryQualified from University of Dundee in 1996
Basic Surgical Training in the North West Region (1997-2000)
Higher Surgical Training in General/ Colorectal Surgery in the West Midlands Region (2000-2002 and 2003-2007)
Research (Master in Surgical Science degree) on Colorectal Cancer Cells Adhesion in the University College of London (2002-2003)
Undertook One Year Laparoscopic Colorectal Training and Fellowship (post CCT) at the Basingstoke and Frimley Park Hospitals (2007-2008).
Appointed as Consultant Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeon to Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Hospitals NHS Trust in 2008.
MrS HPettitConsultant General SurgeonGeneral SurgeryBlackpool Victoria Hospital - Mon PM; Wed PMLaparoscopic surgery including laparoscopic cholecystecomy, laparoscopic hernia repair. Laparoscopic colorectal surgery including right hemicolectomy, anterior resection and rectopexy. Laparoscopic appendicectomy. Laparoscopic splenectomy. Surgery for Crohn’s disease. Surgery for colorectal malignancy. Gastrointestinal surgery.Colorectal, upper GIQualified from Oxford and Manchester Universities in 1976.
Postgraduate training in surgery in the Liverpool and Manchester regions.
Research into fistula formation in Crohn’s disease with Professor Sir Miles Irving at Hope Hospital, Salford, culminating in my award of a Hunterian Professorship by the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1986. Appointed consultant General Surgeon at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in 1991.
Appointed Clinical Director of Surgery in 2001.
MrSRaviGeneral SurgeryBlackpool Victoria Hospital - Tue PM; Wed AMColorectal, upper GI