Mr Daren Francis is an esteemed Consultant Surgeon who specialises in laparoscopic, colorectal, and general surgery. He presently holds a position as Lead for Emergency Surgical Services and Colorectal Cancer Services at the Royal Free London Foundation Trust within the NHS. He also provides private services through HCA Healthcare at The Harley Street Clinic and The Wellington Hospital. The skilled surgeon offers robotic surgery treatments for rectal cancer and prolapse, along with minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures. In 2013, Mr. Francis was named one of the top 250 doctors in the UK in the Tatler Doctors Guide.

Mr Francis was appointed as a Consultant in 2005 after completing his Medical Degree and specialist training. He is actively involved in medical education and lectures at all levels. Throughout his career, he has published numerous articles in medical journals. Mr. Francis is a guest speaker at international conferences and provides educational seminars for other healthcare professionals. Additionally, he serves as the surgical advisor to the BAFTA-winning BBC soap 'Holby City,' as well as other independent productions.

It is important that HCA is transparent about our relationship with those doctors who provide us with clinical guidance on delivering the best possible care to patients and operating our hospitals safely and efficiently. We set out here some of the ways in which we work together and the amount we pay this doctor for such services.