Mr Rhys Thomas is a top Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon with extensive expertise in general, upper GI, hernia and laparoscopic surgery. Based at Croydon University Hospital for the NHS, and privately at London Bridge Hospital, Mr Thomas specialises in treating all kinds of hernias and acute management of gallstones. Expressing a keen interest in abdominal wall hernia surgery, Mr Thomas has also established a multidisciplinary team at Croydon University Hospital for the management of complex hernias.

Mr Thomas gained his medical qualification in 2003, from Imperial College School of Medicine, after which he embarked up extensive training. His previous training and fellowship posts include Senior House Officer at Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford (2005-2007), Specialist Registrar in Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery as part of the South West Thames training rotation (2007-2015) and Clinical Fellow in Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery at Royal Surrey Hospital, Guildford (2009-2011).

Since 2015, he has been based at Croydon University Hospital, where he is the Lead Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgeon and is devoted to developing the service to benefit local patients. Although he most often performs keyhole surgery for his patients, Mr Thomas strives to provide a tailored, patient-centred approach when devising treatment plans, to ensure that the right operation is chosen for each patient. He is also responsible for developing the anti-reflux surgical service at Croydon University Hospital, which continues to thrive.

Outside of work, Mr Thomas can be found teeing off on the golf course (with a single figure handicap) or going for a cycle.

For more information on Mr Thomas and the treatments he offers, visit: www.croydonsurgeon.com, https://hcahealthcare.doctify.com/hca/specialist/mr_rhys_thomas or https://www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/consultants/rhys-thomas.