Mr Najib Daulatzai

Mr Najib Daulatzai is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon and Lead for Colorectal Surgery at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. He has extensive experience in robotic and minimally invasive surgery and performs a high volume of robotic procedures. He also oversees the trust’s colorectal virtual hospital service, an initiative that has reduced the average length of hospital stay following bowel surgery by three days.

His surgical practice covers a broad range of colorectal conditions, including bowel and rectal cancer, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease and hernias. He uses robotic-assisted and keyhole techniques where appropriate, with the aim of providing effective treatment while supporting recovery. He also treats common conditions affecting the anal and perianal region, such as haemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistulas and pilonidal disease, as well as soft tissue lumps including lipomas and cysts.

Mr Daulatzai assesses patients experiencing symptoms such as rectal bleeding, changes in bowel habits, abdominal discomfort, and anal pain or itching. As an accredited endoscopist, he can arrange timely colonoscopy when further investigation is required. Patients with cancer or more complex conditions are discussed at multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, bringing together specialists in oncology, radiology, pathology and gastroenterology to inform treatment decisions.

Following his medical training at University College London, Mr Daulatzai undertook specialist fellowships at St Mark’s Hospital in London and Frimley Park Hospital. These provided advanced experience in complex colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and robotic surgery. He also holds a Master's degree in Surgical Sciences from UCL and an MD (Research) from Imperial College London.

His academic work includes numerous publications, particularly in the areas of robotic surgery and enhanced recovery following bowel operations. He has also introduced a prehabilitation programme within his NHS trust, helping patients prepare for surgery and optimise their recovery.

Mr Daulatzai sees private patients at HCA Golders Green and The Wellington Hospital.