General surgery

General surgery focuses on the abdominal organs, from the intestines, small bowel and colon through to pancreas, gall bladder and more. Our consultants all specialise in their own areas, from colorectal surgery to upper gastro intestinal surgery.

Procedures offered include:

Gall bladder removal (laparascopic cholecystectomy)
Stomach examination (gastroscopy, also known as Endoscopy)
Hernia repair – groin (inguinal) – laparoscopic
Joint pain relief – injection treatment under xray control
Osteoarthritis – injection treatment under xray control
Joint pain injections
Back pain – dorsal root block
Back pain – facet or sacroiliac Joint Injection (s) into 1-2 joints
Back pain – facet or sacroiliac Joint Injection (s) into 3-4 joints
Back pain – facet or sacroiliac Joint Injection (s) into 5-6 joints
Deactivation of trigger Points
Back pain – paravertebral block
Back pain – lower back epidural injection
Varicose vein treatment (VNUS – both legs)
Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
Repair recurrent epigastric hernia
Laparoscopic nephrectomy
Gastroscopy
Treatment of haemorrhoids

Find out more

To enquire about our services or to make an appointment call us on (03033) 302956 or make an online enquiry

Who will perform this procedure?

Mr Syed Muzzafer Ahmad

Consultant general and colorectal surgeon at Scunthorpe hospital.

Where can I have this procedure performed?

Scunthorpe General Hospital

A wide range or medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures are available at Scunthorpe hospital. You can also have your clinic consultation for cosmetic procedures here.

Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital

A wide range of medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures are available at the hospital which is based in Grimsby. You can also have your clinic consultation for cosmetic procedures here.

How much does it cost?

All prices provided on this website are guide prices only and are subject to change. Whilst we make every effort to provide you with the most accurate, up to date information, prices will change based on your clinical presentation and the complexity of surgery required. If you would like more information on the range of prices for a particular procedure, please contact the team on 03033 302956. A bespoke, personalised fee will always be provided after your first consultation.

Repair of hernia	From £2500
Flexible Sidmoidoscopy	From £1500
Colonoscopy	From £1750