Qualifications
- B.Sc. (1979)
- MB.BS London (1982)
- F.R.C.S. England (1996)
- M.D. Leicester (1991)
Mr John Budd
MBBS MD FRCS
John Budd is a Consultant General and Vascular surgeon.
John Budd was appointed as a consultant surgeon at the Royal United Hospital (RUH) in Bath in 1993.
He has a particular interest in day case surgery and especially in ambulatory hernia repair under local anaesthetic. Over the last 10 years he has performed well over 1000 hernia repairs under local anaesthetic.
He is an examiner and appraiser for the Royal College of Surgeons of England and has been since 2000. He is also a surgical skills tutor for the College and is actively involved in teaching both medical students and junior doctors.
As Clinical Director at the RUH he helped set up a surgical assessment unit as part of the Department of Health Action On project. He is at present undertaking a Diploma in Medical Education at the University of Bristol.
Mr Budd is committed to ensuring a very high standard of care for his patients by delivering a streamlined and stress free patient treatment pathway. This is maintained by regular audit and patient feedback.
Selected career highlights
- Over 1000 hernia repairs over the last 10 years without any recurrences.
- Consultant surgeon, since Oct 1993
- Surgical examiner, Royal College of Surgeons, since June 2000
- Clinical Director Royal United Hospital Bath, since 2000 - 2006
- Member of Independent Health Group, since April 2006
Member of
- Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Association of Surgeons Great Britain and Ireland
- British Association of Paediatric Surgeons
- Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland
Mr John Budd works at the following clinics
Swindon - Old Town Surgery
The new purpose built Old Town Surgery was opened in September 2008. more
Chippenham - Hathaway Medical Centre
The new purpose built Hathaway Medical Centre was opened in January 2007 more
Swindon Great Western Hospital
We are now back in Swindon operating from Great Western Hospital more
Mr John Budd performs the following services
Hernia Surgery
We have been providing a safe, effective and personalised hernia surgery service since April 2006. Over 400 patients have… more
What they say
" the whole process was excellent. Sincere apologies I mislaid this paperwork and took so long to reply"
Hernia Patient Feedback - August 2011
"Excellent all round local service".
Hernia Patient Feedback - July 2010
"It was the first time since my birth that I had been in hospital, It was my first ever operation, the whole experience was stress and pain free"
Hernia Patient Feedback - January 2012
"Definitely - excellent team, especially the "two Carol's. Thanks ladies."
Hernia Patient Feedback - November 2010
"I couldn't have been treated any better, and I'd just like to thank you all very much. The NHS is a wonderful thing"