Ian Jenkins trained in Coloproctology/ Surgical Oncology in the West of Scotland and St. Mark’s Hospital. He studied at the University of Glasgow and spent two years in post-graduate research at the University Department of Surgery, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
He is a high volume laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeon with interests in Colon and Rectal Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Enhanced Recovery with an evolving interest in Complex & Recurrent Cancer. His interests centre on improving the quality and rapidity of recovery of patients after major and complex major surgery for both benign and malignant bowel disease.
He has strong commitment to Training and Education and is a National Laparoscopic Colorectal Trainer. He has published and presented widely on colorectal and intestinal diseases and is involved in collaborative research in Cancer Surgery, Enhanced Recovery and Surgical Training. He is the Clinical Lead for Colorectal Cancer in St. Mark’s and Northwick Park Hospitals.