Nuffield Health
Warwickshire Hospital
Old Milverton Lane
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV32 6RW


Mr Henry Ferguson is an expert and highly regarded Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon. With over two decades of clinical experience, Mr Ferguson has established himself as a leading expert in minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery, specifically specialising in advanced laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures. As the Clinical Director of General Surgery at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, he is a recognised pioneer in the West Midlands, having performed the first robotic surgery at Warwick Hospital in 2023. This dedication to innovation ensures that his patients benefit from increased surgical precision, reduced pain, and significantly faster recovery times.
His private practice at the Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital provides expert diagnostic and surgical care for a comprehensive range of abdominal and bowel conditions. Mr Ferguson is a specialist in hernia repair, including inguinal, umbilical, and complex incisional hernias, as well as the management of colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis. He also offers a high-access service for proctology, treating haemorrhoids (piles), anal fissures, and fistulas, alongside a highly-regarded endoscopy service. His skill in colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy is backed by exceptional patient satisfaction scores, prioritising both diagnostic accuracy and patient comfort.
The foundation of Mr Ferguson’s expertise is a rigorous academic and research background. After graduating with Honours from Cardiff University, he completed his higher surgical training in the West Midlands and earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Birmingham for his research into colorectal cancer vaccine treatments. He further refined his specialist skills through a prestigious international fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, focusing on complex inflammatory bowel surgery.
Beyond his technical expertise, Mr Ferguson is widely regarded by patients for his empathetic bedside manner and his ability to explain complex medical issues with clarity. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and a former President of The Dukes’ Club, the national association for colorectal surgeons. Whether you are seeking a private consultation, a second opinion, or a specialist surgeon, Mr Ferguson is committed to delivering personalised, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s unique needs in Leamington Spa, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry, Solihull and the surrounding areas.

Education & Training
2001 - 2006
MBBCh, Cardiff University
Graduated with Honours
2006 - 2008
Foundation Training, Wales
2008-2018
Core & Higher Surgical Training Programmes, West Midlands
2017
Travelling Fellowship
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Surgery Toronto, Canada
Mr Henry Ferguson
MBBCh (Hons) MD FRCS

Research
Formal Research Roles
Mr Ferguson was awarded an MD by Research from the University of Birmingham in 2015.
His Thesis was on the subject of Therapeutic anti-endothelial vaccines in Colorectal Cancer.
He takes an active part in current surgical clinical trials and is Local Primary Investigator for a number of trials running at South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust
Publications
Mr Ferguson has published extensively in the field of colorectal surgery and surgical training, with over 40 peer Reviewed Publications.
He holds a personal H-index of 13.
He continues to act as an expert article reviewer for a number of respected surgical journals, including the British Journal of Surgery (BJS), the International Journal of Surgery (IJS) and the Journal of Robotic Surgery.