Justin Davies is a leader and mentor in the field of colorectal surgery. He has been a consultant surgeon in Cambridge since 2007 and has a busy NHS practice at Addenbrooke's Hospital, where he is also Deputy Medical Director. He is an Affiliated Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow at Downing College, Cambridge. He is President of The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland and President of The Royal Society of Medicine Section of Coloproctology. He has published over 230 articles in peer-review journals and is Co-Editor of 2 surgical textbooks.
He offers private outpatient consultations during the evening, working day or on a Saturday morning, and has a particular interest and expertise in the minimally invasive treatments of haemorrhoids (piles), bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD - Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis) and diverticular disease. He is an expert in minimally invasive techniques, and is trained to undertake laparoscopic (multiport and single port) and robotic surgery.
Justin is an elected International Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons in recognition of his achievements. He has previously served as Topic Advisor for the NICE Colorectal Cancer Guidelines Committee, a member of the NICE Quality Standards in Colorectal Cancer committee, Chair of the IBD Committee of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, UK National Representative for the European Society of Coloproctology, and as a member of The Royal College of Surgeons of England Cancer Services Committee .
Following graduation from the University of Cambridge in 1994, he trained in Cambridge, London, Bristol and Toronto, and he treats patients with all colorectal conditions. He has an extensive clinical and research pedigree in the management of haemorrhoids (piles), and has particular expertise in the modern treatment of haemorrhoids. The haemorrhoid treatments he offers include outpatient suction banding and also the minimally invasive techniques of doppler-guided haemorrhoidal artery ligation (HALO), known as transanal haemorrhoidal dearterialisation (THD), and radiofrequency ablation (Rafaelo). These techniques are associated with minimal discomfort afterwards and a faster return to normal activities. He is experienced at colonoscopy, training others in this technique, and regularly performs colonoscopy for investigation of rectal bleeding and change in bowel habit. His general surgery practice encompasses the open repair of groin (inguinal/femoral) and abdominal wall (incisional/ventral/paraumbilical) hernias.
He specialises in the use of minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery for colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and diverticular disease. He has significant experience in minimally invasive procedures for these conditions, including training and mentoring other surgeons, and his results have been published as well as presented in the UK and internationally.
Justin maintains an active research programme and is often invited to lecture both in the UK and abroad. His research in bowel cancer screening culminated in the award of a Master of Surgery higher degree from the University of Cambridge, as well as several prestigious research prizes (Patey Prize and John of Arderne Medal) and publications (including in the Lancet and Nature Reviews Cancer).
Demonstrating an on-going commitment to training future generations of surgeons, he is an Educational and Clinical Supervisor for surgical trainees. He is a previous Chair of Education and Training for the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. He is Director of Studies in Clinical Medicine at Downing College, Cambridge and is an examiner for medical school finals at the University of Cambridge.
Outside interests are largely sporting, particularly rugby union. He won his Cambridge Blue in 1994, playing scrum-half for the winning Cambridge University side in the Varsity Match at Twickenham. He made over 50 appearances for and captained The Blues.
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