MB BCh · FRCS — Consultant General, Colorectal & Gastrointestinal Surgeon
MB BCh · FRCS — Consultant General, Colorectal & Gastrointestinal Surgeon
COLORECTAL & GI SURGERY — SOUTH WALES
Mr Alan Woodward offers rapid assessment, expert diagnosis and personalised surgical treatment for hernia, gallbladder, bowel and gastrointestinal conditions — consultant-led care at Nuffield Health, The Vale and Cardiff Bay.
Rated 5.0 on Doctify
Top Doctors verified
25+ years
consultant experience
25+
Years of consultant experience
1,000s
Procedures performed
FRCS
Fellow of the Royal College
48 hrs
Typical time to first appointment
ABOUT MR WOODWARD
Mr Alan Woodward is a Consultant General, Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Surgeon offering the highest standards of patient care across a range of colorectal and gastrointestinal conditions. Patients benefit from rapid assessment, expert diagnosis and personalised treatment — with speedy access to safe, private care that avoids long NHS waiting lists and repeated cancellations.
MEMBER, FELLOW & REGULATED BY THE UK’S LEADING SURGICAL BODIES
Royal College
of Surgeons
ACPGBI
Coloproctology
AUGIS
Upper GI Surgery
GMC
Reg. No. 0000000
Nuffield
Health
FRCS
Fellow, RCS Eng
WHY PATIENTS CHOOSE MR WOODWARD
For over two decades, Mr Woodward has provided consultant-led surgical care to patients across South Wales — combining meticulous clinical judgement with a genuinely personal approach. Thousands of patients have been safely diagnosed, treated and reassured under his care.
Years in surgical practice
Patients cared for
Hospital sites across the region
Verified Doctify rating
INSURERS ACCEPTED
GMC registered · Consultant-led private practice
CONDITIONS & TREATMENTS
Explore the conditions and procedures Mr Woodward treats — each with a clear, personalised pathway.
HOW IT WORKS
From first contact to full recovery, you are looked after by Mr Woodward and his team at every step.
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Self-refer or ask your GP — most patients are seen within 48 hours.
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A thorough consultation and examination, with any investigations arranged promptly.
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A clear plan tailored to you and explained in plain, reassuring terms.
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Self-refer or ask your GP — most patients are seen within 48 hours.
THE TEAM
Consultant General, Colorectal & GI Surgeon
Mr Woodward leads the surgical group across Nuffield Health The Vale and Cardiff Bay, bringing together a team of highly experienced specialists to deliver the highest standards of patient care from rapid diagnosis through to full recovery.
Consultant Anaesthetist
Nick Groves graduated in medicine from the University of Bristol, and following postgraduate training in internal medicine and in anaesthesia, has been Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care in Cardiff since 1987.
WHAT PATIENTS SAY
5.0
Based on verified Doctify reviews
“From referral to surgery took less than two weeks. Mr Woodward explained everything clearly and I felt in safe hands throughout.”
Verified on Doctify
“Professional, reassuring and extremely thorough. The whole team could not have been more helpful at every stage.”
Verified on Doctify
“Excellent care and attentive follow-up after my hernia operation. I would not hesitate to recommend him.”
Verified on Doctify
Also reviewed on
VIDEO LIBRARY
Short, plain-English films from Mr Woodward and his team — filter by topic.
4:32
Procedures
Open vs keyhole repair explained
3:10
Endoscopy
Preparation, procedure and results
2:45
Recovery
The first two weeks, week by week
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Not necessarily. You are welcome to refer yourself, although a referral from your GP can be helpful and may be required by some insurers.
Not necessarily. You are welcome to refer yourself, although a referral from your GP can be helpful and may be required by some insurers.
Not necessarily. You are welcome to refer yourself, although a referral from your GP can be helpful and may be required by some insurers.
Not necessarily. You are welcome to refer yourself, although a referral from your GP can be helpful and may be required by some insurers.
Not necessarily. You are welcome to refer yourself, although a referral from your GP can be helpful and may be required by some insurers.
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