MB BCh · FRCS — Consultant General, Colorectal & Gastrointestinal Surgeon
MB BCh · FRCS — Consultant General, Colorectal & Gastrointestinal Surgeon
Specialist-Led · Expertise You Can Trust · Patient First
Mr Woodward provides prompt, expert diagnosis and personalised surgical treatment for hernia, gallbladder and gastrointestinal conditions with care delivered at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, the Vale and Cardiff Bay.
Rated 5.0 on Doctify
Recognised on Top Doctors
25+ years
consultant experience
25+
Years of consultant experience
1,000s
Procedures performed
FRCS
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
48 hrs
Typical time to appointment
ABOUT MR WOODWARD
Mr Alan Woodward is a consultant general and colorectal surgeon with more than 25 years of experience, appointed consultant in 1995 following training in Wales, Liverpool and the United States. Formerly based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, his clinical interests span hernia surgery, colorectal disease and gallbladder conditions, with particular expertise in complex and recurrent hernia repair. Fifteen years ago, he founded the Cardiff Hernia Clinic, and his broad surgical training has given him command of techniques ranging from mesh to non-mesh suture repair, including hernia repair under local anaesthesia for elderly or higher-risk patients. Every patient is guided personally by Mr Woodward, from initial assessment through to full recovery.
MEMBER, FELLOW & REGULATED BY THE UK’S LEADING SURGICAL BODIES
Royal College
of Surgeons
General Medical
Council
Nuffield
Health
British United
Provident Association
Health
Vitality
WHY PATIENTS CHOOSE MR WOODWARD
Since being appointed as a consultant general and colorectal surgeon in 1995, Mr Woodward has built a reputation across South Wales for careful, consultant-led care rather than a rotating team of junior doctors. He has published extensively throughout his career and was consistently recognised as the most widely published researcher at Cwm Taf University Health Board, reflecting a genuine academic commitment alongside his clinical practice. As an Honorary Undergraduate Lecturer at Cardiff University Medical School and an Examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons, he continues to shape the next generation of surgeons while remaining hands-on with every patient he treats personally.
Years in practice
Patients treated
Hospital locations
Average patient rating on Doctify
INSURERS ACCEPTED
GMC registered · Consultant-led private practice
Core Practice Areas
From routine hernia repair to complex colorectal disease, every condition is assessed and treated with the same consultant-led care.
HOW IT WORKS
From first contact to full recovery, you are guided by Mr Woodward every step of the way.
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Get seen quickly with a self-referral or a GP referral, whichever suits you.
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A thorough assessment with the right diagnostics to confirm the cause of your symptoms.
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A tailored treatment plan, explained clearly and in plain language.
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Ongoing support and direct access to the team throughout your recovery.
THE TEAM
Every patient is treated personally by a consultant, supported by an experienced clinical team.
Consultant General & Colorectal Surgeon
A consultant surgeon since 1995 with particular expertise in hernia, colorectal and gallbladder surgery, and 25+ years of clinical experience.
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
“Alan was absolutely fantastic start to finish – from consultation to post op and everything inbetween, his professionalism, expertise and patient care was exemplary.”
Verified on Doctify
“Mr Woodward is excellent. A brilliant bed side manner with a comprehensive examination and explanation of the surgery. The follow-up examination was reassuring. I would highly recommend Mr Woodward.”
Verified on Doctify
“Had Surgery with Mr Woodward twice, both experiences have been great. Communicates well and had no issues with the procedures.”
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VIDEO LIBRARY
Short, jargon-free films from Mr Woodward explaining procedures, recovery and more.
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 can self-refer for a private consultation, though if you already have a referral letter from your GP, it can be forwarded to the team ahead of your appointment.
Most patients are offered an appointment within 48 hours of getting in touch, with urgent cases prioritised where needed.
Mr Woodward consults at Nuffield Health The Vale and Nuffield Health Cardiff Bay Hospital, with NHS work based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
Yes, insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, WPA, Cigna, Benenden Health and Healix are accepted — self-pay patients are also welcome.
Simply complete the appointment request form below or call the team directly, and a member of staff will confirm your appointment details.
Complete the form and Ceri Hatcher will be in touch, usually within one working day.
Your details are kept confidential and used only to arrange your care.
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Skip long waiting times and unnecessary referrals request an appointment and our team will confirm your booking within 24 hours.
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