General Surgeon Gateshead
- 0191 737 1089
- Independent House, Fifth Ave, Gateshead NE11 0HF, UK
Caris Grimes General Surgeon London offers expert care in colorectal and laparoscopic surgery. She brings compassion and precision to every consultation. With extensive training and a strong academic background, Caris delivers excellence in patient care.
Caris specialises in treating inflammatory bowel disease, bowel cancers, and diverticular disease. She performs both colonoscopies and gastroscopies as an accredited endoscopist. Her expertise spans a wide range of surgical procedures, including advanced laparoscopic techniques.
Before relocating to London in 2023, Caris worked at Medway NHS Foundation Trust in Kent for seven years. There, she held a key leadership role as Associate Medical Director for patient safety and quality. Additionally, she served on the Governing Body of Surrey Heartlands CCG as the independent Secondary Care doctor.
Caris co-leads a national clinical trial exploring the use of exclusive enteral nutrition before Crohn’s disease surgery. She stays involved in evidence-based practice and brings the latest research directly into patient care. This ensures her treatments stay current and effective.
Caris doesn’t just work locally. She leads surgical efforts in the Kings-Zambia partnership through the Kings Centre for Global Health Partnerships. Her commitment to global health improves access to safe surgery across borders.
She holds qualifications including BSc, MBBS, MEd, FRCS (Gen Surg), MD (Res), and RCPathME. Caris is registered with the General Medical Council (GMC No. 6099320). Furthermore, she works as a Medical Examiner at East Surrey Hospital and is a member of the Royal College of Pathologists.
Patients can access a wide range of procedures, including colonoscopies, hernia repairs, and colorectal cancer surgery. Caris provides care for various conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, haemorrhoids, and rectal bleeding. Whether through video consultations or in-person care, she remains committed to patient-centered service.
