As a Consultant General Surgeon with over 25 years of clinical practice, Ben Cresswell is one of the most experienced specialists in Liver, Pancreas and Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery in the Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire area. He has been a Consultant Surgeon at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for 15 years, providing advanced, evidence-based care for patients with both routine and highly complex surgical needs, with a simple philosophy: personalised care, honest advice, and the highest possible standards of safety. 

He takes time to ensure that every patient understands their condition and the full range of treatment options available - and only recommends surgery when it is genuinely the best approach. 

Training & Specialist Expertise 

Ben’s surgical training spanned some of the most respected centres across Scotland, London and the South East of England, where he had the privilege of working with internationally recognised leaders in liver and pancreatic surgery.  He also spent time at world-renowned centres in the USA and Japan, gaining specialist exposure to complex techniques. 

His practice consists entirely of specialist work for diseases of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, bile duct and hernias.  He also performs surgery for minor skin conditions, such as lipomas, cysts and moles / skin cancers along with upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy).    

Commitment to Quality, Safety, Leadership & Governance 

Quality and patient safety are at the heart of every decision. 

Within Hampshire Hospitals, Ben has been a Medical Director for over 5 years and has previously held various senior leadership roles, including responsibilities as Director of Surgery, Anaesthetics, Critical Care and Cancer Care.   

He currently oversees: 

• safe and effective use of clinical resources 

• development and delivery of innovative, high-quality services 

• maintenance of professional and ethical standards across departments 

Nationally, he supports the Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman as a National Specialty Advisor, helping ensure fairness, safety and accountability in healthcare delivery. 

Academic & Professional Leadership 

Alongside his clinical practice, Ben maintains an active academic portfolio, with a doctorate level postgraduate research degree underpinning this interest: 

• 200+ publications in leading surgical journals 

• Contributor to several invited book chapters 

• Regular reviewer for multiple surgical and oncology journals 

• Clinical Editor for Surgery Journal 

Ben has held several senior positions within national professional bodies, including: 

• Past President, Section of Surgery – Royal Society of Medicine 

• Past President, Association of Surgeons in Training 

• Former Council Member, 
  – The Royal College of Surgeons of England 
  – The Association of Surgeons 
  – The Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons 
  – The Surgical Research Society 

Outside of work, Ben enjoys running, skiing, glassblowing, motorcycling and wine – though not at the same time! 

You can visit Ben Cresswell's personal profile here: Ben Cresswell

• Gallstones
• Pancreatitis - acute and chronic
• Liver cancers - primary and secondary
• Benign liver tumours and cysts
• Bile duct injuries
• Abdominal pain
• Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery
• Lymph node biopsy
• Abdominal compartment syndrome and critical care
• Upper GI endoscopy
• All hernia surgery
• Complex abdominal wall defects/reconstruction
• Skin and sub-cutaneous lesions

• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
• Member of the International HPB Association
• Member of the Association of Upper GI Surgeons
• Member of the Pancreatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine