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About Mr Craig Mackay
Personal Profile
Mr Craig Mackay is an experienced consultant colorectal and general surgeon. He provides expert care using laparoscopic (keyhole), robotic, and open surgical techniques.
He sees patients at Albyn Hospital and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Mr Mackay offers diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of bowel and general surgical conditions, including:
- Colorectal (bowel) cancer
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Haemorrhoids and perianal conditions
- Hernias (inguinal and abdominal wall)
- General surgical conditions
He focuses on early diagnosis and effective treatment to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
As a colorectal and general surgeon, Mr Mackay provides comprehensive diagnostic services, including:
- Colonoscopy
- Bowel cancer screening colonoscopy
- Upper GI endoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Polypectomy (removal of bowel polyps)
These procedures play an important role in detecting and treating colorectal conditions at an early stage.
Advanced Surgical Techniques
Mr Mackay is trained in a range of modern surgical approaches, including:
- Laparoscopic (keyhole) colorectal surgery
- Robotic colorectal surgery (carried out at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary)
- Open surgery for complex cases
Training and Qualifications
Mr Mackay graduated in Medicine from the University of Aberdeen in 2007 and and undertook his postgraduate training in the North of Scotland. Before medicine, he studied Physiology and Sport Science at the University of Glasgow which remains an area of significant personal interest.Research in Bowel Cancer
Mr Mackay has a strong academic background in colorectal cancer research and was awarded a prestigious Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Fellowship. For this, he undertook a Cancer Research UK funded project studying cell signalling pathways in the development of colorectal cancer, which lead to the award of his PhD from the University of Dundee in 2015. He has maintained a strong interest in research and output, frequently publishing in peer reviewed journals. He has also represented his department many times by presenting work at international conferences.Teaching and Endoscopy Training
Mr Mackay is actively involved in medical education. He is a faculty member of the National Endoscopy Training Programme, which improves colonoscopy training in Scotland. He is also a faculty member on numerous surgical courses, and an integral part of his role is the supervision and training of junior doctors and medical students.
Patient Event - "Bowel Symptom Awareness: What to Look For and When to Seek Help'
This online patient information event has now concluded, but you can access the recording of the webinar on demand to learn more about ‘Bowel Symptom Awareness: What to Look For and When to Seek Help’ from Mr Mackay and Mr Scrimgeour.To watch the recording at your convenience, simply sign up here.
While watching the recording, and you have questions, you can submit them through the ‘Ask Question’ panel. We aim to respond to your questions at the earliest opportunity.
Clinical Interests
- Bowel cancer
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Perianal fistula
- Pilonidal sinus
- Haemorrhoids
- Inguinal, abdominal wall and incisional hernia
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, colonoscopy, screening colonoscopy & complex polyps
- TAMIS
Professional Memberships
Fellow of The Royal college of Surgeons of Edinburgh
European society of Coloproctology
European society of Coloproctology
