Mr Alastair Brookes

Following undergraduate training at the University of Bristol Medical School, I completed my surgical training in all aspects of colorectal and general surgery in the West Midlands and Lincolnshire. During my training, I took time out to undertake a clinical research post at the University of Leicester. I was awarded an MD for research into the treatment of colorectal cancer using compounds derived from cruciferous vegetables e.g. sprouts. After completing training, I undertook a post-CCT fellowship in pelvic floor dysfunction before taking up my present post as Consultant General & Colorectal Surgeon at Walsall Manor Hospital.

I specialise in general and colorectal surgery with particular interest in the management of pelvic floor problems including faecal incontinence and rectal prolapse. I have also developed a specialist interest in complex abdominal wall hernias including laparoscopic hernia repairs and abdominal wall reconstruction procedures, for very large hernias, such as component separation.