Mr. Alfredo Tonsi is a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, NHS, specializing in the surgical treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and rectal cancer. He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive surgery, having undergone extensive training during his Higher Surgical Training in London and the South West Thames region, which he completed in 2015.
Mr. Tonsi received further specialist training in complex anal fistula repair, inflammatory bowel disease surgery, low rectal cancer, pouch surgery, and deep endometriosis at prestigious institutions, including St. Mark’s Hospital, St. George’s Hospital, and St. Thomas’ Hospital in London.
In 2012, he was awarded a PhD following a scientific collaboration with the University of Verona, Italy, which focused on the association between familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and primary duodenal cancer. His research contributed to several significant publications.
With over 4,500 general and colorectal surgical procedures to his name, Mr. Tonsi has extensive experience performing:
- Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
- Piles Surgery
- Complex anal fistula repair
- Abdominal wall hernia repairs
He is a nationally accredited trainer in colonoscopy under the JAG Endoscopy Training System and played a pivotal role at the Royal Derby Endometriosis Centre, which earned accreditation from the British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy in 2021. He is also an active member of the European Endometriosis League.
Currently, Mr. Tonsi serves as the Surgical IBD Lead at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, where he works in close collaboration with gastroenterologists and dietitians to optimize care for Crohn’s disease patients. He also holds the title of Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School.
In addition to his clinical work, Mr. Tonsi is pursuing a Diploma in Football Medicine through an online course supported by the FIFA Medical Network, further expanding his knowledge in sports medicine and health.
All Professionals at The Gut Clinic UK have an extensive experience and offers latest evidence-based techniques in treating gut pathologies. Mr Tonsi provides consultation at Nuffield Brighton Hospital and The Montefiore Spire Hospital in Hove BN3 1RD
Initial consultation fees beginning at £250