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A GP referral is not strictly required for a private consultation, though it is strongly recommended. A referral letter provides important background clinical information and ensures continuity of your care between your GP and specialist. If you would like to self-refer, please contact the secretary directly and we will be happy to assist.

Private patients can typically be seen within one week. Please contact the secretary directly to check current availability.

Mr Daulatzai performs surgery at Spire Bushey Hospital, HCA The Wellington Hospital in London, and HCA Golders Green Outpatients. His NHS practice is based at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Watford General Hospital.

Yes. Mr Daulatzai is recognised by all major insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, WPA, and Healix. Please contact your insurer in advance to confirm your policy covers the proposed consultation and treatment, and to obtain an authorisation number before your appointment.

Self-funding patients are very welcome. Transparent pricing is available on request. Please contact the secretary for details of consultation and procedure fees.

Your first appointment will typically last 30 to 45 minutes. Mr Daulatzai will take a full history, review any relevant investigations, and examine you where appropriate. He will explain your diagnosis and all available treatment options clearly, and involve you fully in any decisions about your care. There is no obligation to proceed with any treatment at the initial consultation.

You will receive detailed written instructions prior to your procedure. In general, you will be asked to follow a low-residue diet for one to two days beforehand and to take a bowel preparation solution to clear the bowel. You will need to arrange for someone to drive you home following the procedure if sedation is used. Full pre-procedure instructions will be provided by the clinical team.

Recovery times vary depending on the procedure. As a general guide:

• Minor procedures (haemorrhoid banding, anal procedures): one to three days.

• Robotic or laparoscopic bowel surgery: two to four weeks, depending on the nature of the operation and your occupation.

• Open surgery: four to six weeks.

Mr Daulatzai will give you personalised guidance on expected recovery at your consultation and again before your procedure.

Not all bowel operations require a stoma. Where a stoma is a possibility, this will be discussed with you in detail before surgery. In many cases a stoma is temporary and can be reversed at a later date once healing is complete. Mr Daulatzai will always explain clearly whether a stoma is anticipated and what the plan will be.

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Mr Najib Daulatzai is a consultant colorectal and general surgeon practising in London and Hertfordshire. He is multi-platform trained on the da Vinci Xi and da Vinci 5 robotic systems and holds an NHS consultant post at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Private consultations are at Spire Bushey Hospital, HCA The Wellington Hospital, and HCA Golders Green Outpatients.

A colorectal surgeon treats conditions of the colon, rectum, and anus, including bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, haemorrhoids, anal fissures, and rectal prolapse. They also perform colonoscopy, hernia repair, and minimally invasive or robotic bowel surgery.

Both are minimally invasive techniques using small incisions. Robotic surgery uses the da Vinci surgical system, giving enhanced 3D vision and precise instrument control, particularly valuable for complex pelvic and rectal procedures. Laparoscopic surgery uses hand-held instruments. Mr Daulatzai offers both, selecting the best approach for each patient.

Contact the practice by phone on +44 7733 897972 or email info@ndaulatzai.com. Private patients can typically be seen within one week. Correspondence address: Mr Najib Daulatzai, Spire Bushey Hospital, Heathbourne Road, Bushey WD23 1RD.

Mr Najib Daulatzai is recognised by all major UK insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, WPA, and Healix. Self-funding patients are also welcome. Contact your insurer for authorisation before your appointment.

Yes. Mr Najib Daulatzai holds an NHS consultant post at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Watford and also sees private patients at Spire Bushey, HCA Wellington, and HCA Golders Green.

Mr Najib Daulatzai consults in English, Pashto, and Farsi, and welcomes patients from all backgrounds.

Mr Najib Daulatzai is a consultant colorectal and general surgeon at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, based at Watford General Hospital (Vicarage Road, Watford WD18 0HB). NHS referrals are made via e-RS to the trust colorectal service.

NHS referrals are made via the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS) to West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Referrals for colorectal, general surgical, and endoscopic conditions are accepted.

Private referrals can be sent directly to the practice secretary with a referral letter outlining the clinical indication, relevant history, and investigations. The secretary will arrange an appointment at the patient's preferred private hospital.

Referrals are accepted for colorectal conditions (bowel cancer, IBD, diverticular disease, rectal prolapse), proctological conditions (haemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, pilonidal disease), hernias, and endoscopic procedures (colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy). Emergency and elective referrals are both accepted.

Robotic colorectal surgery uses the da Vinci surgical system to perform bowel and rectal operations through small incisions. The surgeon controls robotic instruments from a console, offering magnified 3D vision and precise movement, especially beneficial for rectal cancer, low pelvic dissection, and complex resections.

Robotic surgery may offer shorter hospital stays, less blood loss, and faster recovery compared with open surgery for suitable patients. It is particularly advantageous in the narrow pelvis where precision is critical, such as rectal cancer and complex colorectal resections.

Mr Najib Daulatzai performs robotic colorectal surgery at Spire Bushey Hospital, HCA The Wellington Hospital, and within his NHS practice at Watford General Hospital. Contact the practice to discuss whether robotic surgery is appropriate for your condition.

You should seek colorectal assessment for persistent rectal bleeding, a change in bowel habit, unexplained abdominal pain, suspected bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease needing surgery, recurrent diverticular disease, or proctological symptoms such as painful piles, anal fissure, or fistula. GP or specialist referral is recommended for urgent symptoms.

Yes. Mr Najib Daulatzai performs diagnostic, surveillance, and therapeutic colonoscopy privately at Spire Bushey Hospital, HCA The Wellington Hospital, and HCA Golders Green Outpatients. Contact the practice on +44 7733 897972 or info@ndaulatzai.com to arrange assessment.

Haemorrhoid treatment ranges from dietary advice and topical care to office procedures such as rubber band ligation and sclerotherapy, and surgical options including haemorrhoidectomy for more severe or recurrent disease. Mr Daulatzai assesses each patient individually to recommend the most appropriate treatment.

Yes. Mr Daulatzai offers open, laparoscopic, and robotic hernia repair for inguinal, femoral, umbilical, and incisional hernias, tailoring the approach to hernia type, patient fitness, and previous surgery.

Recovery depends on the operation performed and whether it is open, laparoscopic, or robotic. Many minimally invasive bowel resections allow hospital discharge within a few days, with return to normal activities over several weeks. Mr Daulatzai explains expected recovery timelines during your pre-operative consultation.

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