Mr Chandra Cheruvu

About Mr Chandra Cheruvu

Mr Chandra Cheruvu is a highly experienced and respected consultant laparoscopic and upper GI surgeon based in Staffordshire, practising at the Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital. He specialises in advanced laparoscopic procedures, including hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, bariatric (obesity) surgery, and anti-reflux operations. With a focus on minimally invasive techniques, Mr Cheruvu has performed over 5,000 laparoscopic operations, earning a reputation for precision, safety, and excellent patient outcomes. Mr Cheruvu trained at leading institutions, including St George’s University Hospital in London and St James’s University Hospital in Leeds, before completing fellowships in bariatric and advanced laparoscopic surgery in Liverpool, Japan, and Australia. Since becoming a consultant in 2003, he has played a key role at the University Hospital North Midlands in developing and delivering advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery services, including gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. He also has extensive expertise in upper gastrointestinal surgery involving the oesophagus, stomach, and abdominal wall. Mr Cheruvu has delivered over 200 presentations at national and international conferences, contributed more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, and authored chapters in surgical textbooks. He is a recognised trainer in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, demonstrating live operative techniques at major surgical meetings. He is an active member of professional bodies including the Association of Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgeons (AUGIS) and the British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS), reflecting his commitment to advancing surgical practice and outcomes for patients.