Mr Richard Hunt
Qualifications
BSc, FRCS, MSc
GMC number: 4526030
Practising since: 1998
Specialties
General Surgery
Consultation times
- Monday 13:30–17:00
- Overview
About
Mr Hunt trained in general surgery in the Southwest before specialising in breast surgery. He has trained in all
aspects of breast surgery including techniques for breast conservation and
breast reconstruction using either implants or autologous
techniques (using the patient’s own tissue). Where appropriate, and if this is
the patient’s best option, Mr Hunt undertakes joint operating with plastic
surgical colleagues. Mr Hunt also undertakes contralateral surgery for
symmetrisation after breast cancer surgery.
He worked as a Consultant Breast Surgeon at the Oxford
University Hospitals NHS Trust prior his appointment as Consultant Breast Surgeon in Cheltenham in 2013.
In order to provide better care for his patients, Mr Hunt undertook a two-year period of study in medical imaging after he was appointed as consultant surgeon. He was awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Imaging, which accredits him to undertake diagnostic ultrasound on his patients. This facilitates the diagnosis of many breast conditions at the clinic appointment, and if patients require a biopsy, this can be taken at the same time.
Mr Hunt is Lead Breast Surgeon for the NHS in Gloucestershire, leading a team of seven consultants and other healthcare professionals. He is also Director of Breast Screening for Gloucestershire, which invites women from the ages of 50 to 70 for mammograms to detect breast cancer in its early stages.
Mr Hunt is also recognised as a trainer by the
General Medical Council (GMC). He was awarded a Masters in Medical Education by
the University of Bristol in 2013, with an interest in learning in the
operating theatre. He undertakes training of senior registrars on their journey
to becoming consultants themselves. He is also a tutor for the University of
Bristol Medical School and teaches undergraduates on the medical course.
Special interests
- Breast disease
- Breast cancer
- Benign breast conditions
- Family history of breast cancer
- Genetic testing
- Breast pain management
- Breast imaging and ultrasound
- Breast screening
- Lump in breast
- Change in shape of breast
- Breast skin problems
- Nipple changes
- Nipple discharge
- Breast tenderness
- Breast infection
- Mastitis
- Breast abscess
- Breast cyst
- Fibrocystic breast changes
- Needle core biopsy
- One stop assessment of breast symptoms
- Multidisciplinary practice
- Breast conservation techniques
- Immediate breast reconstruction
- Breast reduction
- Male breast enlargement
- Gynaecomastia surgery.
Personal interests
Mr Hunt is married to a local GP and has two teenage
children, which occupies most of his spare time! He tries to keep fit by
jogging, very, very slowly. When time allows between taxiing his children
around, he may be found watching Exeter play rugby.
Languages spoken
English
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Richard Hunt at Nuffield Health
- Family history screening
- Breast reconstruction
- Gynaecomastia surgery (male breast reduction)
- Mammogram (breast screening)
- Breast reduction
- Breast oncology
Locations Mr Richard Hunt works with
Related experience
Research
Mr Hunt has published on the management of breast cancer
and patient satisfaction afterwards. He has an interest in the management
of patients who have been recalled from the NHS breast screening programme. He’s also published work on the management of indeterminate (non-diagnostic)
biopsies and the management of nipple discharge and related disorders.
Memberships
- British Medical Association
- Association of Breast Surgeons
Other posts held
- Consultant Breast Surgeon, Cheltenham General Hospital
Insurers Mr Richard Hunt works with
Mr Richard Hunt works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- WPA
Declaration
Mr Richard Hunt does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Richard Hunt does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Richard Hunt does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.