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 the Southwest and in all aspects of
general surgery before specialising in breast surgery. He has trained in all
aspects of breast surgery including techniques for breast conservation and
breast reconstruction where appropriate 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 consultant breast surgeon to 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 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 health care professionals. He is also Director of Breast Screening for Gloucestershire, which invites women from the ages of 50-70 for mammograms to detect breast cancer in it’s 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; Investigation and diagnosis of breast symptoms; breast pain mamagement; breast imaging; breast ultrasound; breast screening; lump in breast; nipple discharge; family history of breast cancer; genetic testing; change in shape of breast; breast skin problems; nipple changes; nipple problems; breast tenderness; breast infection; mastitis; breast abscess; breast cyst; fibrocystic change breasts; 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. This 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 also has an interest in the management of patients who have been recalled from the NHS breast screening programme. He has 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.