Ms Sarah Mills
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
About Sarah Mills
Ms Sarah Mills is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at Welbeck Digestive Health, specialising in minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer, anal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease.
She is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Department of Surgery and Cancer at Imperial College, London and the MDT Lead for Colorectal Cancer and Rapid Access Colorectal Cancer pathways at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
She is a JAG-accredited endoscopist with a specialist practice in interventional endoscopy and cutting-edge techniques for treating complex polyps and early rectal cancers. She sits on the Royal Marsden Partners Regional Cancer Alliance group which leads on developing strategies to improve cancer care in London.
Ms Sarah Mills BSc (Hons), BMBCh, MD(Res), FRCS (Gen Surg), graduated from Oxford University Medical School in 1998, and undertook surgical training in Oxford, Melbourne and London. Prior to taking up a consultant post at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, she undertook specialist colorectal fellowships at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia and St Mark’s Hospital, London (a specialist Colorectal Hospital with an international reputation). She was awarded her doctorate in 2005 for her work at St Mark’s Hospital, London, on the immunology of inflammatory bowel disease.
As part of her role as Trust MDT Lead for colorectal cancer and enhanced recovery protocols, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, she has developed innovative pathways and the use of virtual clinics to fast-track the investigation and treatment of suspected colorectal cancer patients.
Ms Mills also has an active interest in Global Health and regularly leads and teaches courses in low and middle income countries in Africa. These include the SAFE OR course, a multidisciplinary course for theatre teams of surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses focusing on using non- technical skills such as communication, leadership, situational awareness, decision making and conflict resolution to improve patient safety and outcomes.
Consultation fees:
Initial consultation from: £300
Follow up consultation from: £175
Proctoscopy from: £110
Expertise
- Colorectal Cancer
- Diverticular Disease
- Anal Cancer and Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia (AIN)
- Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
- Piles (Haemorrhoids)
- Anal Fistulae
- Anal Fissures
- Rectal Prolapse
- Pelvic Floor Problems and Faecal Incontinence
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- 18+
- Languages spoken
- English
- Online profiles
- Research highlights
Ms Mills has published widely in peer-reviewed journals, written book chapters on colorectal surgery and is a reviewer for the journal ‘Colorectal Disease’. She leads an International Registry of anal cancer (mASCARA) and supervises PhD research students in this field.
See here for more information:
https://www.iwantgreatcare.org/doctors/miss-sarah-mills
- Professional memberships
Chair of Endoscopy Committee, ACPGBI
Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGB)
European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP)
Consultations and services
Insurers covered
- +4 more
- Allianz Partners
- Cigna International
- Healix
- Henner
Tests & treatments
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Frequently asked questions
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We aim to offer appointments as quickly as possible, and many services have same-day or next-day availability. Waiting times vary depending on the appointment type, specialty, and consultant availability, but our team will always offer the earliest suitable appointment.
Yes. You can arrange an appointment for a family member, or someone you care for, just let us know when you get in touch. We’ll need their details and consent to complete the booking, unless you're their legal guardian or have power of attorney.
Your first consultation includes a detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors, followed by a thorough examination. It’s helpful if you can bring the results of any previous investigations with you, as well as a list of your current medications. Come with a comfortably full bladder so you can provide a urine sample if requested.