Dr David O'Hara
Dr David O’Hara has been a Consultant in Anaesthesia at Broomfield Hospital since 2010. He qualified from University College London Medical School and completed specialist training in Anaesthesia at Barts and The London hospitals.
Dr O’Hara undertook advanced fellowships at the world-famous St Andrew’s Plastic Centre in Chelmsford and at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. He also worked for New Zealand’s Air Ambulance service.
His specialist interests include anaesthesia for laparoscopic ‘keyhole‘ surgery, upper GI surgery and plastic surgery. He has particular expertise in pre-operative assessment of surgical patients including cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and lectures nationally and internationally on this subject.
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On a personal level, David enjoys cooking, scuba diving, and teaching.
Click here to download Dr David O’Hara professional CV (PDF)
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SPIGELIAN HERNIA
A Spigelian hernia is a protrusion through a weakness between the muscle fibres of the abdominal wall. It usually happens on the lateral side of your tummy. The bulge may contain fat or intestine, but it is usually small and sometimes difficult to detect.
The repair can be performed using an open or keyhole technique and Mr Lorenzi will advise you which is the best type of repair
for you.