Colleagues at St Mary’s Hospital are mourning the passing of Mr Mark Shinkfield, Consultant General Surgeon, BSc (Pharmacology), MB BS, FRCS.
Mark died, aged 59, following a protracted illness on Monday (3rd April).
Mark qualified in 1982. He trained in general surgery and its subspecialties predominantly in London teaching hospitals. He was appointed as a consultant general surgeon with an interest in upper gastrointestinal surgery on the Isle of Wight in 1996 and worked with the Trust until December 2016 when his illness forced him to retire.
Mark had a continuous clinical commitment to elective and emergency surgical services. His specialist interests were in surgery and endoscopy of the gastrointestinal tract and in the use of laproscopic (keyhole surgery) techniques for abdominal surgery, including hernia repairs and cholecystectomies. He was in the past an Honorary Consultant Surgeon at Southampton General Hospital. He also held Lead Clinician and managerial roles in the development of cancer services on the island, in the running of the general surgery department, and in specialised services for patients with upper gastrointestinal cancers. He took a keen interest in the education of newly qualified doctors and medical students.
Outside of work he liked astronomy and used to drum for local bands. Recently (July 2016) he took part in the Three Peaks Challenge raising funds for West Wight Sports Centre.
Executive Medical Director and Acting Chief Executive at Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Dr Mark Pugh, said:
“Mark was well respected across the Trust and had been ill for a while. He worked as a dedicated professional to ensure that the best service and care was provided to patients. He was supportive of colleagues and the Trust. I know that colleagues around the Trust join me in sending condolences to Mark’s family and friends.”
Mark was married to Freshwater GP Dr Joy Marshall and they have three grown up children. Mark’s funeral is being held on Wednesday 12th April at 14:30 at St John’s Church, Nodehill, Newport and then at 15:45 at the IW Crematorium for those that wish to attend.
