Specialities
Lead consultant anaesthetist
19 years’ experience
300 yearly procedures
Practice Plus Group Google rating
Catrin Williams
With nearly two decades of experience as a consultant anaesthetist, Dr Catrin Williams combines clinical skill with genuine care. Her calm, reassuring approach makes patients feel safe, informed, and supported at every stage of their treatment.
Biography
Dr Catrin Williams is a highly respected consultant anaesthetist and lead consultant at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet. With nearly two decades of experience and more than 300 procedures each year, she is known for her calm professionalism and meticulous care.
Dr Williams is a Fellow of both the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Academy of Wilderness Medicine. Dr Williams combines clinical excellence with a strong academic background and active teaching roles at University College London. Patients and colleagues alike value her for her expertise, empathy, and commitment to safety, ensuring every patient feels confident and cared for throughout their surgical journey.
Procedures
Expert in anaesthesia
Dr Williamsspecialises in anaesthesia
Qualifications
FRCA
Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
FAWM
Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine
MB BCh
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Cardiff University
BSc (Hons)
Bacjelor of Science in Medical Genetics, University of Wales College of Medicine
About me
Languages
English, French
2022
Started at Practice Plus Group
Charity work
Dr Williams is a Council Member and Trustee for British Association of Day Surgery
Learn more about Catrin Williams
Dr Williams accepts self-pay, NHS, and private medical insurance patients.
Dr Williams’ specialist training
– Peri-operative medicine
Dr William’s research and publications
– Williams C. In a nutshell series: Perioperative Exercise. British Journal of Hospital Medicine. 2019;80(2):118 doi: 10.12968/hmed.2019.80.2.118
– Williams C. In a nutshell series: Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing. British Journal of Hospital Medicine. 2018;79(4):238 doi:10.12968/hmed.2018.79.4.238
– Williams C, Moses T, Ratnalikar V. Perioperative pain management in colorectal surgery. Surgery (Oxford). 2017;35(8):426-431 (doi:10.1016/j.mpsur.2017.05.010)
– Williams C, Mohammed A, Kyriazis D. Cuff herniation of a tracheostomy tube causing airway obstruction. Anaesthesia. 2016 Issue 71(Supplement 3) page 59 (doi:10.1111/anae.13519)
– Williams C, Kyriazis D. Audit of endotracheal tube cuff pressures in the operating theatre. Anaesthesia. 2016 Issue 71(Supplement 3) page 59 (doi:10.1111/anae.13519)
– Williams C. The use of local anaesthesia in general practice. InnovAiT. July 2015 Vol. 8 No. 7 Pages 395-403 (doi: 10.1177/1755738015578491)
– Williams C, Ratnalikar V. Perioperative pain management in colorectal surgery. Surgery (Oxford). Volume 32. Issue 8. Page 408-412 August 2014 (doi:10.1016/j.mpsur.2014.05.010)
– Williams C, Nilssen D, Jacobsen M, Hertz P, Freer L. Exercise at altitude and predicting AMS. Anaesthesia. Volume 69. Supplement 3. June 2014. Page 111 (doi:10.1111/anae.12766)
– Williams C, Nilssen D, Jacobsen M, Hertz P, Freer L. Exercise at altitude and predicting acute mountain sickness: can a lack of recovery of heart rate and oxygen saturation levels after a 2-minute cardiovascular stress test at altitude be used to predict the likelihood of developing acute mountain sickness? British Journal of Anaesthesia. Volume 113. Issue 2. August 2014. Page 316P (doi:10.1093/bja/aeu197)
– Williams CN, West T, Bell SF, De Lloyd L, Baraz R. Back Pain: A Cautionary Tale. International Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia. Volume 22. Issue S1. May 2013. Page S39
– Williams CN, Ahmed S. TOE scan or not TOE scan on general ICU. Abstract published online: www.gatsm.org/content/oral-poster-prizes (page 30) April 2013
– Williams CN, West T, Bell SF, Harries S, De Lloyd L, Baraz R. Back Pain: A Cautionary Tale. Abstract published online: www.gatasm/org/contents/oral-poster-prizes (page 30) April 2013
– Williams E, Williams C, Rouse R. Identifying non-technical skills for medical students and development of a simulation-based teaching programme. AMEE (August 2012)
Dr Williams’ prizes and awards
2018: Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board Best Senior Trainee Award
2018: Wales Deanery BEST trainee runner-up award for outstanding contribution to the training programme
2018: National Institute of Academic Anaesthesia funding for project ‘The perioperative surgical journey; Improving the primary-secondary care interface in Wales’
2017: Zulfiqar Ali Khan Postgraduate Fellowship by AMEE (An international association for medical education)
2017: First Prize Oral Presentation: Colorectal surgery: Anaesthesia and Perioperative Care. The Colorectal Anaesthesia Group UK Annual Spring Meeting
2016: The President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement at the Royal College of Anaesthetists Summer Symposium
2016: First Prize Poster Presentation All Wales Airway Group and South West Airway Management Society Annual Meeting
2013: First Prize Poster Presentation All Wales Airway Group Annual Meeting
2006: Certificate of Clinical Excellence in Medicine awarded for outstanding achievements in medical studies
2003: Scholarship by The Health Foundation for Medical Genetics BSc
Dr Williams’ memberships and teaching
Memberships
– Association for Medical Education of Europe
– Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland
– Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists
– British Association of Day Surgery
– Perioperative Exercise Testing and Training Society
– Preoperative Association
– Society of Anaesthetists for the South Western Region
– Society for Education in Anaesthesia (UK)
– Society for Obesity and Bariatric Anaesthesia
– Wilderness Medical Society
Teaching
– Member of education faculty for The Preoperative Association
– Honorary Senior Clinical Teaching Fellow at University College London (2020 – 2025) – module lead and curriculum development team for Anaesthesia and Perioperative Science Masters Course
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A word from Catrin Williams
“My focus is delivering expert anaesthesia while prioritising patient comfort and safety.”
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