Mhairi Collie is a Scottish surgeon and author best known for her work in colorectal surgery and debut novel, The Bright Fabric of Life (2024). Her writing explores themes of medical care, human resilience, and cross-cultural connections.
Born in Scotland, Mhairi Collie studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. In 1999, she was awarded a Doctor of Medicine for her research into colorectal cancer. She trained in Birmingham, London, and Edinburgh and began her career as a locum consultant before taking up a permanent post in the National Health Service in 2005.
Collie is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. Her clinical expertise includes minimally invasive surgery, colorectal cancer, pelvic floor disorders, and complex pelvic cancer resections. She is also involved in research into bowel dysfunction, prolapse, and surgical outcomes. Reflecting on her approach, Collie says, "Surgery is about precision and compassion—two values that underpin everything I do."
In addition to her work in the NHS, Collie has been active in global health since 2001. She regularly performs surgical repairs for childbirth-related injuries in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Uganda, where she co-founded the Uganda Childbirth Injury Fund. Her international work has earned her an OBE, an honour recognising her commitment to improving women's health worldwide.
Collie's novel The Bright Fabric of Life (2024) combines her medical knowledge with storytelling skills. Set in Ethiopia and London, it tells the story of Sylvie, an Ethiopian woman who suffers devastating childbirth injuries, and Juliet, a British surgeon searching for meaning and connection. The novel explores themes of healing, resilience, and cultural exchange. Supported by Alexander McCall Smith, it has been praised for its grace and emotional depth.
Mhairi Collie lives in Edinburgh with her husband, two children and a mischievous springer spaniel.
Photo credit: surgery.ed.ac.uk
Born in Scotland, Mhairi Collie studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. In 1999, she was awarded a Doctor of Medicine for her research into colorectal cancer. She trained in Birmingham, London, and Edinburgh and began her career as a locum consultant before taking up a permanent post in the National Health Service in 2005.
Collie is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. Her clinical expertise includes minimally invasive surgery, colorectal cancer, pelvic floor disorders, and complex pelvic cancer resections. She is also involved in research into bowel dysfunction, prolapse, and surgical outcomes. Reflecting on her approach, Collie says, "Surgery is about precision and compassion—two values that underpin everything I do."
In addition to her work in the NHS, Collie has been active in global health since 2001. She regularly performs surgical repairs for childbirth-related injuries in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Uganda, where she co-founded the Uganda Childbirth Injury Fund. Her international work has earned her an OBE, an honour recognising her commitment to improving women's health worldwide.
Collie's novel The Bright Fabric of Life (2024) combines her medical knowledge with storytelling skills. Set in Ethiopia and London, it tells the story of Sylvie, an Ethiopian woman who suffers devastating childbirth injuries, and Juliet, a British surgeon searching for meaning and connection. The novel explores themes of healing, resilience, and cultural exchange. Supported by Alexander McCall Smith, it has been praised for its grace and emotional depth.
Mhairi Collie lives in Edinburgh with her husband, two children and a mischievous springer spaniel.
Photo credit: surgery.ed.ac.uk
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