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Mr Alan David James
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Mr

Mr Alan David James

General Surgery

4.92 · 43 verified reviews

English French
10,207+ Patients seen
13 Years in practice
6 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Mr Alan James is a Consultant in Laparoscopic Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, with specialist interests in the treatment of gallstones and gallbladder disease, inguinal, femoral and abdominal wall hernias, and reflux. He provides advanced surgical and endoscopic treatments for gallstones, including laparoscopic (keyhole) gallbladder surgery and the treatment of bile duct stones (ERCP). He also specialises in laparoscopic hernia repair and anti-reflux surgery.  

Mr James performs a high volume of minimally invasive procedures, with a focus on rapid recovery, minimal downtime and excellent patient outcomes.  

Mr James studied medicine at Oxford University and King’s College London and undertook higher surgical training in the South-East of England. He was appointed at East Surrey Hospital in 2010 and has over 15 years' experience as a Consultant Upper GI Surgeon. He has held roles including Clinical Lead for Trauma and Lead for Endoscopy, and is currently Clinical Lead for General Surgery at East Surrey Hospital. Mr James’ private practice mirrors his NHS specialty work and includes Spire Gatwick Park Hospital and Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital.   

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Alan David James

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla (GB)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-103777 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-15376DE8 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,539
Annual physical exam 99395 2,293
Vaccination administration 90471 2,549
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,402

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Alan David James
HEADSHOT
Alan David James in consultation
IN OFFICE
Alan David James with the team
WITH TEAM
Alan David James at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 98s
Meet Alan David James

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Alan David James, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4495/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32197354 · cited by 179
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alan David James, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2731/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33935165 · cited by 137
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Alan David James, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1193/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33281420 · cited by 199

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2014

Patient reviews

★ 4.92 43 verified reviews
Bedside Manner
4.97
Knowledge
5.00
Wait Time
4.67
Staff Friendliness
4.94
Ease Of Appointment
4.82
Value For Money
4.84
Would Recommend Pct
97
  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”

    — Anna B. · 2026-05-10

  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”

    — Marco V. · 2026-04-15

  • ★ 4 verified visit

    “Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”

    — Helena F. · 2026-04-20

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · alan.david.james@euroclinics.example
Accepted intl insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

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