Accepting new patients
Dr.
Ms Melissa Cunha
General Surgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Ms Melissa Cunha
Ms Melissa Oliveira Cunha graduated from the University of Estate of Sao Paulo (UNESP) in 2000. Melissa completed her basic surgical training in the North West followed by a period of research in molecular cancer biology and she was awarded a PhD from The University of Manchester. She moved to East Midlands for her higher surgical training and gained experience in general and colorectal surgery particularly laparoscopic keyhole. In 2017, she undertook a travelling fellowship to Habr-Gama Institute in Brazil to study advances of non-operative management o rectal cancer, having being awarded a Dukes national fellowship. On completion of her training in 2018, Melissa joined the colorectal surgery department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. She has a keen interest in inflammatory bowel disease IBD, currently is the lead IBD surgeon working in close partnership with the gastroenterology team. She offers minimally invasive surgery for Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis. Melissa is passionate about education and holds a Masters in Medical Education and is currently Training Programme Director in Education for Higher Surgical Training in West Midlands. She has developed multiple courses to train surgeons in laparoscopy and IBD surgery. She is also the president of the Birmingham Ileostomy Association supporting people living with an ileostomy or internal pouch within the Birmingham area. She teaches patients and is involved in meeting and education programme to patients.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · GB
#GB-709508
Valid until 2028-12-31
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European Board of General Surgery
#EB-96CE10B1
Renewal due 2032
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AmTrust Europe
2,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2011–2017
MD · Medicine and Surgery
UAB Barcelona (GB)
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2017–2021
Residency · General Surgery
Universidad de Navarra (GB)
Career & appointments
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2021-09–2022-08
Junior consultant
UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
2,581 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
1,059 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
123 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
1,876 |
Patient reviews
See all 2"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
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 2022
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2022
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2022
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Insurance compatibility
For international patients
Multilingual care
Coordinator: Patient liaison · melissa.oliveira.cunha@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English · Portuguese.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 15 · i10: 9
Selected publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.1499/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 141
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.4502/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 111
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.8229/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 129
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Additional publications
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery · European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Ms Melissa Cunha
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Ms Melissa Cunha is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English, Portuguese.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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