What does Thines Karunakaran specialise in?

Thines Karunakaran specialises in Gastroenterologie in Colchester, GB. 12 years of clinical experience.

What conditions does Thines Karunakaran treat?

Thines Karunakaran treats conditions within Gastroenterologie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

Where does Thines Karunakaran practise?

Thines Karunakaran practises in Colchester, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

What languages does Thines Karunakaran speak?

Thines Karunakaran speaks English.

How do I book an appointment with Thines Karunakaran?

Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.

What do patients say about Thines Karunakaran?

Thines Karunakaran has a verified rating of 4.97/5 from 132 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

Verifiziert Gastroenterologie Colchester

Dr Thines Karunakaran

2 Jahre Erfahrung 5.0 (132 verifizierte Bewertungen)

10,737+
Patients seen: 2
Years in practice: 11
Publications: 1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Thines Karunakaran at a glance

Dr Thines Karunakaran is a Gastroenterologie practitioner based in Colchester, Vereinigtes Königreich, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 12+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Colchester, Vereinigtes Königreich and the surrounding area.

Über uns

Dr. Thines Karunakaran is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Physician at Colchester Hospital, specialising in the diagnosis and management of a broad range of digestive and liver conditions. His clinical expertise spans hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), reflux, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Alongside his general gastroenterology practice, Dr. Karunakaran has specialist proficiency in advanced endoscopic procedures, including Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS). As an active member of the HPB cancer multidisciplinary team, he collaborates closely with surgeons, oncologists, and radiologists to deliver tailored, evidence-based care for patients with pancreatic and biliary conditions.

Dr. Karunakaran graduated from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2014 and completed his specialist training in Gastroenterology and General Medicine in the East of England, gaining valuable experience at the Cambridge Liver Unit. He subsequently undertook advanced endoscopy training at West Hertfordshire Hospitals, further refining his procedural skills in complex endoscopic interventions.

Committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care, Dr. Karunakaran places great importance on patient feedback and continuous professional development. His approach combines clinical precision with empathy, ensuring every patient receives personalised and effective treatment.

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

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Ausbildung & Training

2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Colchester (GB)
2020–2024 Residency · Gastroenterologie
UAB Barcelona, Colchester (GB)
2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Royal Marsden London, UK

Karriere & Anstellungen

2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterologie

Lizenzen & Versicherung

Medizinische Lizenzen

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)

#GB-748481 active · expires 2028-12-31

Facharztzertifikate

European Board of Gastroenterologie

#EB-0FAD7577 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035

Berufshaftpflichtversicherung: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR Deckung · No claims on file

Durchgeführte Verfahren

Verfahren	Code	Lebenszeit-Anzahl
GP consultation	99213	1,457
Annual physical exam	99395	159
Vaccination administration	90471	2,231
Minor procedure (skin)	17110	2,600

Leistungen & Preise

Leistung	Dauer	Modalität	Preis
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	360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin)	120 Min.	in_clinic	270.00 EUR

Praxis, Team & in der Praxis

HEADSHOT

Thines Karunakaran in consultation — IN OFFICE

Thines Karunakaran with the team — WITH TEAM

Thines Karunakaran at a conference — CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 142s

Meet Thines Karunakaran

Forschung & Publikationen

h-Index: 8 · i10: 11

European registry analysis of Gastroenterologie outcomes
Thines Karunakaran, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

DOI: 10.1579/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31140689 · zitiert von 177
Outcomes of Gastroenterologie in adults — a multi-centre cohort
Thines Karunakaran, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

DOI: 10.3387/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37356813 · zitiert von 179

Eingeladene Vorträge

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

Auszeichnungen & Mitgliedschaften

Auszeichnungen

🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterologie — Colchester · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Gesellschaftsmitgliedschaften

WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Seit 2025
national college of family doctors — Member · Seit 2025
European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Seit 2025

Artikel dieses Arztes

Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterologie 2026-03-05 · 8 Min. Lesezeit
Awareness When should you see a gastroenterologie? 2026-01-15 · 5 Min. Lesezeit

Für internationale Patienten

Koordinator: Patient liaison · thines.karunakaran@euroclinics.example
Akzeptierte internationale Versicherungen: Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Standort

1 Tag

Colchester

Patientenbewertungen

132 verifizierte Bewertungen

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Bedside Manner: 5.0
Knowledge: 5.0
Wait Time: 4.7
Staff Friendliness: 5.0
Ease Of Appointment: 4.9
Value For Money: 4.9
Would Recommend Pct: 98.0

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★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert

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

Anna B. 2026-05-22
★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert

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

Marco V. 2026-04-15
★★★★☆ ✓ Verifiziert

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

Helena F. 2026-04-28

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Thines Karunakaran's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Thines Karunakaran treats, with the size of the national pool of Vereinigtes Königreich doctors offering the same care.

Gastroenterologie

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

Dr Thines Karunakaran is one of 792 gastroenterologie doctors indexed in Vereinigtes Königreich. Browse gastroenterologie doctors in Vereinigtes Königreich →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Colchester matters

Medical practice in Vereinigtes Königreich is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Vereinigtes Königreich medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Colchester carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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What does Thines Karunakaran specialise in?

Thines Karunakaran specialises in Gastroenterologie in Colchester, GB. 12 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does Thines Karunakaran treat?

Thines Karunakaran treats conditions within Gastroenterologie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.
Where does Thines Karunakaran practise?

Thines Karunakaran practises in Colchester, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does Thines Karunakaran speak?

Thines Karunakaran speaks English.
How do I book an appointment with Thines Karunakaran?

Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.
What do patients say about Thines Karunakaran?

Thines Karunakaran has a verified rating of 4.97/5 from 132 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.