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Mr Alan Askari

Verified General Surgery Luton

Mr Alan Askari

16 years of experience 5.0 (19 verified reviews)

12,508+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Alan Askari at a glance

Mr Alan Askari is a General Surgery practitioner based in Luton, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Luton, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Alan Askari is a Consultant Surgeon specialising in bariatric (weight loss), upper GI, and general surgery. With expertise in routine and complex procedures, he is committed to delivering patient-centred care through a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring tailored treatments for optimal outcomes.

His clinical expertise includes weight loss surgery, acid reflux and hiatal hernia repair, gallbladder surgery with laparoscopic CBD exploration, and both open and laparoscopic hernia repair. He combines technical excellence with a compassionate approach, prioritising patient education, support, and confidence throughout their surgical journey.

Beyond his clinical practice, Mr Askari is actively involved in medical education, leadership, and research. As Director of Corporate Engagement for TUGSS, ECCN Lead for ASGBI, and Chair of the Complex Bariatric MDT, he contributes to service development, surgical training, and quality improvement initiatives. Passionate about mentoring trainees, he has played a key role in organising educational courses, including the TUGSS FRCS Revision Course.

With a PhD in Surgery & Cancer from Imperial College London, Mr Askari has published over 160 peer-reviewed articles and delivered over 200 national and international presentations. His research interests include innovative healthcare approaches, such as big data, machine learning, and social media integration to enhance patient care and surgical education.

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

— Mr Alan Askari

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Luton (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Luton (GB)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-118028 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-2A738CCC · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 799
Annual physical exam 99395 1,729
Vaccination administration 90471 601
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,918

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Alan Askari in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Alan Askari at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 117s
Meet Alan Askari

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Alan Askari, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8466/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32438998 · cited by 47
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alan Askari, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1796/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34495139 · cited by 117
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Alan Askari, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3929/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38850591 · cited by 11
  4. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alan Askari, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.7408/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33600572 · cited by 97

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Luton · 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 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

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.askari@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

19 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
19 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Alan Askari's Areas of Specialty

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General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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