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Ms Arifa Siddika

Verified General Surgery London

Ms Arifa Siddika

3 years of experience 5.0 (32 verified reviews)

7,722+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Arifa Siddika at a glance

Ms Arifa Siddika is a General Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2019). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Miss Arifa Siddika is a Consultant Colorectal and Hernia Surgeon based in London. She specialises in hernia surgery, fistulae-in-ano, and pelvic floor disorders, with extensive experience in both elective and emergency colorectal practice.

She has particular expertise in robotic and laparoscopic hernia surgery and provides comprehensive management of complex incisional and recurrent hernias, including abdominal wall reconstruction. Her approach focuses on minimally invasive techniques to support faster recovery and optimal outcomes where appropriate.

Miss Siddika also offers specialist care for complex fistulae-in-ano, including advanced minimally invasive proceduressuch as VAAFT and EPSiT, alongside conventional surgical treatments. She leads on the management of pelvic floor disorders within her NHS practice and treats a wide range of benign colorectal and proctological conditions.

She is a JAG-accredited lower gastrointestinal endoscopist and provides colonoscopy for patients with abnormal FIT test results, as well as assessment and treatment of benign colorectal disease.

Miss Siddika is an elected member of the Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Committee of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI). She is actively involved in teaching and research, with multiple peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and serves as a Visiting Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London. She is also faculty for Royal College of Surgeons courses and a peer reviewer for the Journal of Robotic Surgery.

She completed her specialist training in the East of England, followed by a prestigious fellowship at Nottingham University Hospital, where she subsequently worked as a consultant. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS).

Areas of Expertise


Hernia surgery (robotic, laparoscopic, and open)

Complex incisional hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction

Fistulae-in-ano, including minimally invasive techniques (VAAFT, EPSiT)

Pelvic floor disorders

Proctology (haemorrhoids, anal fissures, pilonidal disease)

Benign colorectal conditions

Diverticular disease

Stoma reversal surgery

Gallstone disease

Lower GI endoscopy

Colonoscopy for abnormal FIT test results

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

— Ms Arifa Siddika

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · General Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  3. 2023–2024 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-152774 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-C3EB401F · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,895
Annual physical exam 99395 273
Vaccination administration 90471 97
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 430

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 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Arifa Siddika
HEADSHOT
Arifa Siddika in consultation
IN OFFICE
Arifa Siddika with the team
WITH TEAM
Arifa Siddika at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 135s
Meet Arifa Siddika

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Arifa Siddika, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3895/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38223858 · cited by 111
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Arifa Siddika, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9200/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31951687 · cited by 173

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

32 verified reviews
5.00
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32 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

Ms Arifa Siddika's Areas of Specialty

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General Surgery

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