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Mr Atanu Pal

Verified General Surgery Cambridge

Mr Atanu Pal

15 years of experience 4.9 (12 verified reviews)

11,316+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Atanu Pal at a glance

Mr Atanu Pal is a General Surgery practitioner based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 21+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Cambridge, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Atanu Pal is a Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon with over seven years’ experience, practising at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital. He specialises in robotic, laparoscopic, and open colorectal and general surgery, with experience spanning more than 5,000 procedures, and also serves as a proctor in robotic surgery.

Mr Pal provides comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions, including abdominal wall hernias (inguinal, femoral, umbilical, and incisional), proctological disorders, and the investigation and surgical treatment of colorectal disease. He also works closely with gynaecology teams in the multidisciplinary management of complex endometriosis involving the bowel, offering a collaborative and patient-centred approach.

He studied medicine at the University of Cambridge, graduating with distinction in 2004. He completed higher surgical training in the region and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in General Surgery in 2016. Following a research fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, he gained a Doctorate of Medicine, and further advanced his expertise through a colorectal fellowship in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Alongside his clinical practice, Mr Pal is actively involved in surgical and endoscopy training within the NHS and teaches nationally on courses covering trauma care and surgical decision-making. He regularly presents at international conferences and publishes peer-reviewed research. Outside of medicine, he enjoys recreational flying and running. 

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

— Mr Atanu Pal

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Cambridge (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Cambridge (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-536181 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-56CB41D8 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 3,004
Annual physical exam 99395 2,994
Vaccination administration 90471 1,842
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 333

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

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Atanu Pal in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Atanu Pal at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 69s
Meet Atanu Pal

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Atanu Pal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1113/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35085528 · cited by 140
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Atanu Pal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2301/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30514834 · cited by 46
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Atanu Pal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7361/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37625866 · cited by 72
  4. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Atanu Pal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8262/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35652071 · cited by 154

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Cambridge · 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 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

12 verified reviews
4.92
★★★★⯨
12 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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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

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General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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