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Dr. Balaji Nagammapudur

General Surgery Dubai

Dr. Balaji Nagammapudur

15 years of experience

5,619+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
11
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Balaji Nagammapudur at a glance

Dr. Balaji Nagammapudur is a General Surgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 33+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

After finishing his initial medical school and primary surgical qualifications in India, Balaji proceeded to undergo training and complete his higher surgical training in the UK in 1998. He dedicated 2 years to clinical research at the University of Southern California, where he developed a keen interest in Oesophageal diseases and Foregut surgery. Subsequently, he obtained his CCT in Upper GI surgery in the UK and has been working as a consultant in Upper GI and Bariatric surgery since 2006. Following a 6-year stint in India, he returned to the UK and has been serving as a consultant in the national Health Service (NHS) for the past 10 years, specializing in Upper GI and Bariatric surgery since 2014.
Throughout his career, Balaji has held various leadership positions at the trust, regional, and national levels in the field of Upper GI and Bariatric surgery. His areas of expertise include the management of complex oesophageal diseases, performing advanced open and minimally invasive oesophageal and hiatal surgeries, as well as possessing proficiency in primary and revisional bariatric (weight loss) surgeries. Notably, he has served as a lead for one of the top 5 high-volume bariatric surgery centers in the UK.

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

— Dr. Balaji Nagammapudur

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · General Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-409356 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-4BA2DB4F · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,524
Annual physical exam 99395 2,082
Vaccination administration 90471 594
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,685

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Balaji Nagammapudur
HEADSHOT
Balaji Nagammapudur in consultation
IN OFFICE
Balaji Nagammapudur with the team
WITH TEAM
Balaji Nagammapudur at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 112s
Meet Balaji Nagammapudur

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Balaji Nagammapudur, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8395/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35766187 · cited by 116
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Balaji Nagammapudur, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1559/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36995985 · cited by 134
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Balaji Nagammapudur, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2245/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35495988 · cited by 104
  4. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Balaji Nagammapudur, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.7063/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 34814699 · cited by 106

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

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 · balaji.nagammapudur@euroclinics.example

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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

Dr. Balaji Nagammapudur's Areas of Specialty

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General Surgery

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    Balaji Nagammapudur specialises in General Surgery in Dubai, AE. 33 years of clinical experience.

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    Balaji Nagammapudur speaks English, Malayalam, Tamil.

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