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Mr Balamurali Bharathan

Verified General Surgery Nottingham

Mr Balamurali Bharathan

11 years of experience 5.0 (11 verified reviews)

10,383+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Balamurali Bharathan at a glance

Mr Balamurali Bharathan is a General Surgery practitioner based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Nottingham, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Bharathan is a highly experienced Consultant Laparoscopic General and Colorectal Surgeon, practicing at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and Spire Nottingham Hospital. He is recognised for his expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques, treating benign and cancer resections and has a patient-focused approach to colorectal care.

After completion of his MB BS in 1996, he was awarded a Masters in General Surgery (MS) in 2002. He further advanced his surgical training in the UK, achieving Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) in 2004 and later, and Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCSEd) in 2011. He was awarded a masters degree (MD) in 2011 from Newcastle University for his research on colorectal cancer outcomes, reflecting his strength in academia and research.

He has completed the specialist national fellowship in laparoscopic surgery, equipping him with advanced skills in keyhole procedures including a technique called scar less surgery for bowel called SILS (Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery). His clinical practice focuses on common ano-rectal conditions like haemorrhoids, fissures and fistulas, keyhole and open groin hernia surgery as well as complex abdominal wall reconstruction surgery. He also does diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy as well as rectal preservations surgery for complex polyps and early rectal cancer called TEO (Transanal Endoscopic Operation) as well colectomy and proctectomy including complex pelvic surgery.

Mr Bharathan is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s needs.

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

— Mr Balamurali Bharathan

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Nottingham (GB)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · General Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Nottingham (GB)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-972869 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-2F8E72D5 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 798
Annual physical exam 99395 2,928
Vaccination administration 90471 2,704
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,879

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 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Balamurali Bharathan in consultation
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Balamurali Bharathan with the team
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Balamurali Bharathan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 90s
Meet Balamurali Bharathan

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Balamurali Bharathan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9256/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32084747 · cited by 142
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Balamurali Bharathan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6280/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37046448 · cited by 140
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Balamurali Bharathan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8183/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34620247 · cited by 162
  4. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Balamurali Bharathan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.1692/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 39961286 · cited by 152

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Nottingham · 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 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

11 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
11 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

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General Surgery

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