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Mr Ben Stutchfield

Verified General Surgery Edinburgh

Mr Ben Stutchfield

6 years of experience 5.0 (11 verified reviews)

12,915+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Ben Stutchfield at a glance

Mr Ben Stutchfield is a General Surgery practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra 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 Navarra (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Ben Stutchfield is a Consultant General Surgeon in Edinburgh with specialist expertise in liver transplantation, hernia surgery, and gallbladder disease.

He treats patients with hernia problems, gallstones, and abdominal wall conditions, and also works as a specialist liver transplant surgeon at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

He is part of Edinburgh’s specialist abdominal wall reconstruction team and has extensive experience managing both routine and complex surgical conditions.

Mr Stutchfield’s areas of practice include liver transplantation, abdominal wall and groin (inguinal) hernia repair, including laparoscopic (keyhole) hernia surgery, the treatment of gallstones including laparoscopic (keyhole) cholecystectomy, and the assessment and treatment of common skin and soft tissue lumps and bumps.

In private practice he performs laparoscopic and open hernia repair, laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, and minor procedures for skin and soft tissue lumps at Spire Murrayfield Hospital and Shawfair Park Hospital, tailoring treatment to each patient’s individual circumstances.

He was appointed as an NHS Consultant in 2019 following specialist surgical training in Edinburgh, including advanced training in liver transplantation, biliary surgery, and abdominal wall reconstruction. During his training he also visited leading surgical centres across the UK, Europe and the United States.

Mr Stutchfield completed a PhD in regenerative medicine at the University of Edinburgh and remains involved in research aimed at improving surgical outcomes. His work has been published in The Lancet and other peer-reviewed surgical journals.

He aims to provide careful assessment and clear explanations, helping patients understand their condition and make well-informed decisions about treatment.

Feedback from both NHS and private patients is welcomed as part of ongoing professional development and appraisal.

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

— Mr Ben Stutchfield

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Edinburgh (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-650190 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-39285389 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 877
Annual physical exam 99395 291
Vaccination administration 90471 515
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,668

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

Office, team & in practice

Ben Stutchfield
HEADSHOT
Ben Stutchfield in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ben Stutchfield with the team
WITH TEAM
Ben Stutchfield at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 86s
Meet Ben Stutchfield

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 4

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Ben Stutchfield, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9839/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33546297 · cited by 69
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Ben Stutchfield, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6503/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37616896 · cited by 143

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

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 · benjamin.mark.stutchfield@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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