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Mr Chakri Munipalle

Verified General Surgery Middlesbrough

Mr Chakri Munipalle

10 years of experience 4.9 (1,335 verified reviews)

7,466+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
10
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Chakri Munipalle at a glance

Mr Chakri Munipalle is a General Surgery practitioner based in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Chakri Munipalle is a Consultant General and Upper GI Laparoscopic Surgeon who works at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough and the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton. In addition, he maintains an outreach clinic at Guisborough General Hospital. He leads the South Tees NHS Trust's acute laparoscopic cholecystectomy service. Mr Munipalle was shortlisted for Doctify's annual Patient Voice Awards in the Healthcare Professional category for 2023 for his commitment to actively listening to patient experiences and feedback, valuing the insights and suggestions provided by his patients and harnessing their voices as a driving force for positive change.

Mr Munipalle provides Independent Health Sector consultation, endoscopy and surgical treatment at Tees Valley Hospital, Acklam, Middlesbrough. He sees Choose & Book (NHS), Insured and Self-pay patients at this hospital.

His special interests are day case and laparoscopic surgeries.

Mr Munipalle has expertise in a wide range of areas including:


Hernia;

Gallbladder related problems

laparoscopic cholecystectomy;

open cholecystectomy;

laparoscopic removal of gallstones

Upper Gastrointestinal tract disease

Dysphagia,

dyspepsia (indigestion), heartburn, acid reflux,

gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD),

Benign skin lesion removal;

Endoscopy for abdominal pain


After completing General Surgical training in India, he earned a Master of Surgery (MS). He went on to train in the UK and gained MRCSEd, FRCSEd (Gen Surgery), and Dipolma in laparosocpic Surgery (IRCAD, France). He completed Higher General Surgical training in North East England, and practices as Consultant in NHS and Independent Sector.

Outside of clinical practice, he has interests in teaching and research.  He obtained PG certificate in Clinical Education that enables him excel at teaching to medical students, surgeons in training and Healthcare workers.. In recognition of his contribution to teaching, he was awarded Honorary lectureship by Teesside University.

Mr Munipalle conducted original reasearch into Upper GI pathologies, in recongnition of which he was awarded M Phil by Teesside University. He published his research and clinical studies in scientic journals, and presented at various National & International conferences.

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

— Mr Chakri Munipalle

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Middlesbrough (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de València, Middlesbrough (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-302946 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-2EF31085 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,420
Annual physical exam 99395 1,058
Vaccination administration 90471 2,258
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 941

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 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Chakri Munipalle
HEADSHOT
Chakri Munipalle in consultation
IN OFFICE
Chakri Munipalle with the team
WITH TEAM
Chakri Munipalle at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 83s
Meet Chakri Munipalle

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Chakri Munipalle, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9703/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37117958 · cited by 92
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Chakri Munipalle, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6630/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35863794 · cited by 166
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Chakri Munipalle, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7906/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36258573 · cited by 88
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Chakri Munipalle, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8574/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34335187 · cited by 114

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Middlesbrough · 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 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

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 · chakri.munipalle@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

1,335 verified reviews
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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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