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Dr Chander Shekhar

Verified Gastroenterology Coventry

Dr Chander Shekhar

14 years of experience 4.9 (92 verified reviews)

10,755+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Chander Shekhar at a glance

Dr Chander Shekhar is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Coventry, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Coventry, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Chander Shekhar is a highly skilled Consultant Gastroenterologist at UHCW and The Meriden Hospital, with a special interest in therapeutic and interventional endoscopy, including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and ERCP. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and a member of the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) and the Midland Gastroenterological Society.
Dr Shekhar began his specialist training in gastroenterology in London before completing his MD at the University of Manchester and further training in advanced endoscopic techniques at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. He has held consultant positions, including at Walsall Manor Hospital, where he introduced several new services, and at UHCW, where he focuses on advanced therapeutic procedures.
Dr Shekhar is an active researcher, with his work in functional gastrointestinal disorders and new endoscopic procedures leading to numerous publications and international presentations. His research is currently focused on colon capsule endoscopy and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in gastroenterology.
As an experienced educator, Dr Shekhar teaches medical students and endoscopy trainees from Warwick Medical School and manages a specialist clinic for digestive issues and advanced endoscopy patients in the Coventry and Warwickshire region.

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

— Dr Chander Shekhar

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Coventry (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Coventry (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-721379 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-60A678F9 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,124
Annual physical exam 99395 2,618
Vaccination administration 90471 1,626
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 117

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Chander Shekhar
HEADSHOT
Chander Shekhar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Chander Shekhar with the team
WITH TEAM
Chander Shekhar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 118s
Meet Chander Shekhar

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 3

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Chander Shekhar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4538/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39270350 · cited by 52
  2. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
    Chander Shekhar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6732/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37240379 · cited by 118
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Chander Shekhar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2799/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34847502 · cited by 184

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Coventry · 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 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · chander.shekhar@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

92 verified reviews
4.92
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
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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

Dr Chander Shekhar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Chander Shekhar treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Coventry matters

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  • What does Chander Shekhar specialise in?

    Chander Shekhar specialises in Gastroenterology in Coventry, GB. 31 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Chander Shekhar treat?

    Chander Shekhar treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Chander Shekhar practise?

    Chander Shekhar practises in Coventry, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Chander Shekhar speak?

    Chander Shekhar speaks English, Hindi.

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    Chander Shekhar has a verified rating of 4.92/5 from 92 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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