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Dr Chitrakanti 'Raj' Kapadia

General Surgery Rockhampton

Dr Chitrakanti 'Raj' Kapadia

2 years of experience

9,182+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Chitrakanti 'Raj' Kapadia at a glance

Dr Chitrakanti 'Raj' Kapadia is a General Surgery practitioner based in Rockhampton, Australia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 53+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Rockhampton, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Clinics – Biloela, Emerald Gladstone, Hillcrest Rockhampton Outpatient Department.

Raj was born in Seychelles and raised in Nigeria, India, and the UK. After graduating from Westminster Medical School, he continued his general surgical training in various centres throughout England, including research in Harvard, USA. Raj became a Consultant General Surgeon in Airedale, Yorkshire. He retired early from the NHS and moved to Australia in 2011.

He was Director of Surgery in Mount Isa before relocating to Rockhampton in 2016,

where he worked as a Senior Consultant Surgeon until 2022.

Throughout his career, Raj’s principal interests have been in gastrointestinal surgery, particularly colorectal surgery. In 1990, he became involved in the development of laparoscopic surgery and went on to preceptor and teach laparoscopic colorectal surgery to consultant colorectal surgeons in the UK.

Raj has commenced private practice as a general surgeon with a particular interest in colorectal surgery. Raj is also experienced in laparoscopic biliary and hernia surgery.

Raj is an accredited endoscopist with regular lists at the Hillcrest Private Hospital. Raj welcomes open-access referrals from general practitioners.

Special interests

Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Rectal Bleeding, Haemorrhoids, Benign/Cancerous Bowel and Peri-Anal Diseases, Gall Bladder Removal, Appendicectomy, Hernia Repairs, Paediatric Hernia and Skin Lesions, Varicose Veins.

Qualifications


Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australia, 2013

Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor

of Surgery, University of London, United Kingdom, 1973

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

— Dr Chitrakanti 'Raj' Kapadia

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Rockhampton (AU)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Rockhampton (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-946454 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-9CFD0E94 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,953
Annual physical exam 99395 1,935
Vaccination administration 90471 887
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,352

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

Office, team & in practice

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Chitrakanti 'Raj' Kapadia in consultation
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Chitrakanti 'Raj' Kapadia with the team
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Chitrakanti 'Raj' Kapadia at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 85s
Meet Chitrakanti 'Raj' Kapadia

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AU
    Chitrakanti 'Raj' Kapadia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6800/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37361751 · cited by 153
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Chitrakanti 'Raj' Kapadia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9251/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39589591 · cited by 67
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AU
    Chitrakanti 'Raj' Kapadia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1243/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35640037 · cited by 197

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

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 · chitrakanti.kapadia@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    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 Chitrakanti 'Raj' Kapadia's Areas of Specialty

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General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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