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Dr. Daniel Hancu

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Dr. Daniel Hancu

9 years of experience 5.0 (16 verified reviews)

10,635+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Daniel Hancu at a glance

Dr. Daniel Hancu is a General Surgery practitioner based in Reading, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Reading, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Daniel Hancu is a highly experienced consultant specialising in general and colorectal surgery. He has expertise in performing laparoscopic (keyhole) procedures for conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, abdominal wall and groin hernias, and gallbladder issues. Additionally, he provides advanced surgical care for pilonidal disease, fistula-in-ano, parastomal hernias, and abdominal wall reconstructions.
After completing his medical degree in Romania in 2004, Mr Hancu undertook joint surgical training in general surgery across Romania and the UK, gaining his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in 2013. He has since worked in numerous UK hospitals as a colorectal surgical registrar (SpR), honing his skills in complex cases.
Mr Hancu pursued further expertise through two specialist surgical fellowships. He trained with the Inflammatory Bowel Disease team in Oxford and as a laparoscopic fellow at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. In 2021, he was appointed Consultant Emergency, General, and Colorectal Surgeon at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Committed to education, Mr Hancu serves as an Honorary Senior Lecturer, teaching medical students from the University of Southampton. His patient-centred approach and expertise make him a trusted specialist in managing complex surgical and colorectal conditions.

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

— Dr. Daniel Hancu

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Reading (GB)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Reading (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-668459 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-CE2F8F43 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,647
Annual physical exam 99395 321
Vaccination administration 90471 777
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,038

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

Office, team & in practice

Daniel Hancu
HEADSHOT
Daniel Hancu in consultation
IN OFFICE
Daniel Hancu with the team
WITH TEAM
Daniel Hancu at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 142s
Meet Daniel Hancu

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Daniel Hancu, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9659/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35690459 · cited by 39
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Daniel Hancu, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7307/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37597550 · cited by 53
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Daniel Hancu, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3455/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35630238 · cited by 83
  4. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Daniel Hancu, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4230/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33174638 · cited by 49

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Reading · 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 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

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 · daniel.hancu@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

16 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
16 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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    Daniel Hancu speaks English.

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