Accepting new patients
Prof. Dr.
Mr Dimitri Pournaras
General Surgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Mr Dimitri Pournaras
Mr Dimitri Pournaras is a Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal, Hernia, and Bariatric Surgeon at Spire and Nuffield Health Hospitals in Bristol. He specialises in advanced laparoscopic surgery for obesity, gallstones, and hernias. His expertise includes gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric banding, revision bariatric procedures, and minimally invasive surgery for gallstone disease and all types of abdominal hernias. His training spans leading centres in the UK, Sweden, and Japan, and he holds a PhD from Imperial College London. He is widely recognised for his research in obesity and metabolic disease and remains committed to improving patient outcomes through innovation and personalised care. He collaborates internationally and contributes regularly to professional training and education, ensuring patients receive the most up-to-date and effective treatments. In the NHS, Mr Pournaras practices at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, the regional tertiary Bariatric Centre. He performs day-case and short-stay keyhole surgery for upper gastrointestinal conditions, helping patients return home and resume normal life as quickly as possible.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · GB
#GB-598556
Valid until 2028-12-31
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European Board of General Surgery
#EB-C7458C61
Renewal due 2027
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AmTrust Europe
3,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2006–2012
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de Barcelona (GB)
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2012–2016
Residency · General Surgery
Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)
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2016–2017
Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Karolinska Stockholm, SE
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
2,604 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
2,298 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
1,074 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
1,773 |
Patient reviews
See all 1"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated General Surgery — — 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
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Insurance compatibility
For international patients
Multilingual care
Coordinator: Patient liaison · dimitri.pournaras@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English · Greek.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 20 · i10: 16
Selected publications
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.9541/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 76
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.3438/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 190
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6195/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 168
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Additional publications
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery · European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Mr Dimitri Pournaras
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Mr Dimitri Pournaras is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English, Greek.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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