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Dr Tarun Solanki

Geriatric Medicine Taunton

Dr Tarun Solanki

16 years of experience

11,190+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
5
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Tarun Solanki at a glance

Dr Tarun Solanki is a Geriatric Medicine practitioner based in Taunton, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 42+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Taunton, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Tarun Solanki is a Consultant in General and Geriatric Medicine, with a wide range of expertise within the specialty. He qualified in medicine from the University of Wales in 1984 and, after specialising in geriatrics, obtained a Master's degree in Gerontology from King's College London.

He has worked at Taunton and Somerset NHS Trust for over 28 years and works part time at Musgrove Park Hospital. He also has a private practice at Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital. He has a special interest in peri- and post-operative management, and was pioneering in developing an orthogeriatric service at Musgrove Park Hospital. This award-winning service was recently ranked second out of 110 across hospitals in England. He also established the osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease services at this hospital.

Dr Solanki is a former chair of the England Council of the British Geriatrics Society. He has been active in the training of Specialist Registrars in his field, having been the Educational Supervisor for Specialist Trainees in geriatrics at his trust. He is an examiner for the MRCP examinations (Royal College of Physicians). His interests in research include osteoporosis, vitamin D and metabolic bone disease. He also has a passion for Safety and Quality in healthcare, and is involved in quality improvement programmes both within his trust and the British Geriatrics Society. He has a number of medical publications and has presented at National and International Conferences. At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic he wrote a blog on the effects on Covid-19 on older people and it remains the highest viewed blog on the British Geriatrics Society website.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments


Osteoporosis

Metabolic bone disease

Peri-operative care

Parkinson's disease

Stroke medicine

Dementia

Falls and funny turns

Frailty syndrome

Multi-organ disease in older people

Non-specific medical illness

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

— Dr Tarun Solanki

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Taunton (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Geriatric Medicine
    Universitat de Barcelona, Taunton (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Geriatric Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-605613 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Geriatric Medicine
#EB-DA366753 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 495
Annual physical exam 99395 65
Vaccination administration 90471 2,553
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 294

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Tarun Solanki
HEADSHOT
Tarun Solanki in consultation
IN OFFICE
Tarun Solanki with the team
WITH TEAM
Tarun Solanki at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 89s
Meet Tarun Solanki

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Geriatric Medicine
    Tarun Solanki, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6778/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35277163 · cited by 175
  2. Long-term follow-up of Geriatric Medicine across GB
    Tarun Solanki, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9361/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35900164 · cited by 173
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Geriatric Medicine
    Tarun Solanki, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1249/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38780715 · cited by 139

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Geriatric Medicine — Taunton · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Geriatric Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a geriatric medicine?

For international patients

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Patient liaison · dr.tarun.solanki.1@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.
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    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Tarun Solanki's Areas of Specialty

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Geriatric Medicine

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Tarun Solanki specialise in?

    Tarun Solanki specialises in Geriatric Medicine in Taunton, GB. 42 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Tarun Solanki treat?

    Tarun Solanki treats conditions within Geriatric Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Tarun Solanki practise?

    Tarun Solanki practises in Taunton, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Tarun Solanki speaks English, Gujarati.

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