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Mr Franscois Runau

Verified General Surgery Leicester

Mr Franscois Runau

12 years of experience 5.0 (11 verified reviews)

12,643+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Franscois Runau at a glance

Mr Franscois Runau is a General Surgery practitioner based in Leicester, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 19+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Leicester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Francois Runau is a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon with extensive expertise in bowel cancer, early rectal cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, abdominal wall reconstruction and the full range of hernia surgery. His practice is rooted in modern, minimally invasive techniques, and he places strong emphasis on laparoscopic and keyhole approaches to ensure safe procedures, faster recovery, and the best possible outcomes for his patients.
He also has specialist expertise in anorectal conditions, managing haemorrhoids, fistulas, anal fissures, pilonidal sinus disease and anal skin tags, with a particular interest in laser-based treatment options. In addition to his surgical work, he performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy.
Mr Runau graduated from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Medical School before completing his higher surgical and colorectal training across Leicester Hospitals, supplemented by fellowships in leading regional and European units. He has a strong academic background and has published widely in general and colorectal surgery. He was awarded a PhD in Cancer Treatment from the University of Leicester in 2019.

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

— Mr Franscois Runau

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Leicester (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Leicester (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-1393 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-840C2DCE · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 546
Annual physical exam 99395 852
Vaccination administration 90471 1,804
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 587

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 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Franscois Runau
HEADSHOT
Franscois Runau in consultation
IN OFFICE
Franscois Runau with the team
WITH TEAM
Franscois Runau at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 68s
Meet Franscois Runau

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Franscois Runau, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7769/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36284401 · cited by 58
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Franscois Runau, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5061/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30774078 · cited by 72

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Leicester · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

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 · franscois.runau@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

11 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
11 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

Mr Franscois Runau's Areas of Specialty

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General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Franscois Runau specialises in General Surgery in Leicester, GB. 19 years of clinical experience.

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