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Mr Hemanshoo Thakkar

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Mr Hemanshoo Thakkar

15 years of experience 5.0 (29 verified reviews)

4,115+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
6
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Hemanshoo Thakkar at a glance

Mr Hemanshoo Thakkar is a Paediatric Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 17+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr. Hemanshoo Thakkar is a highly regarded and award-winning Consultant Paediatric Surgeon based in London. He graduated from King’s College London in 2009 with four distinctions and completed his early surgical training in the London Deanery, where he also specialised in Paediatric Surgery. He achieved his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in 2019 and worked as a Locum Consultant Surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. In 2020, he was appointed as a substantive consultant at Evelina London Children’s Hospital.

Mr. Thakkar has a keen interest in surgical leadership, education, and innovation, earning the prestigious title of Global Scholar in Surgical Leadership from Harvard Medical School in Boston. His clinical expertise spans a wide range of paediatric conditions, with a particular focus on lower gastrointestinal (GI) and colorectal surgery, including paediatric laparoscopy, anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung’s disease, pilonidal sinus disease, umbilical hernias, inguinal hernias, tongue ties and undescended testes.

Throughout his career, Mr. Thakkar has been recognised with numerous awards, including the Young Consultant of the Year from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in 2021 and the esteemed Alex Simpson Smith Travelling Fellowship Award for child health research in 2019.

In addition to his clinical work, Mr. Thakkar is committed to medical education and research. He serves as the educational lead for the Paediatric Surgery Department at Evelina London Children’s Hospital and as an undergraduate tutor for medical students at King’s College London. He has recently been promoted to the post of Honorary Senior Lecturer at King's College London. His research interests include anorectal malformations and pilonidal sinus disease. He actively promotes innovation and quality improvement in his field.

Mr. Thakkar has also extended his educational outreach by creating evidence-based podcasts on paediatric surgery, helping to bring medical education to a broader audience. His passion for advancing healthcare and improving patient outcomes continues to drive his work, making him a highly respected figure in the medical community.

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

— Mr Hemanshoo Thakkar

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Paediatric Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatric Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-514133 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatric Surgery
#EB-9B533075 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 433
Annual physical exam 99395 1,135
Vaccination administration 90471 2,535
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,240

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Hemanshoo Thakkar
HEADSHOT
Hemanshoo Thakkar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Hemanshoo Thakkar with the team
WITH TEAM
Hemanshoo Thakkar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 144s
Meet Hemanshoo Thakkar

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Paediatric Surgery outcomes
    Hemanshoo Thakkar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9812/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39429915 · cited by 193
  2. Outcomes of Paediatric Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Hemanshoo Thakkar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5230/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33615243 · cited by 3
  3. European registry analysis of Paediatric Surgery outcomes
    Hemanshoo Thakkar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2044/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30824612 · cited by 29

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatric Surgery — London · 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 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatric Surgery 2026-03-15 · 10 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatric surgery? 2026-01-19 · 5 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · hemanshoo.thakkar@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

29 verified reviews
4.99
★★★★⯨
29 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
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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Paediatric Surgery

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    Hemanshoo Thakkar specialises in Paediatric Surgery in London, GB. 17 years of clinical experience.

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    Hemanshoo Thakkar speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi.

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