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Miss Jennifer Darrien

Verified General Surgery Chester

Miss Jennifer Darrien

10 years of experience 5.0 (175 verified reviews)

11,526+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Miss Jennifer Darrien at a glance

Miss Jennifer Darrien is a General Surgery practitioner based in Chester, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid 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 Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Chester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Ms. Jennifer Darrien is an accomplished Consultant Bariatric Surgeon with a wealth of experience in general, laparoscopic, and upper gastrointestinal (UGI) surgery. She qualified from the University of Glasgow in 2003 and went on to receive extensive postgraduate surgical training in Scotland’s leading hospitals, including those in Edinburgh and Glasgow, focusing on both benign biliary and UGI surgery.

Since 2017, Jennifer has been exclusively associated with Phoenix Health, where she has worked as a Consultant Bariatric Surgeon. She received mentorship from Professor David Kerrigan, former president of the British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS), further honing her skills in both NHS and private bariatric surgeries. Her expertise spans a range of bariatric procedures, including primary and revisional surgeries across the North-West of England, Northern Ireland, and London.

Jennifer is proficient in endo-bariatrics, including the Overstitch procedure, and has significant experience in bariatric radiology and the use of various intra-gastric balloons. She also contributes to the provision of general and UGI surgery at Nuffield Health, Chester, as well as in remote and rural regions of Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands.

In addition to her clinical work, Jennifer is passionate about education and mentorship, training the next generation of surgeons at Phoenix Health and providing guidance to allied healthcare professionals. Her dedication to advancing the field of bariatric surgery and her commitment to patient care are evident in her extensive contributions to both NHS and private practice.

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

— Miss Jennifer Darrien

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Chester (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · General Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Chester (GB)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-394876 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-B179946F · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,291
Annual physical exam 99395 2,741
Vaccination administration 90471 1,821
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,210

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Jennifer Darrien
HEADSHOT
Jennifer Darrien in consultation
IN OFFICE
Jennifer Darrien with the team
WITH TEAM
Jennifer Darrien at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 117s
Meet Jennifer Darrien

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Jennifer Darrien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3647/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31385511 · cited by 107
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Jennifer Darrien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9818/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32885139 · cited by 193
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Jennifer Darrien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8489/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35103165 · cited by 55
  4. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Jennifer Darrien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.4715/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36780511 · cited by 93

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Chester · 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

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 · jennifer.darrien@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

175 verified reviews
4.99
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175 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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General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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