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Ms Jihène El Kafsi

Verified General Surgery Ascot

Ms Jihène El Kafsi

2 years of experience 5.0 (28 verified reviews)

9,812+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Jihène El Kafsi at a glance

Ms Jihène El Kafsi is a General Surgery practitioner based in Ascot, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Ascot, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Ms Jihene El Kafsi is a Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal, General and Bariatric Surgeon specialising in conditions of the gallbladder, stomach, oesophagus and digestive system, with extensive experience in weight-loss surgery. She treats acid reflux, gallstones, achalasia and obesity, and performs procedures including reflux surgery, LINX surgery, hiatal hernia surgery, achalasia surgery, gallbladder surgery, advanced endoscopic investigations, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.

She trained at the University of Cambridge and UCL, with specialist surgical training in Oxford, followed by advanced fellowships in upper GI and bariatric surgery in London and New Zealand. She is an NHS Consultant at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust where she established a specialist reflux and swallowing physiology service and Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals

Ms El Kafsi sees private patients at Heatherwood Hospital Ascot, Wexham Park Hospital, Nuffield Health Oxford The Manor Hospital and Spire Thames Valley Hospital. She speaks Arabic, English and French and is committed to clear communication and patient-centred care.







Specialist interests

General surgery; Upper GI surgery; gallstone surgery; gallbladder surgery; gastro-oesophageal reflux surgery (nissen fundoplication, LINX reflux surgery and hiatal hernia surgery); achalasia surgery (heller’s myotomy); hernia surgery; feeding jejunostomy surgery; diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (including dilatation for achalasia); reflux diagnostics including oesophageal physiology and bravo wireless capsule; oesophageal dysmotility disorders; weight loss (bariatric) surgery and treatment.

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

— Ms Jihène El Kafsi

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Ascot (GB)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · General Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Ascot (GB)
  3. 2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-327157 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-C6F5816A · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 712
Annual physical exam 99395 2,662
Vaccination administration 90471 70
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,201

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Jihène El Kafsi
HEADSHOT
Jihène El Kafsi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Jihène El Kafsi with the team
WITH TEAM
Jihène El Kafsi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 61s
Meet Jihène El Kafsi

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Jihène El Kafsi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1224/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32075003 · cited by 136
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Jihène El Kafsi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6926/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33583123 · cited by 106
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Jihène El Kafsi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5019/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38179142 · cited by 156

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Ascot · 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 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

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 · jihene.el.kafsi@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

28 verified reviews
4.99
★★★★⯨
28 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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