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Mr John Terrace

Verified General Surgery Edinburgh

Mr John Terrace

4 years of experience 5.0 (610 verified reviews)

10,807+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr John Terrace at a glance

Mr John Terrace is a General Surgery practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. John Terrace is a Consultant Surgeon with a wealth of experience in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. He graduated from the University of Edinburgh Medical School in 2001 and went on to complete extensive training in general surgery in Edinburgh, including earning a PhD. His surgical training covered a broad spectrum of general and specialised procedures, culminating in a specialty fellowship at Guy’s Hospital, London.
During his training, Mr. Terrace gained valuable expertise under the mentorship of nationally and internationally renowned surgeons, particularly in advanced laparoscopic hernia and gallbladder surgery. He also developed a special interest in laparoscopic adrenal surgery, which remains a key part of his practice today.
Appointed as a Consultant Surgeon in 2015, Mr. Terrace has a specialist practice in laparoscopic surgery. He has substantial experience in performing hernia surgeries of all types, as well as gallbladder and gallstone surgeries. As the dedicated adrenal surgeon for the South-East of Scotland, he leads the NHS service in this area. Additionally, he is one of only two surgeons in the East of Scotland qualified to perform laparoscopic living donor kidney surgeries as part of the kidney transplantation program.
Mr. Terrace is a committed member of the British Hernia Society, promoting high standards in hernia surgery, and the British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons, representing excellence in adrenal surgery. His passion for education is evident in his active role in mentoring and training the next generation of surgeons. He provides clinical supervision and mentorship to surgical registrars and teaches medical undergraduates, fostering the development of future leaders in the field.
In his practice, Mr. Terrace prioritises patient-centred care, emphasising safety, effectiveness, and a comprehensive approach to treatment. He believes in creating a personalised and open environment where communication and trust are key, ensuring that patients feel well-supported throughout their care journey.

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

— Mr John Terrace

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de València, Edinburgh (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-43140 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-09C85102 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,715
Annual physical exam 99395 1,493
Vaccination administration 90471 885
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 58

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 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

John Terrace
HEADSHOT
John Terrace in consultation
IN OFFICE
John Terrace with the team
WITH TEAM
John Terrace at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 106s
Meet John Terrace

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    John Terrace, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1298/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34191426 · cited by 43
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    John Terrace, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9783/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38612806 · cited by 33
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    John Terrace, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1958/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36514486 · cited by 71
  4. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    John Terrace, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2406/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31806741 · cited by 117

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Edinburgh · 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 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

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 · john.terrace@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

610 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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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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