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Mr Marcos Kostalas

Verified General Surgery Torquay

Mr Marcos Kostalas

12 years of experience 5.0 (182 verified reviews)

11,494+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Marcos Kostalas at a glance

Mr Marcos Kostalas is a General Surgery practitioner based in Torquay, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Torquay, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Kostalas is a highly experienced Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon based at Mount Stuart Hospital, offering advanced, specialist care for a wide range of benign and complex upper GI conditions. He graduated in Medicine from the University of Bristol in 2008 and went on to complete an MD in Clinical and Experimental Medicine at the University of Surrey in 2017. He achieved Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in General Surgery in 2021.

Mr Kostalas has comprehensive specialist training in hepatobiliary, bariatric and benign upper GI surgery. He has undertaken a prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of England Fellowship, refining his advanced laparoscopic techniques, and is also formally trained in robotic surgery, enabling him to offer the latest minimally invasive surgical approaches where appropriate.

He provides expert management and surgical treatment for a broad range of conditions including gallstone disease, reflux, hernias, abdominal wall reconstruction and other upper GI disorders. His practice is centred on delivering safe, evidence-based care with a calm, compassionate approach, ensuring each patient receives personalised treatment and clear guidance throughout their surgical journey.

In addition to his clinical work, Mr Kostalas is an active member of the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons (AUGIS) and the British Benign Upper Gastrointestinal Society (BBUGSS), where he previously served as a council member, reflecting his ongoing commitment to excellence and leadership in his field.

Mr Kostalas is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes using modern surgical techniques and patient-centred care, helping patients feel confident, informed and supported every step of the way.

More information available at www.devonsurgery.co.uk

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

— Mr Marcos Kostalas

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Torquay (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Torquay (GB)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-866489 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-41432396 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,161
Annual physical exam 99395 2,127
Vaccination administration 90471 2,487
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,304

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

Office, team & in practice

Marcos Kostalas
HEADSHOT
Marcos Kostalas in consultation
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Marcos Kostalas with the team
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Marcos Kostalas at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 67s
Meet Marcos Kostalas

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Marcos Kostalas, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2096/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35944537 · cited by 153
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Marcos Kostalas, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9496/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38606194 · cited by 155
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Marcos Kostalas, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4120/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31122236 · cited by 77

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Torquay · 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 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 · marcos.kostalas@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

182 verified reviews
4.99
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182 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

Mr Marcos Kostalas's Areas of Specialty

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General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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