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Mr AJ Clark

General Surgery Edinburgh

Mr AJ Clark

13 years of experience

1,743+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr AJ Clark at a glance

Mr AJ Clark is a General Surgery practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

AJ Clark was appointed to Addenbrooke's, Cambridge in 2011 and returned to Edinburgh in 2013 following the retirement of David Bartolo from Edinburgh practice. He has a particular expertise in minimally invasive colorectal surgery with the largest experience in the region, outstanding quality performance indicators, and having taught on international courses and mentored consultant colleagues. Extended fellowships were undertaken in laparoscopic colorectal surgery in the renowned unit in Brisbane, and in inflammatory bowel disease and pouch surgery in Edinburgh. He studied and trained in Edinburgh, including a doctoral thesis in colorectal cancer molecular genetics. He undertakes the full range of colorectal practice including modern techniques such as HALO, stapled haemorrhoidectomy, laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy and cleft closure for pilonidal sinus. He also has active colonoscopy and laparoscopic parastomal/incisional hernia practices. General surgery practice is deliberately limited to umbilical/groin hernias and minor skin lumps.

AJ is current chair of the Lothian and Borders colorectal cancer multidisciplinary team. He is approaching 1000 laparoscopic major colorectal operations and also has experience of robotic surgery.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsIleo-anal pouch surgery
I have a broad practice encompassing all of colorectal surgery and colonoscopy, in addition to some general surgery.

I have particular interest in minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease.

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

— Mr AJ Clark

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Edinburgh (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-866916 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-FFA74EB6 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,703
Annual physical exam 99395 2,729
Vaccination administration 90471 1,841
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 558

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

AJ Clark
HEADSHOT
AJ Clark in consultation
IN OFFICE
AJ Clark with the team
WITH TEAM
AJ Clark at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 62s
Meet AJ Clark

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 3

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    AJ Clark, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5973/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31103647 · cited by 63
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    AJ Clark, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8407/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34299241 · cited by 21
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    AJ Clark, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9406/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33249497 · cited by 35

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

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 · mr.andrew.john.edward.clark@euroclinics.example

Location

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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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    AJ Clark specialises in General Surgery in Edinburgh, GB. 29 years of clinical experience.

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    AJ Clark speaks English.

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