Trust score 8/100
Mr Ashish Desai
👤 3 years of experience
9,457+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
9
Publications
4
Languages spoken
About
Mr Ashish Desai is a leading Consultant Paediatric Surgeon with HCA Healthcare at the Portland Hospital and The Harley Street Clinic, along with an NHS Consultant post at Royal London Hospital. Prior to this, he was consultant paediatric surgeon at King's College Hospital for 12 years.
He has a special interest in Laparoscopic Surgery, Gastro-Intestinal Surgery, Neonatal Surgery and Urology. He has an enviable reputation and in 2012 he was named amongst the UK's Top 100 Children's Specialists by The Times Magazine. The talented surgeon offers a first-class service, performing routine surgeries such as circumcision, tongue-tie release, hernia and reflux treatments.
He is leader for paediatric bariatric suregry in UK and has been in various national committees setting standards and pathways for the same.
During his career, he has gained a wide range of experience from numerous centres of excellence including the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. He received his Medical Degree from the University of Bombay and has completed a Fellowship with the Royal College of Surgeons in Paediatric Surgery.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Circumcision
General paediatric surgery
Hernia Repair
Reflux surgery
Undescended Testis Correction
Splenectomy
Tongue-tie release
Laparoscopy
Thoracoscopy
Neonatal Surgery
Childhood Obesity
Undescended Testicle
Hernia
He has a special interest in Laparoscopic Surgery, Gastro-Intestinal Surgery, Neonatal Surgery and Urology. He has an enviable reputation and in 2012 he was named amongst the UK's Top 100 Children's Specialists by The Times Magazine. The talented surgeon offers a first-class service, performing routine surgeries such as circumcision, tongue-tie release, hernia and reflux treatments.
He is leader for paediatric bariatric suregry in UK and has been in various national committees setting standards and pathways for the same.
During his career, he has gained a wide range of experience from numerous centres of excellence including the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. He received his Medical Degree from the University of Bombay and has completed a Fellowship with the Royal College of Surgeons in Paediatric Surgery.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Circumcision
General paediatric surgery
Hernia Repair
Reflux surgery
Undescended Testis Correction
Splenectomy
Tongue-tie release
Laparoscopy
Thoracoscopy
Neonatal Surgery
Childhood Obesity
Undescended Testicle
Hernia
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Ashish Desai
Education & training
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2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2019–2023 Residency · Paediatric Surgery
Career & appointments
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2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Paediatric Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,049 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,135 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,023 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,792 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 540.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 6 · i10: 11
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Long-term follow-up of Paediatric Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.3251/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35092959 · cited by 41
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Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatric Surgery
DOI: 10.3935/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36167486 · cited by 195
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Long-term follow-up of Paediatric Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.3708/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30104466 · cited by 141
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Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatric Surgery
DOI: 10.1721/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35574436 · cited by 191
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Paediatric Surgery European Annual Congress (Paediatric Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Paediatric Surgery National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Paediatric Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Paediatric Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a paediatric surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.ashish.desai@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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