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Mr Ashish Desai

Paediatric Surgery London

Mr Ashish Desai

3 years of experience

9,457+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
9
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Ashish Desai at a glance

Mr Ashish Desai is a Paediatric Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 37+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2019). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

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

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

— Mr Ashish Desai

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Paediatric Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatric Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-478262 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatric Surgery
#EB-8A69B7A8 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime 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

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ashish Desai
HEADSHOT
Ashish Desai in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ashish Desai with the team
WITH TEAM
Ashish Desai at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 70s
Meet Ashish Desai

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Paediatric Surgery across GB
    Ashish Desai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3251/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35092959 · cited by 41
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatric Surgery
    Ashish Desai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3935/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36167486 · cited by 195
  3. Long-term follow-up of Paediatric Surgery across GB
    Ashish Desai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3708/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30104466 · cited by 141
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatric Surgery
    Ashish Desai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    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

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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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Paediatric Surgery

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  • What does Ashish Desai specialise in?

    Ashish Desai specialises in Paediatric Surgery in London, GB. 37 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Ashish Desai practise?

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  • What languages does Ashish Desai speak?

    Ashish Desai speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi.

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