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Mr Michael Machesney

General Surgery London

Mr Michael Machesney

2 years of experience

12,160+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Michael Machesney at a glance

Mr Michael Machesney is a General Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 36+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2023). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Michael Machesney is a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon at a NHS Trust and he also sees patients privately. He specialises in Colorectal Cancer services.

Mr Machesney is chair of the Colorectal Cancer Clinical Reference Group (CRG) for NHS England, which aims to improve the patient experience, safety and early diagnosis. He is also the Pathway Director for Colorectal Cancer at London Cancer, an integrated cancer system (ICS) resulting from the amalgamation of the North East London Cancer Network (NELCN) and the North Central London and West Essex Cancer Network (NCLWECN) following the Cancer Review for London (CRL). He is involved with National Peer Review and has been a CQC Hospital Inspector and is on the Clinical Advisory Board of Bowel Cancer UK.

He has been in consultant practice as a surgeon since 2003 and for the first nine years of his appointment was Lead Clinician for Colorectal Cancer at Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust and he built a team that was an early adopter of laparoscopic surgery and enhanced recovery for colorectal patients. Whipps Cross was recorded in the CRL Case for Change document (2008) to have had the second highest rate for laparoscopic surgery and the lowest length of stay for colectomy in the capital. He also commissioned and participated in the implementation of a triage straight to test pathway for patients with colorectal symptoms at Whipps Cross, which was shortlisted for a BMJ Award in 2014.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments


Colonoscopy

Endoscopy (Upper GI endoscopy / gastroscopy)

Colorectal Surgery (both open and laparoscopic)

Banding of Haemorrhoids

Laying open of anal fistula

Laparoscopic Surgery

Hernia Repair (open and laparoscopic)

Excision of skin lesions

Gall Baldder removal (open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy)




Colorectal and Laparoscopic Surgery.

Bowel Cancer

Gallstones

Hernia

Haemorrhoids

Anal Fissure

Fistula

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

— Mr Michael Machesney

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · General Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-223957 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-A63361E4 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,505
Annual physical exam 99395 1,511
Vaccination administration 90471 2,079
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,656

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

Office, team & in practice

Michael Machesney
HEADSHOT
Michael Machesney in consultation
IN OFFICE
Michael Machesney with the team
WITH TEAM
Michael Machesney at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 119s
Meet Michael Machesney

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Michael Machesney, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5382/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33006581 · cited by 49
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Michael Machesney, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4331/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31394105 · 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 · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

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.michael.machesney.1@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

Mr Michael Machesney's Areas of Specialty

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General Surgery

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