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Mr Omer Al-Taan

General Surgery Harpenden

Mr Omer Al-Taan

4 years of experience

9,589+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
5
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Omer Al-Taan at a glance

Mr Omer Al-Taan is a General Surgery practitioner based in Harpenden, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Harpenden, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Omer Al-Taan is a Consultant Specialist Bariatric Surgeon in the UK.

He completed his basic general surgery training south Wales. Following this he performed research into the effect of Omega-3 fatty acids on cancer and was awarded an MD (Medical Doctor degree) from the University of Leicester. Mr Al-Taan then completed his higher surgical training in the East Midlands in the University hospitals of Leicester followed by a focused bariatric fellowship in Musgrove Park hospital where he developed his skills becoming an independent bariatric surgeon.

Mr Al-Taan's knowledge and experience enables him to perform the full range of bariatric procedures as well as revision surgery. The bulk of his practice is based on key hole surgery. His NHS practice is based at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital which is one of the largest bariatric surgery centres in the UK. Together with weight loss surgery he regularly performs other operations like laparoscopic cholecystectomy and all types of hernias including hiatus hernia.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments


Inguinal hernia repair (open and keyhole)

Femoral hernia repair

Gall bladder surgery

Umbilical hernia repair

Incisional hernia repair

Hiatus hernia repair

Gastric bypass

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Gastric Band

Gastric balloons

Revisional Bariatric surgery

Endoscopy

Bariatric Procedures

Hiatus hernia repair

Anti reflux surgery

Gall bladder surgery

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

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

— Mr Omer Al-Taan

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Harpenden (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Harpenden (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-505891 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-23A0DC41 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 996
Annual physical exam 99395 3,042
Vaccination administration 90471 2,578
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,261

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Omer Al-Taan
HEADSHOT
Omer Al-Taan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Omer Al-Taan with the team
WITH TEAM
Omer Al-Taan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 142s
Meet Omer Al-Taan

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Omer Al-Taan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6381/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35161349 · cited by 108
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Omer Al-Taan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2659/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30157687 · cited by 158
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Omer Al-Taan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8128/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37633209 · cited by 192
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Omer Al-Taan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4090/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33201829 · cited by 42

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

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.omer.al.taan@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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 Omer Al-Taan's Areas of Specialty

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General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Omer Al-Taan speaks English, Arabic.

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