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Mr Rakesh Bhardwaj
Trust score 8/100

Mr Rakesh Bhardwaj

General Surgery · London

👤 3 years of experience

7,825+ Patients seen
3 Years in practice
3 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

Mr. Bhardwaj is currently a Consultant Laparoscopic General and Colorectal Surgeon based at Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford. Following his undergraduate training at Bristol University, he completed his surgical training in Manchester and also obtained a PhD from UCL. He is specialized in all forms of abdominal surgery and has a specific interest in colorectal surgery. He can also offer treatments for colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and functional bowel disease.

His laparoscopic surgery skills have been further developed with a training programme at St. Marks Hospital and an industry-sponsored fellowship.

Mr Bhardwaj is heavily involved in research, having been published widely in the field of colorectal surgery. He also has a keen interest in teaching.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Colorectal surgery

General surgery


All forms of abdominal surgery

Colorectal surgery and treatments for colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and functional bowel disease

General and specialist colonic, rectal and anal conditions.

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

— Mr Rakesh Bhardwaj

Education & training

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

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-303322 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-2D4EF85D · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,267
Annual physical exam 99395 645
Vaccination administration 90471 2,293
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,674

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 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Rakesh Bhardwaj
HEADSHOT
Rakesh Bhardwaj in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rakesh Bhardwaj with the team
WITH TEAM
Rakesh Bhardwaj at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 132s
Meet Rakesh Bhardwaj

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Rakesh Bhardwaj, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4861/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37092657 · cited by 171
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Rakesh Bhardwaj, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2602/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31973464 · cited by 41

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 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 General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.rakesh.bhardwaj@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.

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