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Mr Richard Saunders

General Surgery Leeds

Mr Richard Saunders

4 years of experience

2,848+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Richard Saunders at a glance

Mr Richard Saunders is a General Surgery practitioner based in Leeds, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Leeds, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Richard Saunders is a General and Colorectal Surgeon. They have a subspecialty interest in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for colorectal problems. Mr Saunders qualified from Cambridge University. They completed their medical training with a laparoscopic fellowship in Canada. They have a particular interest in colonoscopy and the management of haemorrhoids, fissures and fistulas.
Mr Saunders is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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

— Mr Richard Saunders

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Leeds (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de València, Leeds (GB)

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-537856 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-57F828CD · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,203
Annual physical exam 99395 237
Vaccination administration 90471 149
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 762

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Richard Saunders in consultation
IN OFFICE
Richard Saunders with the team
WITH TEAM
Richard Saunders at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 123s
Meet Richard Saunders

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Richard Saunders, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5224/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36754151 · cited by 123
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Richard Saunders, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8038/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38565026 · cited by 33
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Richard Saunders, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3063/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36597010 · cited by 55

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Leeds · 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.richard.saunders@euroclinics.example

Location

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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 Richard Saunders's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Richard Saunders treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Richard Saunders specialise in?

    Richard Saunders specialises in General Surgery in Leeds, GB. 31 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Richard Saunders treat?

    Richard Saunders treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Richard Saunders practise?

    Richard Saunders practises in Leeds, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Richard Saunders speak?

    Richard Saunders speaks English.

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