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Dr.
Mr Sabu Jacob
General Surgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Mr Sabu Jacob
Mr Sabu Jacob is a Consultant General Surgeon at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. He specialises in vascular surgery (both venous and arterial) and laparoscopic surgery. Mr Jacob sees patients with a range of vascular problems and carries out a variety of vascular procedures including bypass surgery for blocked arteria, carotid endarterectomy and angioplasties. He was the first to perform the keyhole repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)) using a stent-graft at King George Hospital in 2000 and the first to perform keyhole repair of a ruptured aortic aneurysm at Queen's Hospital in 2013. Mr Jacob is an expert in laparoscopic surgery. He introduced the laparoscopic extraperitoneal hernia repair (TEP) at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust and has carried out over 600 laparoscopic hernia repairs in the private sector. Mr Jacob also performs laparoscopic gallbladder surgery and minimally invasive thoracoscopic sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating of hands and armpits). Mr Jacob has a keen interest in varicose vein surgery and the new minimally invasive treatment options currently available. He was the pioneer of the Venefit procedure - radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins in the private sector in Essex and has performed over 300 Venefit interventions. Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments • Varicose veins surgery • Endovenous laser treatment for varicose veins • Endovenous radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins • Thread vein treatment • Vascular procedures (lower limb bypass surgery, carotid endarterectomy, angioplasties) • Aortic stent-grafts • Laparoscopic hernia repair • Gallbladder laparoscopic surgery • Haemorrhoid treatment/surgery • Minimally invasive thoracoscopic sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis • Varicose veins, thread veins • Arterial surgery • Gallbladder surgery • Laparoscopic hernia surgery
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-930967
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of General Surgery
#EB-3D573F4D
Renewal due 2027
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
Generali Healthcare
4,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2006–2012
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de Barcelona
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2012–2016
Residency · General Surgery
Universitat de Barcelona
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
1,558 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
2,944 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
2,512 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
903 |
Patient reviews
See all 5"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated General Surgery — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2017
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2017
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 8 · i10: 6
Selected publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.5362/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 142
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across
DOI: 10.3568/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 44
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Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery · European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Mr Sabu Jacob
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Mr Sabu Jacob is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English, Tamil.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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