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Mr Sanjaya Wijeyekoon

Verified General Surgery Bournemouth

Mr Sanjaya Wijeyekoon

3 years of experience 5.0 (17 verified reviews)

11,319+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Sanjaya Wijeyekoon at a glance

Mr Sanjaya Wijeyekoon is a General Surgery practitioner based in Bournemouth, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2019). Serves patients in Bournemouth, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Sanjaya Wijeyekoon is a highly experienced Specialist Laparoscopic Colorectal and General Surgeon, with over 30 years of surgical experience and more than 16 years as a consultant.
He trained at leading UK institutions including University of Cambridge, St Bartholomew's and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and London School of Economics. In 1999, he was awarded a Department of Health Research Fellowship based at the Clinical Effectiveness Unit of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Mr Wijeyekoon has a strong academic and research background. He served as Principal Investigator for the UK National Liver Transplant Audit and has acted in an expert advisory role for national organisations, including the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. His surgical outcomes are published by the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland.
Clinically, he has held consultant posts at Royal London Hospital and Homerton University Hospital, and is currently based at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
His expertise spans a wide range of colorectal and general surgical conditions, including colorectal and anal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, endometriosis, and common proctological conditions such as haemorrhoids, fissures, and fistulae. He also performs general surgical procedures including hernia repair and complex abdominal wall reconstruction, and is a JAG-accredited endoscopist and trainer.
Mr Wijeyekoon has a particular specialist interest in the management of complex pre-cancerous anal conditions, such as squamous dysplasia (AIN3), offering advanced treatments including laser therapy and High Resolution Anoscopy. He is known for combining minimally invasive surgical techniques with evidence-based, patient-focused care.

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

— Mr Sanjaya Wijeyekoon

Education & training

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

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-128806 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-B12A6AAF · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 850
Annual physical exam 99395 1,820
Vaccination administration 90471 1,476
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 971

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 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sanjaya Wijeyekoon
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Sanjaya Wijeyekoon in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sanjaya Wijeyekoon with the team
WITH TEAM
Sanjaya Wijeyekoon at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 144s
Meet Sanjaya Wijeyekoon

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Sanjaya Wijeyekoon, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1822/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30284815 · cited by 122
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Sanjaya Wijeyekoon, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7782/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39293137 · cited by 136
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Sanjaya Wijeyekoon, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7987/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39906006 · cited by 182

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Bournemouth · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

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.sanjaya.wijeyekoon@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

17 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
17 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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

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General Surgery

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