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Mr Shashidhar Irukulla

Verified General Surgery Chertsey

Mr Shashidhar Irukulla

2 years of experience 5.0 (49 verified reviews)

1,533+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
8
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Shashidhar Irukulla at a glance

Mr Shashidhar Irukulla is a General Surgery practitioner based in Chertsey, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 34+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Chertsey, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Shashidhar Irukulla is a Consultant Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgeon with extensive experience in laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery. He undertakes private practice in Windsor, Chertsey and Farnham, and holds an NHS post as Senior Bariatric Surgeon at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Mr Irukulla qualified in medicine (MBBS) from Gulbarga University in 1992. He subsequently completed specialist surgical training in the UK & Australia, including dedicated bariatric training at St George’s Hospital. His training also includes advanced fellowships at John Hunter Hospital and further experience through the South West Thames rotation. Over the past decade, he has developed a focused practice in the management of morbid obesity, supported by additional international training at recognised bariatric centres in Germany, Belgium and France.

His clinical practice centres on minimally invasive upper gastrointestinal, general and bariatric procedures, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, with experience of performing over 1,000 bariatric operations. He also undertakes advanced endoscopic procedures and has developed a novel approach to endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. Within the NHS, he established an oesophageal manometry and pH monitoring service at St Peter’s Hospital to support the investigation of complex reflux disease. He has held very senior clinical leadership roles at the trust. He is currently working as a Deputy Chief Medical Officer ( Planned Care). 

Mr Irukulla works within a dedicated multidisciplinary bariatric team, including dietitians, bariatric nurse specialists and specialist anaesthetists, providing structured pre- and post-operative care. His practice integrates surgical treatment with long-term medical and lifestyle management for gastrointestinal and weight-related conditions.

https://www.mr-irukulla.com/

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

— Mr Shashidhar Irukulla

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Chertsey (GB)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Chertsey (GB)
  3. 2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-226538 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-95053847 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,193
Annual physical exam 99395 1,967
Vaccination administration 90471 1,367
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,952

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Shashidhar Irukulla
HEADSHOT
Shashidhar Irukulla in consultation
IN OFFICE
Shashidhar Irukulla with the team
WITH TEAM
Shashidhar Irukulla at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 130s
Meet Shashidhar Irukulla

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Shashidhar Irukulla, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3909/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31527807 · cited by 193
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Shashidhar Irukulla, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9712/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37807708 · cited by 91
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Shashidhar Irukulla, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1542/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38890940 · cited by 5

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Chertsey · 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 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

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.shashidhar.irukulla@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

49 verified reviews
4.98
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49 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
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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