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Mr Shehan Hettiaratchy

Hand Surgery London

Mr Shehan Hettiaratchy

2 years of experience

10,136+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
2
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Shehan Hettiaratchy at a glance

Mr Shehan Hettiaratchy is a Hand Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2023). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Shehan Hettiaratchy is a Consultant Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgeon based at the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
After studying medicine at Trinity College, Oxford, he completed his surgical training in London, USA and Australia. He undertook a three year research fellowship in hand transplantation at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School and was awarded a Doctorate of Medicine by Oxford University. In 2009 he was appointed as a Consultant at Imperial College London.
Mr Hettiaratchy specialises in all aspects hand surgery and complex extremity reconstruction. He has particular expertise in reconstruction of complex upper and lower extremity injuries, nerve injuries, infective complications and elective hand surgery.
He is actively involved in trauma research at Imperial. He has been published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, authored two textbook and numerous book chapters.
Outside of work he enjoys running and is a reservist with the British Army.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Extremity Reconstruction
Hand Surgery
Wrist Surgery


Bone Infection
Finger Injury
Hand Flexor Tendon Injuries
Hand Fractures
Hand Injuries
Nerve Injuries

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

— Mr Shehan Hettiaratchy

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Hand Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Hand Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-14903 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Hand Surgery
#EB-97F59DB8 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 328
Annual physical exam 99395 2,054
Vaccination administration 90471 310
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,001

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Shehan Hettiaratchy
HEADSHOT
Shehan Hettiaratchy in consultation
IN OFFICE
Shehan Hettiaratchy with the team
WITH TEAM
Shehan Hettiaratchy at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 105s
Meet Shehan Hettiaratchy

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Hand Surgery
    Shehan Hettiaratchy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8938/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32034349 · cited by 40
  2. Long-term follow-up of Hand Surgery across GB
    Shehan Hettiaratchy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8037/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39897247 · cited by 194

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Hand Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Hand Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a hand surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.shehan.hettiaratchy@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.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Hand Surgery

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