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Mr Simon Harris

Verified General Surgery Harrow

Mr Simon Harris

13 years of experience 4.9 (41 verified reviews)

10,128+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Simon Harris at a glance

Mr Simon Harris is a General Surgery practitioner based in Harrow, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 36+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Harrow, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Simon Harris is Consultant General Surgeon who has worked within the NHS in London for over 15 years, based at Hillingdon Hospital and Mount Vernon Hospital, part of The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

He trained at Charing Cross Medical School and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree and was awarded a Master of Surgery (MS) from St George’s Hospital, University of London, for research into the aetiology of colorectal cancer.

Mr Harris has a specialist interest in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, including upper gastrointestinal surgery, colorectal surgery and colorectal cancer surgery. His advanced training includes extensive experience at the Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit (MATTU) at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, and the Institute of Tele-Surgery in Strasbourg, France.

His clinical practice includes the management of complex surgical cases, including patients with previous abdominal surgery, recurrent hernias, sports hernia and Gilmore’s groin. He has performed a high volume of laparoscopic procedures, including gallbladder surgery and groin hernia repair for inguinal, femoral, umbilical and incisional hernias. He also performs laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstones, gallbladder polyps, biliary colic and gallstone-related pancreatitis.

Mr Harris undertakes assessment and investigation of abdominal symptoms using blood tests and imaging modalities such as X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, MRCP and PET scanning. He also performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and colonoscopy, including polyp removal and investigation for bowel cancer. Where appropriate, he offers alternative diagnostic options such as CT virtual colonoscopy.

He has extensive experience in the investigation and management of diverticular disease, including the treatment and prevention of recurrent diverticulitis. He routinely assesses patients with symptoms suggestive of abdominal or bowel cancer and performs laparoscopic bowel cancer surgery in both NHS and private settings.

Mr Harris is a core member of the Colorectal Cancer Multidisciplinary Team at Hillingdon Hospital.

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

— Mr Simon Harris

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Harrow (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Harrow (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-110253 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-6A8914C1 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,752
Annual physical exam 99395 2,910
Vaccination administration 90471 2,998
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,201

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 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Simon Harris
HEADSHOT
Simon Harris in consultation
IN OFFICE
Simon Harris with the team
WITH TEAM
Simon Harris at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 143s
Meet Simon Harris

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Simon Harris, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4894/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30408117 · cited by 160
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Simon Harris, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8944/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38156039 · cited by 114
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Simon Harris, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9953/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36786858 · cited by 180

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Harrow · 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 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

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.simon.harris@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

41 verified reviews
4.91
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41 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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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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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Simon Harris speaks English, French.

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