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Mr Veeranna Shatkar
👤 6 years of experience
2,128+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
8
Publications
5
Languages spoken
About
Mr Veeranna Shatkar is a Consultant General Surgeon, who has been practicing for over 23 years, and specialises in General surgery, colorectal surgery, Proctology and endoscopy (colonoscopy and gastroscopy). He also has keen interest in haemorrhoids, anal fissure, anal skin tags, anal fistula, Investigations and management of change in bowel habits, abdomen pain, gallbladder surgery and endoscopy, lumps and bumps, skin cysts.
His private practice is at Spire Hartswood Hospital, Spire London East Hospital and Nuffield Brentwood Hospital.
Mr Shatkar is the Clinical Director for General Surgery, Endoscopy and Gastroenterology departments at the Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust. He is also the Lead for the BHR Academy of surgery and has won the HSJ award for people and organisational development.
Mr Shatkar qualified as a doctor in 1997, undertook specialist training and obtained Master’s degree (M S). He gained fellowship (FRCS) with the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, and appointed as Consultant at the Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust. During his time at the trust, he has been vital to the progress of the surgical assessment unit as well as various other patient pathways for the management of a range of surgical procedures.
Mr Shatkar developed minimally invasive proctology services at the trust and has keen interest in proctology. He also gets referrals from regional hospitals for proctology cases including anal fistula and pilonidal sinus for minimally invasive treatment options including video assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT) and Endoscopic pilonidal sinus disease (Epsit), Rafaelo procedure.
Mr. Shatkar has expertise in the following areas:
· Hernia Repair
· Haemorrhoids / Piles
· Rectal Bleeding: investigations and management
· Anal skin tags excision
· Anal fissure
· Anal Fistula treatment
· Lipoma
· lumps, bumps removal
· Change in bowel habits- investigations and management
· Appendicectomy
· CT scan (or CAT scan)
· Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder removal)
· Colonoscopy
· Sigmoidoscopy
· Colorectal surgery
· Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy (or gastroscopy)
· Ileostomy
· Polypectomy
· Rectal examination
· Rectal prolapse repair
· Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
· Sebaceous cyst
· Ingrown toe nail surgery
· General Surgery
· Abdomen Pain (investigations and management)
· Anal pain - Fissure
· Diarrhoea and constipation
· Colonoscopy and polypectomy
· Rafaelo procedure for haemorrhoids
· THD for haemorrhoids
· Pilonidal sinus surgery
· EPSiT (Endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment)
· VAAFT (Video-assisted anal fistula treatment)
· Botox injection for Anal fissure
· Injection and banding of haemorrhoids/ Piles
His private practice is at Spire Hartswood Hospital, Spire London East Hospital and Nuffield Brentwood Hospital.
Mr Shatkar is the Clinical Director for General Surgery, Endoscopy and Gastroenterology departments at the Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust. He is also the Lead for the BHR Academy of surgery and has won the HSJ award for people and organisational development.
Mr Shatkar qualified as a doctor in 1997, undertook specialist training and obtained Master’s degree (M S). He gained fellowship (FRCS) with the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, and appointed as Consultant at the Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust. During his time at the trust, he has been vital to the progress of the surgical assessment unit as well as various other patient pathways for the management of a range of surgical procedures.
Mr Shatkar developed minimally invasive proctology services at the trust and has keen interest in proctology. He also gets referrals from regional hospitals for proctology cases including anal fistula and pilonidal sinus for minimally invasive treatment options including video assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT) and Endoscopic pilonidal sinus disease (Epsit), Rafaelo procedure.
Mr. Shatkar has expertise in the following areas:
· Hernia Repair
· Haemorrhoids / Piles
· Rectal Bleeding: investigations and management
· Anal skin tags excision
· Anal fissure
· Anal Fistula treatment
· Lipoma
· lumps, bumps removal
· Change in bowel habits- investigations and management
· Appendicectomy
· CT scan (or CAT scan)
· Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder removal)
· Colonoscopy
· Sigmoidoscopy
· Colorectal surgery
· Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy (or gastroscopy)
· Ileostomy
· Polypectomy
· Rectal examination
· Rectal prolapse repair
· Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
· Sebaceous cyst
· Ingrown toe nail surgery
· General Surgery
· Abdomen Pain (investigations and management)
· Anal pain - Fissure
· Diarrhoea and constipation
· Colonoscopy and polypectomy
· Rafaelo procedure for haemorrhoids
· THD for haemorrhoids
· Pilonidal sinus surgery
· EPSiT (Endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment)
· VAAFT (Video-assisted anal fistula treatment)
· Botox injection for Anal fissure
· Injection and banding of haemorrhoids/ Piles
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Veeranna Shatkar
Education & training
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2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2016–2020 Residency · General Surgery
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2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 322 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,412 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 452 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,227 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 9 · i10: 8
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7970/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32723837 · cited by 130
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.7044/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32387296 · cited by 160
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.2249/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36852423 · cited by 182
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.3587/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30644531 · cited by 12
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Brentwood · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Brentwood · 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 2021
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021
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.veeranna.shatkar@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
114 verified reviews4.98
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114 reviews
- 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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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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