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Professor Yirupaiahgari Viswanath

Verified General Surgery Middlesbrough

Professor Yirupaiahgari Viswanath

9 years of experience 4.9 (125 verified reviews)

10,748+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
2
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Yirupaiahgari Viswanath at a glance

Professor Yirupaiahgari Viswanath is a General Surgery practitioner based in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 36+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Professor Viswanath YKS

MS, FRCS (Eng, Edin, Glasg), FRCS (Gen Surg)

President of the Benign Upper GI Surgical Society (BBUGSS)

With over 26 years of specialized experience, Professor Viswanath YKS is a distinguished leader in Upper Gastrointestinal, Laparoscopic, and Endoscopic surgery. Renowned for his clinical excellence and pioneering spirit, he combines decades of surgical mastery with a commitment to medical innovation and patient-centered care.

Professional Profile

Since qualifying in 1989 and completing elite training across the Tyne, Tees, and Leeds regions, Prof. Viswanath has become a cornerstone of surgical excellence in the UK. His leadership has been instrumental in the field of oncology, having previously served as the Cancer Lead Clinician, where he successfully managed diverse onco-specialties and led the Upper-GI Oncology team.

He currently holds the prestigious position of President of BBUGSS (Benign Upper GI Surgical Society), reflecting his standing as a leading authority in Great Britain.

Clinical Expertise & Innovation

Prof. Viswanath is a pioneer in minimally invasive techniques, specializing in complex gastrointestinal conditions. His practice focuses on:

 * Upper GI Conditions: Expert management of acid reflux, hiatus hernias, gallstones, achalasia, and various hernias.

 * Advanced Laparoscopy: High-precision "keyhole" surgeries for both benign and malignant conditions.

 * Pioneering Reflux Solutions: He established the UK’s STRETTA Centre (Radio-frequency treatment for reflux) and introduced Restech pH studies to diagnose Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) symptoms like chronic cough and throat irritation.

 * Specialized Endoscopy: A leader in endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for Achalasia and an expert in complex interventions including dilatations and stent placements.

Education & Leadership

Beyond the operating theatre, Prof. Viswanath is a dedicated educator. As a Recognised National Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Trainer, he is deeply involved in shaping the next generation of surgeons. His contributions to the field have earned him numerous national and international accolades, solidifying his reputation as a visionary in surgical medicine.

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

— Professor Yirupaiahgari Viswanath

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Middlesbrough (GB)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · General Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Middlesbrough (GB)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-39146 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-67BC0C4D · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,695
Annual physical exam 99395 2,137
Vaccination administration 90471 1,801
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 3,006

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Yirupaiahgari Viswanath
HEADSHOT
Yirupaiahgari Viswanath in consultation
IN OFFICE
Yirupaiahgari Viswanath with the team
WITH TEAM
Yirupaiahgari Viswanath at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 71s
Meet Yirupaiahgari Viswanath

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Yirupaiahgari Viswanath, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4248/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39943410 · cited by 143
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Yirupaiahgari Viswanath, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5343/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32537769 · cited by 117

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Middlesbrough · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery 2026-03-26 · 5 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery? 2026-01-13 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · prof.yirupaiahgari.viswanath@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

125 verified reviews
4.94
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5★ 2
4★ 1
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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

Professor Yirupaiahgari Viswanath's Areas of Specialty

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General Surgery

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