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Professor Hemant Kocher

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Professor Hemant Kocher

2 years of experience 5.0 (103 verified reviews)

6,020+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
8
Publications
5
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Hemant Kocher at a glance

Professor Hemant Kocher is a General Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 33+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2021). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Professor Hemant Kocher is a Consultant General, Liver and Pancreas Surgeon at the Barts Cancer Institute at the Queen Mary University in London. He also practises as a Consultant Surgeon at St Bartholomew's and the Royal London Hospitals. His specialist interests include surgery of the liver, pancreas, gall bladder and bile duct, as well as general and laparoscopic surgery for hernia.

He considers himself to be a surgeon-scientist and his clinical research interests include liver and pancreatic cancer, the role of stroma in cancer progression, the development of new treatments, tests and surgical techniques. Professor Kocher obtained his medical degree in Mumbai, in India, where he achieved a number of academic prizes and distinctions.

He underwent his specialist training in liver and pancreas surgery at the Tata Memorial Hospital and the KEM hospital in Mumbai, and at King's College Hospital in London. He has been given a number of high profile national and international awards for his work, such as the Pancreatic Society Travelling Fellow, the GSK Young Fellow and the Agostino Trappani International Prize. He is currently lead for Pancreatic Cancer at University College London Partners. Away from the clinic, his interests include cricket, athletics, travel, and chess.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments


Appendicectomy

Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)

Hernia repair (keyhole)

Laparoscopy

Lipoma removal

Open hernia repair

Skin lesion removal

Splenectomy

Video consultation

Liver resection

Liver surgery

Whipple procedure

Video consultation

Gallbladder cancer

Gallstones

Hernia

Pancreatitis

Liver cancer

Bileduct cancer

Pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic disorders

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

— Professor Hemant Kocher

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-341468 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-92957AB1 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,870
Annual physical exam 99395 712
Vaccination administration 90471 2,120
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,047

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

Hemant Kocher
HEADSHOT
Hemant Kocher in consultation
IN OFFICE
Hemant Kocher with the team
WITH TEAM
Hemant Kocher at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 91s
Meet Hemant Kocher

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Hemant Kocher, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5887/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38131992 · cited by 142
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Hemant Kocher, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6265/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39394225 · cited by 20
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Hemant Kocher, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4130/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34756478 · cited by 186
  4. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Hemant Kocher, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.1419/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30317199 · cited by 128

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — London · 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 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

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 · professor.hemant.kocher@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

103 verified reviews
4.99
★★★★⯨
103 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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