Trust score 8/100
Mr Sebastian Smolarek
👤 16 years of experience
11,788+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
8
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Mr Sebastian Smolarek qualified at Wroclaw Medical University in Poland in 2005 with an MD. He gained extensive experience internationally throughout his surgical training career. he started his surgical training in the Department of General and Oncological Surgery in Wroclaw.
In 2013 he completed his General Surgical training and began working in Ireland where he went on to complete a Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgery. In 2015, he was awarded 'The European Society Fellowship' in Rome and followed this with an 'Advanced Pelvic Oncology Fellowship' in Wales. In 2015, Mr Smolarek gained his Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeon's Ireland qualification.
Since March 2016 he has been appointed as a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at University Hospital Plymouth. Throughout his consultant career, he has been passionately involved in teaching, research and quality improvement projects. He was the first surgeon to perform Robotic Colorectal Resections in the South West of England. He also developed the 'Colon Capsule Endoscopy' service in Plymouth.
Mr Smolarek deals with all aspects of colorectal disease. His particular areas of expertise are colorectal cancer, advanced pelvic oncology, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, proctology and surgery for inflammatory bowel disease. he also has a great interest in hernia surgery, both open and laparoscopic.
In 2013 he completed his General Surgical training and began working in Ireland where he went on to complete a Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgery. In 2015, he was awarded 'The European Society Fellowship' in Rome and followed this with an 'Advanced Pelvic Oncology Fellowship' in Wales. In 2015, Mr Smolarek gained his Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeon's Ireland qualification.
Since March 2016 he has been appointed as a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at University Hospital Plymouth. Throughout his consultant career, he has been passionately involved in teaching, research and quality improvement projects. He was the first surgeon to perform Robotic Colorectal Resections in the South West of England. He also developed the 'Colon Capsule Endoscopy' service in Plymouth.
Mr Smolarek deals with all aspects of colorectal disease. His particular areas of expertise are colorectal cancer, advanced pelvic oncology, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, proctology and surgery for inflammatory bowel disease. he also has a great interest in hernia surgery, both open and laparoscopic.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Sebastian Smolarek
Education & training
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2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2006–2010 Residency · General Surgery
Career & appointments
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2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,968 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 590 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,710 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 481 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 11 · i10: 7
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.4682/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38375544 · cited by 184
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.8914/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32996273 · cited by 82
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.2662/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33399836 · cited by 52
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.9165/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35585173 · cited by 38
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Plymouth · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Plymouth · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011
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 · sebastian.smolarek@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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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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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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