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Dr Somi Desikan

Anaesthetics United Kingdom

Dr Somi Desikan

5 years of experience

3,966+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
14
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Somi Desikan at a glance

Dr Somi Desikan is an Anaesthetics practitioner based in Europe, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2017).

About

Dr Desikan is a highly qualified consultant anaesthetist. They are passionate about providing individualised care to patients and is committed to ensuring their comfort and safety throughout their surgical journey.
Dr Desikan believes in a patient-centred approach, taking the time to listen to any concerns and answer any questions patients may have. They understand that undergoing surgery can be a daunting experience, and they strive to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

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

— Dr Somi Desikan

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Anaesthetics
    Universitat de València (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Anaesthetics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-689418 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Anaesthetics
#EB-17EFB138 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,526
Annual physical exam 99395 1,432
Vaccination administration 90471 2,664
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,695

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

Office, team & in practice

Somi Desikan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Somi Desikan with the team
WITH TEAM
Somi Desikan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 65s
Meet Somi Desikan

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Anaesthetics
    Somi Desikan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7671/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30521725 · cited by 70
  2. Long-term follow-up of Anaesthetics across GB
    Somi Desikan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7373/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37590578 · cited by 188
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Anaesthetics
    Somi Desikan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9802/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34025725 · cited by 186
  4. Long-term follow-up of Anaesthetics across GB
    Somi Desikan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4876/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36408874 · cited by 160

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Anaesthetics — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Anaesthetics
  • Awareness When should you see a anaesthetics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · somi.desikan@euroclinics.example

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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

Dr Somi Desikan's Areas of Specialty

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Anaesthetics

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  • What does Somi Desikan specialise in?

    Somi Desikan specialises in Anaesthetics. 32 years of clinical experience.

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    Somi Desikan treats conditions within Anaesthetics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • What languages does Somi Desikan speak?

    Somi Desikan speaks English, Tamil.

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