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Ms Vardhini Vijay

Verified General Surgery Sawbridgeworth

Ms Vardhini Vijay

2 years of experience 5.0 (51 verified reviews)

8,097+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Vardhini Vijay at a glance

Ms Vardhini Vijay is a General Surgery practitioner based in Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Ms. Vardhini Vijay is a highly experienced Consultant General Surgeon based in Hertfordshire, specialising in abdominal surgery, including cholecystectomies, adhesiolysis, hernias and colonoscopy. She graduated from Christian Medical College, Vellore, India, in 1990 and completed her post-graduation in surgery at Tata Memorial Hospital, Bombay, in 1993.

Ms. Vijay moved to the UK in 1995, where she completed her entire basic and specialist surgical training in the North Thames East region. During her training, she gained specialist laparoscopic and colorectal skills as a senior registrar at Colchester General and Chase Farm Hospitals.

Since being appointed as a Consultant Surgeon at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, in 2009, Ms. Vijay has furthered her expertise with a certification in surgical leadership from Harvard University. Over the years, she has taken on various leadership roles, including Clinical Lead for Colorectal Cancer, Clinical Lead for Colorectal and General Surgery, and Clinical Director for Surgery, Urology, and Gastroenterology. Currently, she serves as the College Tutor for Surgery at Princess Alexandra Hospital and Clinical Lead for Cancer for West Essex.

Ms. Vijay is known for her comprehensive, patient-focused approach to surgery and her leadership in enhancing surgical care within the region.

Clinical Interests:

Laparoscopic abdominal surgery, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, open and laparoscopic hernia repair, Laparoscopic adhesiolysis, benign and malignant colonic disease, colonoscopy, haemorrhoidectomy and benign anorectal conditions, pilonidal sinus surgery.

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

— Ms Vardhini Vijay

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Sawbridgeworth (GB)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Sawbridgeworth (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-899702 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-8CF00139 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,701
Annual physical exam 99395 2,971
Vaccination administration 90471 2,787
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,236

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Vardhini Vijay
HEADSHOT
Vardhini Vijay in consultation
IN OFFICE
Vardhini Vijay with the team
WITH TEAM
Vardhini Vijay at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 136s
Meet Vardhini Vijay

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 3

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Vardhini Vijay, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6264/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30831221 · cited by 21
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Vardhini Vijay, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6499/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36163816 · cited by 143
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Vardhini Vijay, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6092/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33230694 · cited by 89

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Sawbridgeworth · 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 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

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 · vardhini.vijay@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

51 verified reviews
4.96
★★★★⯨
51 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
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

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General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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