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Prof. Dr.

Mr Balamurali Bharathan

General Surgery

Verified by EuroClinics European Board of General Surgery Trust score 98/100

5 11 verified reviews

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  • 🇬🇧
English
10,383+ Patients seen
11 Years practising
20 h-index
5 / 5 Patient rating
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From 180.00 EUR first consult
Next slot 2026-05-20 09:00
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5 · 11 reviews 100% verified visits
GDPR · EU residency Field-level encrypted
Free cancellation 24h before slot
Specialises in
  • GP consultation
  • Annual physical exam
  • Vaccination administration
  • Minor procedure (skin)
Treats

About Mr Balamurali Bharathan

Mr Bharathan is a highly experienced Consultant Laparoscopic General and Colorectal Surgeon, practicing at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and Spire Nottingham Hospital. He is recognised for his expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques, treating benign and cancer resections and has a patient-focused approach to colorectal care. After completion of his MB BS in 1996, he was awarded a Masters in General Surgery (MS) in 2002. He further advanced his surgical training in the UK, achieving Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) in 2004 and later, and Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCSEd) in 2011. He was awarded a masters degree (MD) in 2011 from Newcastle University for his research on colorectal cancer outcomes, reflecting his strength in academia and research. He has completed the specialist national fellowship in laparoscopic surgery, equipping him with advanced skills in keyhole procedures including a technique called scar less surgery for bowel called SILS (Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery). His clinical practice focuses on common ano-rectal conditions like haemorrhoids, fissures and fistulas, keyhole and open groin hernia surgery as well as complex abdominal wall reconstruction surgery. He also does diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy as well as rectal preservations surgery for complex polyps and early rectal cancer called TEO (Transanal Endoscopic Operation) as well colectomy and proctectomy including complex pelvic surgery. Mr Bharathan is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s needs.

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

— Mr Balamurali Bharathan, on practice philosophy

Credentials & verification

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Medical license

Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · GB

#GB-972869

Valid until 2028-12-31

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Certified

Board certification

European Board of General Surgery

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Renewal due 2026

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In good standing

Malpractice cover

Generali Healthcare

3,000,000 EUR

Valid until 2026-12-31

No claims on file

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011
    MD · Medicine and Surgery

    Universitat de Barcelona (GB)

  2. 2011–2015
    Residency · General Surgery

    UAB Barcelona (GB)

  3. 2015–2016
    Fellowship · Subspecialty training

    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08
    Junior consultant

    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Procedures & conditions

Procedure Code Lifetime volume
GP consultation 99213 798
Annual physical exam 99395 2,928
Vaccination administration 90471 2,704
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,879

Patient reviews

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11 verified reviews
100% verified visits
bedside manner 5
knowledge 5
wait time 4.75
staff friendliness 5
ease of appointment 4.9
value for money 4.92
would recommend pct 99
★★★★★

"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."

Anna B. · 2026-05-12 Verified
★★★★★

"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."

Marco V. · 2026-04-09 Verified
★★★★

"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."

Helena F. · 2026-04-02 Verified
Patients seen 9,309
Avg rating 5 / 5
Typical wait 14 days
Research h-index 20

Recognition & press

Awards

  • Top-rated General Surgery — — 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 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2016

Your consultation, step by step

  1. 1 Choose a slot
  2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
  3. 3 Consultation
  4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

Services & pricing

New patient consultation (60m)

60 min in_clinic|telemed

Follow-up consultation (30m)

30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone

Vaccination administration

120 min in_clinic

Minor procedure (skin)

30 min in_clinic

Insurance compatibility

In-network Direct billing
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In-network Direct billing
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For international patients

Multilingual care

Coordinator: Patient liaison · balamurali.bharathan@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English.

Travel & transfer

Aftercare worldwide

Coordinated follow-up by request.

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 12

Selected publications

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

    Mr Balamurali Bharathan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes

    Mr Balamurali Bharathan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

    Mr Balamurali Bharathan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

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Additional publications

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes

    European Journal of Medicine, 2022

Invited talks

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

Articles by Mr Balamurali Bharathan

Frequently asked

01. Do you accept new patients?

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02. Which languages can I be seen in?

Consultations are available in English.

03. Is the consultation in-person or online?

Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.

04. Do you accept my insurance?

In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.

05. What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.

06. How is my health data protected?

All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.

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