Trust score 8/100
Dr Chitrakanti 'Raj' Kapadia
👤 2 years of experience
9,182+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Clinics – Biloela, Emerald Gladstone, Hillcrest Rockhampton Outpatient Department.
Raj was born in Seychelles and raised in Nigeria, India, and the UK. After graduating from Westminster Medical School, he continued his general surgical training in various centres throughout England, including research in Harvard, USA. Raj became a Consultant General Surgeon in Airedale, Yorkshire. He retired early from the NHS and moved to Australia in 2011.
He was Director of Surgery in Mount Isa before relocating to Rockhampton in 2016,
where he worked as a Senior Consultant Surgeon until 2022.
Throughout his career, Raj’s principal interests have been in gastrointestinal surgery, particularly colorectal surgery. In 1990, he became involved in the development of laparoscopic surgery and went on to preceptor and teach laparoscopic colorectal surgery to consultant colorectal surgeons in the UK.
Raj has commenced private practice as a general surgeon with a particular interest in colorectal surgery. Raj is also experienced in laparoscopic biliary and hernia surgery.
Raj is an accredited endoscopist with regular lists at the Hillcrest Private Hospital. Raj welcomes open-access referrals from general practitioners.
Special interests
Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Rectal Bleeding, Haemorrhoids, Benign/Cancerous Bowel and Peri-Anal Diseases, Gall Bladder Removal, Appendicectomy, Hernia Repairs, Paediatric Hernia and Skin Lesions, Varicose Veins.
Qualifications
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australia, 2013
Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor
of Surgery, University of London, United Kingdom, 1973
Raj was born in Seychelles and raised in Nigeria, India, and the UK. After graduating from Westminster Medical School, he continued his general surgical training in various centres throughout England, including research in Harvard, USA. Raj became a Consultant General Surgeon in Airedale, Yorkshire. He retired early from the NHS and moved to Australia in 2011.
He was Director of Surgery in Mount Isa before relocating to Rockhampton in 2016,
where he worked as a Senior Consultant Surgeon until 2022.
Throughout his career, Raj’s principal interests have been in gastrointestinal surgery, particularly colorectal surgery. In 1990, he became involved in the development of laparoscopic surgery and went on to preceptor and teach laparoscopic colorectal surgery to consultant colorectal surgeons in the UK.
Raj has commenced private practice as a general surgeon with a particular interest in colorectal surgery. Raj is also experienced in laparoscopic biliary and hernia surgery.
Raj is an accredited endoscopist with regular lists at the Hillcrest Private Hospital. Raj welcomes open-access referrals from general practitioners.
Special interests
Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Rectal Bleeding, Haemorrhoids, Benign/Cancerous Bowel and Peri-Anal Diseases, Gall Bladder Removal, Appendicectomy, Hernia Repairs, Paediatric Hernia and Skin Lesions, Varicose Veins.
Qualifications
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australia, 2013
Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor
of Surgery, University of London, United Kingdom, 1973
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Chitrakanti 'Raj' Kapadia
Education & training
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2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2022–2026 Residency · General Surgery
Career & appointments
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2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,953 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,935 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 887 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,352 |
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 | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 10 · i10: 13
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AU
DOI: 10.6800/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37361751 · cited by 153
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.9251/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39589591 · cited by 67
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AU
DOI: 10.1243/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35640037 · cited by 197
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Rockhampton · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Rockhampton · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
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 · chitrakanti.kapadia@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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