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Mr James Hollingshead
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Mr James Hollingshead

General Surgery · London

8,338+ Patients seen
9 Years in practice
14 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

I am a consultant colorectal and general surgeon in West Hertfordshire (Hemel Hempstead, St Albans and Watford hospitals) specialising in laparoscopic (keyhole) procedures. I studied medicine at Oxford University and Guy’s and St Thomas’ medical schools, qualifying in 2002.

I specialise in diagnosis and treatment of abdominal and perianal conditions, including hernias, bowel cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, and haemorrhoids. I carry out the overwhelming majority of my major abdominal operations laparoscopically (keyhole) allowing faster recovery and early return to work and full function and am also able to offer robotic surgery.

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

— Mr James Hollingshead

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-22385 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-25CFCAD6 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,041
Annual physical exam 99395 1,263
Vaccination administration 90471 2,511
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,640

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 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

James Hollingshead in consultation
IN OFFICE
James Hollingshead with the team
WITH TEAM
James Hollingshead at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 83s
Meet James Hollingshead

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    James Hollingshead, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5235/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39097712 · cited by 81
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    James Hollingshead, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9531/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35436461 · cited by 147
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    James Hollingshead, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9513/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33226883 · cited by 149
  4. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    James Hollingshead, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4490/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33694264 · cited by 31

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2018

Patient reviews

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Bedside Manner
0.05
Knowledge
0.08
Wait Time
3.80
Staff Friendliness
0.02
Ease Of Appointment
4.00
Value For Money
4.10
Would Recommend Pct
4
  • ★ 5 verified visit

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

    — Anna B. · 2026-05-13

  • ★ 5 verified visit

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

    — Marco V. · 2026-04-28

  • ★ 4 verified visit

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

    — Helena F. · 2026-04-23

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery 2026-03-28 · 11 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery? 2026-01-16 · 6 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · james.hollingshead@euroclinics.example

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