Accepting new patients
Dr.
Mr Arjun Shankar
General Surgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Mr Arjun Shankar
Mr Shankar, Consultant General Surgeon, currently works as the Medical Director at HCA Lister Hospital and works as a consultant at The Harley Street Clinic, The Wellington Hospital, and HCA UK at University College Hospital. He works for the NHS at both University College hospitals and the Royal Free Hospitals. He is highly experienced in treating benign HPB conditions including acute and chronic pancreatitis, complex gallstone related conditions, emergency surgery, and duodenal polyposis. Mr Shankar undertook his surgical training in London, working in units at The Middlesex, University College and Hammersmith Hospitals. During his training, he also undertook a research degree and was awarded an MD for his research into the Development of Colorectal Liver Metastases. Since being appointed as a consultant, he has previously taken on the additional responsibility of Divisional Clinical Director of Gastrointestinal Services at University College London Hospitals. Currently, He leads the Abdominal Sarcoma Unit, part of the London Sarcoma Service, at University College Hospital. Additionally, he runs the Hernia Clinic, providing both open and laparoscopic techniques.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-810377
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of General Surgery
#EB-1D937563
Renewal due 2035
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
Allianz Professional
4,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2014–2020
MD · Medicine and Surgery
UAB Barcelona
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2020–2024
Residency · General Surgery
Universitat de Barcelona
Career & appointments
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2024-09–2025-08
Junior consultant
UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
2,830 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
424 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
2,696 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
1,087 |
Patient reviews
See all 18"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated General Surgery — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2025
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2025
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2025
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 20 · i10: 3
Selected publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.9341/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 118
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across
DOI: 10.5790/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 116
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.6440/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 146
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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 Arjun Shankar
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Mr Arjun Shankar is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
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?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
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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