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Mr Nicholas Lagattolla
3,692+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
7
Publications
3
Languages spoken
About
Mr Nicholas Lagattola is a Consultant General Surgeon who qualified from Nottingham University Medical School in 1985 and proceeded into a career in general surgery based in London at Guy's and St Thomas' and allied hospitals in the Southern Home Counties.
He specialises in vascular and endocrine surgery and was appointed consultant in these and general surgery in Dorset in 1999 and has since practiced there.
Mr Lagattolla went on to pioneer several procedures, including the initiation of a carotid artery endarterectomy service in West Dorset, thoracoscopic removal of ectopic parathyroid tumours, and complex procedures for removal of massive compressing goitres safely. These have been published in the medical literature, as well as many other articles, case reports and series.
He currently specialise in modern endovenous procedures for straight forward and complex varicose veins and their sequelae, regularly undertaking the entire spectrum of techniques from simple sclerosant injections through ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, laser endothermal ablation, MOCA, endoluminal bio-adhesive closure, and ambulatory phlebectomy, with excellent results.
He specialises in vascular and endocrine surgery and was appointed consultant in these and general surgery in Dorset in 1999 and has since practiced there.
Mr Lagattolla went on to pioneer several procedures, including the initiation of a carotid artery endarterectomy service in West Dorset, thoracoscopic removal of ectopic parathyroid tumours, and complex procedures for removal of massive compressing goitres safely. These have been published in the medical literature, as well as many other articles, case reports and series.
He currently specialise in modern endovenous procedures for straight forward and complex varicose veins and their sequelae, regularly undertaking the entire spectrum of techniques from simple sclerosant injections through ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, laser endothermal ablation, MOCA, endoluminal bio-adhesive closure, and ambulatory phlebectomy, with excellent results.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Nicholas Lagattolla
Education & training
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2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2015–2019 Residency · General Surgery
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2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 122 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 924 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,060 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 963 |
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 | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 10 · i10: 14
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.2194/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39756967 · cited by 98
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.9390/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38765066 · cited by 88
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8713/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39378079 · cited by 6
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Dorchester · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Dorchester · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2020
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2020
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2020
Patient reviews
- 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
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
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 · mr.nicolas.lagattolla@euroclinics.example
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