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Mr Dimitri Pournaras

Geverifieerd General Surgery Bristol

Mr Dimitri Pournaras

10 jaar ervaring 5.0 (1 geverifieerde recensies)

1,995+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
15
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Dimitri Pournaras at a glance

Mr Dimitri Pournaras is a General Surgery practitioner based in Bristol, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Bristol, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

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Mr Dimitri Pournaras is a Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal, Hernia, and Bariatric Surgeon at Spire and Nuffield Health Hospitals in Bristol. He specialises in advanced laparoscopic surgery for obesity, gallstones, and hernias. His expertise includes gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric banding, revision bariatric procedures, and minimally invasive surgery for gallstone disease and all types of abdominal hernias.

His training spans leading centres in the UK, Sweden, and Japan, and he holds a PhD from Imperial College London. He is widely recognised for his research in obesity and metabolic disease and remains committed to improving patient outcomes through innovation and personalised care. He collaborates internationally and contributes regularly to professional training and education, ensuring patients receive the most up-to-date and effective treatments.

In the NHS, Mr Pournaras practices at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, the regional tertiary Bariatric Centre. He performs day-case and short-stay keyhole surgery for upper gastrointestinal conditions, helping patients return home and resume normal life as quickly as possible.

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

— Mr Dimitri Pournaras

Opleiding & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Bristol (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Bristol (GB)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-598556 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-C7458C61 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 2,604
Annual physical exam 99395 2,298
Vaccination administration 90471 1,074
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,773

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Dimitri Pournaras
HEADSHOT
Dimitri Pournaras in consultation
IN OFFICE
Dimitri Pournaras with the team
WITH TEAM
Dimitri Pournaras at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 148s
Meet Dimitri Pournaras

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 20 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Dimitri Pournaras, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9541/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38531246 · geciteerd door 76
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Dimitri Pournaras, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3438/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31323744 · geciteerd door 190
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Dimitri Pournaras, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6195/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32660425 · geciteerd door 168
  4. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Dimitri Pournaras, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.7066/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 39581570 · geciteerd door 82

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Bristol · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2017

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · dimitri.pournaras@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

1 tag

Patiëntbeoordelingen

1 geverifieerde recensies
5.00
★★★★★
1 recensie
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recente recensies

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Dimitri Pournaras's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Dimitri Pournaras treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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Medical practice in Verenigd Koninkrijk is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Verenigd Koninkrijk medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Bristol carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Dimitri Pournaras specialise in?

    Dimitri Pournaras specialises in General Surgery in Bristol, GB. 22 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Dimitri Pournaras treat?

    Dimitri Pournaras treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Dimitri Pournaras practise?

    Dimitri Pournaras practises in Bristol, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Dimitri Pournaras speak?

    Dimitri Pournaras speaks English, Greek.

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  • What do patients say about Dimitri Pournaras?

    Dimitri Pournaras has a verified rating of 5/5 from 1 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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