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Ms Melissa Cunha

Geverifieerd General Surgery Birmingham

Ms Melissa Cunha

5 jaar ervaring 5.0 (2 geverifieerde recensies)

3,380+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
8
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Melissa Cunha at a glance

Ms Melissa Cunha is a General Surgery practitioner based in Birmingham, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Birmingham, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

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Ms Melissa Oliveira Cunha graduated from the University of Estate of Sao Paulo (UNESP) in 2000. Melissa completed her basic surgical training in the North West followed by a period of research in molecular cancer biology and she was awarded a PhD from The University of Manchester. She moved to East Midlands for her higher surgical training and gained experience in general and colorectal surgery particularly laparoscopic keyhole.

In 2017, she undertook a travelling fellowship to Habr-Gama Institute in Brazil to study advances of non-operative management o rectal cancer, having being awarded a Dukes national fellowship.

On completion of her training in 2018, Melissa joined the colorectal surgery department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. She has a keen interest in inflammatory bowel disease IBD, currently is the lead IBD surgeon working in close partnership with the gastroenterology team. She offers minimally invasive surgery for Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis.

Melissa is passionate about education and holds a Masters in Medical Education and is currently Training Programme Director in Education for Higher Surgical Training in West Midlands. She has developed multiple courses to train surgeons in laparoscopy and IBD surgery.

She is also the president of the Birmingham Ileostomy Association supporting people living with an ileostomy or internal pouch within the Birmingham area. She teaches patients and is involved in meeting and education programme to patients.

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

— Ms Melissa Cunha

Opleiding & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Birmingham (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Birmingham (GB)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-709508 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-96CE10B1 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 2,581
Annual physical exam 99395 1,059
Vaccination administration 90471 123
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,876

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 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Melissa Cunha
HEADSHOT
Melissa Cunha in consultation
IN OFFICE
Melissa Cunha with the team
WITH TEAM
Melissa Cunha at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 67s
Meet Melissa Cunha

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 15 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Melissa Cunha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1499/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35625792 · geciteerd door 141
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Melissa Cunha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4502/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38180362 · geciteerd door 111
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Melissa Cunha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8229/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35762333 · geciteerd door 129
  4. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Melissa Cunha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8143/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33494128 · geciteerd door 123

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Birmingham · 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 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2022

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 · melissa.oliveira.cunha@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

1 tag

Patiëntbeoordelingen

2 geverifieerde recensies
5.00
★★★★★
2 recensies
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

Ms Melissa Cunha's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Melissa Cunha 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

Why local healthcare in Birmingham matters

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 Birmingham 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 Melissa Cunha specialise in?

    Melissa Cunha specialises in General Surgery in Birmingham, GB.

  • What conditions does Melissa Cunha treat?

    Melissa Cunha treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Melissa Cunha practise?

    Melissa Cunha practises in Birmingham, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Melissa Cunha speak?

    Melissa Cunha speaks English, Portuguese.

  • How do I book an appointment with Melissa Cunha?

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  • What do patients say about Melissa Cunha?

    Melissa Cunha has a verified rating of 5/5 from 2 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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