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Mr Ajai Samad
👤 8 jaar ervaring
2,564+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken
Over
Mr Ajai Samad is a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon with a specialist interest in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. He is currently based at St Helens and Knowsley NHS Trust, where he serves as Lead Clinician for Colorectal Cancer Services, and sees private patients at Spire Liverpool Hospital.
Mr Samad offers a comprehensive range of procedures, including keyhole surgery for benign and malignant conditions of the small bowel, colon, and rectum. He performs over 50 Robotic/ laparoscopic colorectal operations and more than 130 laparoscopic cholecystectomies annually. His main area of interest inculde Colorectal cancer, inflamatory bowel disease, Abdominal wall reconstruction and Hernia surgery and Gall stone disease. He also carries out advanced minimally invasive procedures such as Transanal Endoscopic Operation (TEO) for the removal of benign rectal tumours and polyps, and Transanal Haemorrhoidal De-arterialisation (THD), often referred to as the ‘painless piles operation’. He has special interest in the diagnosis and laser treatment for AIN ( Anal Intra-epithelial Neoplasia) which are precussors for Anal cancer
After graduating in 1996 from Trivandrum Medical College in India, Mr Samad undertook his basic surgical training in South Wales, followed by a research fellowship in Birmingham. He completed his Higher Surgical Training in Liverpool with a focus on colorectal surgery. To further develop his expertise in minimally invasive techniques, he undertook an 18-month laparoscopic fellowship in Perth, Western Australia. Upon returning to the UK in 2010, he was appointed Consultant Colorectal and Laparoscopic Surgeon at St Helens and Knowsley NHS Trust, where he has since established and expanded the region’s keyhole surgery services.
In addition to his clinical work, Mr Samad is actively involved in surgical education. He is a faculty member for training courses at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and contributes regularly to teaching and mentoring programmes. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and a member of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland.
Mr Samad offers a comprehensive range of procedures, including keyhole surgery for benign and malignant conditions of the small bowel, colon, and rectum. He performs over 50 Robotic/ laparoscopic colorectal operations and more than 130 laparoscopic cholecystectomies annually. His main area of interest inculde Colorectal cancer, inflamatory bowel disease, Abdominal wall reconstruction and Hernia surgery and Gall stone disease. He also carries out advanced minimally invasive procedures such as Transanal Endoscopic Operation (TEO) for the removal of benign rectal tumours and polyps, and Transanal Haemorrhoidal De-arterialisation (THD), often referred to as the ‘painless piles operation’. He has special interest in the diagnosis and laser treatment for AIN ( Anal Intra-epithelial Neoplasia) which are precussors for Anal cancer
After graduating in 1996 from Trivandrum Medical College in India, Mr Samad undertook his basic surgical training in South Wales, followed by a research fellowship in Birmingham. He completed his Higher Surgical Training in Liverpool with a focus on colorectal surgery. To further develop his expertise in minimally invasive techniques, he undertook an 18-month laparoscopic fellowship in Perth, Western Australia. Upon returning to the UK in 2010, he was appointed Consultant Colorectal and Laparoscopic Surgeon at St Helens and Knowsley NHS Trust, where he has since established and expanded the region’s keyhole surgery services.
In addition to his clinical work, Mr Samad is actively involved in surgical education. He is a faculty member for training courses at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and contributes regularly to teaching and mentoring programmes. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and a member of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Ajai Samad
Opleiding & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · General Surgery
Carrière & aanstellingen
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Vergunningen & verzekering
Medische licenties
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Boardcertificeringen
European Board of General Surgery
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering:
HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file
Uitgevoerde procedures
| Procedure | Code | Levenslang aantal |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,252 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,770 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,818 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 405 |
Diensten & prijzen
| Dienst | Duur | Modaliteit | Prijs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Praktijk, team & in praktijk
Video's
Onderzoek & publicaties
h-index: 16 · i10: 9
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.6332/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35174890 · geciteerd door 188
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.2911/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30989311 · geciteerd door 118
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.2034/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30376490 · geciteerd door 120
Uitgenodigde lezingen
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Liverpool · 2023 · oral abstract
Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen
Onderscheidingen
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Liverpool · 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 2019
- national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2019
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 · mr.ajai.samad@euroclinics.example
- Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Locatie
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17 geverifieerde recensies4.94
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17 recensies
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.8
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98.0
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★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.