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Mr James Ramus

Geverifieerd General Surgery Reading

Mr James Ramus

2 jaar ervaring 5.0 (6 geverifieerde recensies)

8,556+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr James Ramus at a glance

Mr James Ramus is a General Surgery practitioner based in Reading, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Reading, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

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James Ramus is a Consultant General, Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI), and Bariatric Surgeon with extensive experience in minimally invasive procedures. He is based at Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Trust in Reading, where he has held a substantive consultant position since 2012. Mr Ramus played a central role in developing the hospital’s Bariatric Surgical Unit (Berkshire Weight Loss) and remains a key member of the UGI surgical team.
He specialises in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for gallbladder conditions, gastro-oesophageal reflux, abdominal wall hernias, and complex weight loss procedures. His expertise includes gastric banding, gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and endoscopic gastric balloon placement. In addition to his bariatric work, he performs a range of upper GI surgeries including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Nissen’s fundoplication, inguinal and incisional hernia repairs, and splenectomy. Mr Ramus is also JAG-certified in diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy.
Mr Ramus sees private patients through Thames Valley General Surgery (TVGS), a consortium operating at Circle Reading Hospital, Spire Dunedin Hospital, Berkshire Independent Hospital, and the London Digestive Centre. His private bariatric service, Optimise Weightloss, delivers a full multidisciplinary approach, including primary and revisional operations.
He qualified from St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College London, in 1997 and completed his basic surgical training in London before undertaking research into Barrett’s oesophagus at the Royal Free Hospital. He was awarded an MD from the University of London in 2004. His higher surgical training was completed in the Oxford region, culminating in a Certificate of Completion of Training in 2010. He subsequently undertook a post-CCT fellowship in bariatric and advanced laparoscopic surgery at a level 1 unit in Taunton, Somerset, gaining experience in over 100 bariatric operations including complex revisional procedures.
Mr Ramus has authored over 20 peer-reviewed academic publications and remains actively engaged in research, particularly in the field of bariatric surgery. He chairs the Robotic Surgery Steering Committee at Royal Berkshire Hospital and continues to contribute to national academic and clinical developments in his specialty.
He is a member of the General Medical Council, the British Medical Association, the Association of Upper GI Surgeons (AUGIS), the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS), and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO).

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

— Mr James Ramus

Opleiding & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Reading (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Reading (GB)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-726026 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-7CC6BC72 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 337
Annual physical exam 99395 2,551
Vaccination administration 90471 1,623
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 448

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 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

James Ramus
HEADSHOT
James Ramus in consultation
IN OFFICE
James Ramus with the team
WITH TEAM
James Ramus at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 123s
Meet James Ramus

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 12 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    James Ramus, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9281/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34425322 · geciteerd door 81
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    James Ramus, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4585/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32508239 · geciteerd door 155
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    James Ramus, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4759/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30114770 · geciteerd door 181

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Reading · 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 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2028

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.james.ramus@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

1 tag

Patiëntbeoordelingen

6 geverifieerde recensies
5.00
★★★★★
6 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

Mr James Ramus's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr James Ramus 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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  • What does James Ramus specialise in?

    James Ramus specialises in General Surgery in Reading, GB. 29 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does James Ramus treat?

    James Ramus treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does James Ramus practise?

    James Ramus practises in Reading, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does James Ramus speak?

    James Ramus speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about James Ramus?

    James Ramus has a verified rating of 5/5 from 6 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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