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Mr
Mr Massimo Varcada
General Surgery
English
Italian
11,429+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Mr Massimo Varcada, MD, FRCS, FEBS,
BSCP screening accredited UCLH
Optical diagnosis accredited
Straight to Test Service Lead RFL
Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon
Royal Free Hospital NHS – Hampstead Site
Associate Professor (Hon) UCL Medical School
London - United Kingdom
Scope of Practice recorded on NHS Job Plan 2026
Appointed Nov 2010 Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust:
Consultant in General Emergency and Colorectal Surgery – Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust.
Service Lead for General Surgery
Honorary Associate Professor in Surgery, UCL.
Core member of Colorectal Cancer MDT-Organ Preservation Lead
Screening colonoscopy programme accredited: Colonoscopy Training-the-Trainer.
STT (straight to test) Lead for Royal Free Hospital, Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital
Membership:
FRCS Eng. - ACPGBI-AGBI-RSM (coloproctology)-ESCP (European Society of Coloproctology) ENETS( European Society of Neuroendocrine Tumours) UEG ( United European Gastroenterology.
· Ethicon Robotic Fellowship 2009, Pamela Youde Hospital, Hong Kong.
· Advance Endoscopic Fellowship NCC Tokyo 2009.
Clinical Experience and Research
Colonoscopy Screening- Training the Trainers-Optical Diagnosis at UCLLH
Anal Cancer screening and surveillance – Proficient in HRA (High resolution anoscopy) and laser ablation
Up to April 2024, circa 10000 colonoscopies were performed.
Advanced lower gastrointestinal endoscopy and stenting-Jag accredited.
Endo-rectal Ultrasound ( ERUS) for rectal tumour staging
General and Emergency Surgery - Laparoscopic Colorectal and Endo-anal Surgery.
Proctology surgery: proficient in THD, Ligasure haemorrhoidectomy, and laser haemorrhoidectomy. Laser for HPV treatment, fistula in Ano V.A.F.T, Lift. Laser for anal fissure (sphincterotomy). E.P.SiT for laser pilonidal sinus.
TAMIS for Colorectal Cancer, Organ Preservation Lead, trans anal excision
(Core member London Cancer Network – results audited nationally)
NET surgery, ENETS. RFH European centre of excellence
IBD surgery – MDT for IBD once a week
Pelvic Floor Surgery and Lower GI Physiology Clinic
Surgery for Faecal incontinence, including trans anal US and manometry clinic. Capsule endoscopy trained
BSCP screening accredited UCLH
Optical diagnosis accredited
Straight to Test Service Lead RFL
Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon
Royal Free Hospital NHS – Hampstead Site
Associate Professor (Hon) UCL Medical School
London - United Kingdom
Scope of Practice recorded on NHS Job Plan 2026
Appointed Nov 2010 Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust:
Consultant in General Emergency and Colorectal Surgery – Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust.
Service Lead for General Surgery
Honorary Associate Professor in Surgery, UCL.
Core member of Colorectal Cancer MDT-Organ Preservation Lead
Screening colonoscopy programme accredited: Colonoscopy Training-the-Trainer.
STT (straight to test) Lead for Royal Free Hospital, Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital
Membership:
FRCS Eng. - ACPGBI-AGBI-RSM (coloproctology)-ESCP (European Society of Coloproctology) ENETS( European Society of Neuroendocrine Tumours) UEG ( United European Gastroenterology.
· Ethicon Robotic Fellowship 2009, Pamela Youde Hospital, Hong Kong.
· Advance Endoscopic Fellowship NCC Tokyo 2009.
Clinical Experience and Research
Colonoscopy Screening- Training the Trainers-Optical Diagnosis at UCLLH
Anal Cancer screening and surveillance – Proficient in HRA (High resolution anoscopy) and laser ablation
Up to April 2024, circa 10000 colonoscopies were performed.
Advanced lower gastrointestinal endoscopy and stenting-Jag accredited.
Endo-rectal Ultrasound ( ERUS) for rectal tumour staging
General and Emergency Surgery - Laparoscopic Colorectal and Endo-anal Surgery.
Proctology surgery: proficient in THD, Ligasure haemorrhoidectomy, and laser haemorrhoidectomy. Laser for HPV treatment, fistula in Ano V.A.F.T, Lift. Laser for anal fissure (sphincterotomy). E.P.SiT for laser pilonidal sinus.
TAMIS for Colorectal Cancer, Organ Preservation Lead, trans anal excision
(Core member London Cancer Network – results audited nationally)
NET surgery, ENETS. RFH European centre of excellence
IBD surgery – MDT for IBD once a week
Pelvic Floor Surgery and Lower GI Physiology Clinic
Surgery for Faecal incontinence, including trans anal US and manometry clinic. Capsule endoscopy trained
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Massimo Varcada
Education & training
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2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2022–2026 Residency · General Surgery
Career & appointments
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2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,656 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,854 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 942 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,929 |
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: 12 · i10: 8
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across
DOI: 10.4351/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36474709 · cited by 160
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.5860/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37849292 · cited by 18
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2027
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2027
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2027
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.74
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.89
- Value For Money
- 4.91
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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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.massimo.varcada@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
