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Mr Raj Nijjar

Geverifieerd General Surgery Birmingham

Mr Raj Nijjar

2 jaar ervaring 5.0 (17 geverifieerde recensies)

5,047+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Raj Nijjar at a glance

Mr Raj Nijjar is a General Surgery practitioner based in Birmingham, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Birmingham, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

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Mr Raj Nijjar qualified from the University of Birmingham in 1994, so has 30 plus years of surgical experience. He specialises in minimally invasive surgery and 90% of his operations are performed with keyhole or laparoscopic techniques.

This means that his patients have less pain after surgery, less time off work and a quicker return to normal activity.

He focuses on surgery for Gallstones, hernia’s, acid reflux, weight loss and cancers of the oesophagus and stomach. He is also highly trained in Endoscopy and can offer treatments for blockages and removal of polyps.

He has published widely in his areas of specialism and spent time performing collaborative research with University College London.

He has trained with leading experts in the UK, Europe, Japan and Australia and he has performed many thousands of surgeries with excellent outcomes.

His NHS practice is based across Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands and Solihull Hospitals. He has led the Upper GI service for Birmingham covering a population of more than 3million for over 5 years. In that time he has developed a Gallstone treatment service that treats a 1000 plus patients a year and re-organised the upper GI Cancer services for the Birmingham area.

He teaches and trains future surgeons and examines trainees for the Royal College of Surgeons. He sits on the national council of the Association of Upper GI Surgeons representing the interests of Surgeons, trainees and patients of the whole of the West Midlands region.

He practices evidence based, patient centred care and offers a diligent, empathetic and caring approach to all his patients.

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

— Mr Raj Nijjar

Opleiding & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Birmingham (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Birmingham (GB)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Carrière & aanstellingen

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

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-777201 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-13F598ED · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 2,241
Annual physical exam 99395 2,775
Vaccination administration 90471 919
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,680

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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Raj Nijjar
HEADSHOT
Raj Nijjar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Raj Nijjar with the team
WITH TEAM
Raj Nijjar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 100s
Meet Raj Nijjar

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 20 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Raj Nijjar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6158/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35550942 · geciteerd door 49
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Raj Nijjar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4756/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37867647 · geciteerd door 43
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Raj Nijjar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8872/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36836885 · geciteerd door 69
  4. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Raj Nijjar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2860/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31064678 · geciteerd door 79

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 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 · raj.nijjar@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

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Patiëntbeoordelingen

17 geverifieerde recensies
4.96
★★★★⯨
17 recensies
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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 Raj Nijjar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Raj Nijjar 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 Raj Nijjar specialise in?

    Raj Nijjar specialises in General Surgery in Birmingham, GB. 32 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Raj Nijjar treat?

    Raj Nijjar treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Raj Nijjar practise?

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

  • What languages does Raj Nijjar speak?

    Raj Nijjar speaks English, Punjabi.

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  • What do patients say about Raj Nijjar?

    Raj Nijjar has a verified rating of 4.96/5 from 17 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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