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Mr Chandima Halahakoon

Verificado General Surgery Colchester

Mr Chandima Halahakoon

10 anos de experiência 5.0 (188 avaliações verificadas)

1,754+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
9
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Chandima Halahakoon at a glance

Mr Chandima Halahakoon is a General Surgery practitioner based in Colchester, Reino Unido, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Colchester, Reino Unido and the surrounding area.

Sobre

Mr Vijitha Chandima Halahakoon is a highly skilled Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon with extensive expertise in hernia surgery, gall bladder surgery, proctology, and pelvic floor disorders. Since joining Colchester General Hospital in 2015, he has performed a wide range of procedures, including laparoscopic (keyhole) and open surgeries, as well as gastroscopy and colonoscopy. He also provides services at Oaks Hospital, Colchester, catering to privately insured, self-pay, and NHS patients.
Mr Halahakoon is particularly passionate about minimally invasive techniques, offering advanced treatments such as EPSIT for pilonidal disease, VAAFT for fistulas, and laparoscopic bile duct exploration for stones. His dedication to patient care is matched by his strong academic background, having earned his MBBS in 2000 from the University of Colombo, followed by a Master of Surgery in 2005, where he was awarded Gold Medals for academic excellence. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and has further improved his skills with advanced laparoscopic training in the UK, Sri Lanka, Australia, and France.
In summary, Mr Halahakoon is specialised in treating hernias, gall bladder diseases, and pelvic floor disorders. He provides advanced minimally invasive procedures like EPSIT for pilonidal disease and VAAFT for anal fistulas, ensuring quicker recovery and better outcomes. His expertise also includes laparoscopic gall bladder surgery, bile duct exploration, and comprehensive care for proctological conditions like haemorrhoids, fissures, and rectal prolapse. Accredited in gastroscopy and colonoscopy, he manages gastrointestinal issues, including cancer screening and polyp removal.

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

— Mr Chandima Halahakoon

Educação e formação

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Colchester (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Colchester (GB)

Carreira e nomeações

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenças e seguros

Licenças médicas

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-219390 active · expires 2028-12-31

Certificações do conselho

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-C4E53D5A · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Seguro de responsabilidade profissional: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR cobertura · No claims on file

Procedimentos realizados

ProcedimentoCódigoTotal acumulado
GP consultation 99213 1,200
Annual physical exam 99395 2,494
Vaccination administration 90471 838
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 985

Serviços e preços

ServiçoDuraçãoModalidadePreço
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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Consultório, equipa e na prática

Chandima Halahakoon
HEADSHOT
Chandima Halahakoon in consultation
IN OFFICE
Chandima Halahakoon with the team
WITH TEAM
Chandima Halahakoon at a conference
CONFERENCE

Vídeos

introduction · 133s
Meet Chandima Halahakoon

Investigação e publicações

índice h: 14 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Chandima Halahakoon, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2630/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38950833 · citado por 64
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Chandima Halahakoon, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9476/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37483390 · citado por 2
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Chandima Halahakoon, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2583/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37047567 · citado por 92

Palestras convidadas

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

Prémios e afiliações

Prémios

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Colchester · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Filiações em sociedades

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Desde 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Desde 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Desde 2017

Artigos deste médico

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

Para pacientes internacionais

Coordenador
Patient liaison · vijitha.halahakoon@euroclinics.example
Seguros internacionais aceites
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Localização

1 etiqueta

Avaliações dos pacientes

188 avaliações verificadas
4.95
★★★★⯨
188 avaliações
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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Avaliações recentes

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificado
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificado
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verificado
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Chandima Halahakoon's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Chandima Halahakoon treats, with the size of the national pool of Reino Unido doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Colchester matters

Medical practice in Reino Unido is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Reino Unido medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Colchester 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 Chandima Halahakoon specialise in?

    Chandima Halahakoon specialises in General Surgery in Colchester, GB. 26 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Chandima Halahakoon treat?

    Chandima Halahakoon treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Chandima Halahakoon practise?

    Chandima Halahakoon practises in Colchester, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Chandima Halahakoon speak?

    Chandima Halahakoon speaks English, Sinhala.

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  • What do patients say about Chandima Halahakoon?

    Chandima Halahakoon has a verified rating of 4.95/5 from 188 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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