Mr
Mr Giuseppe De Santis
General Surgery
About
Mr Giuseppe De Santis is a highly skilled Consultant Surgeon with nearly a decade of surgical experience, including the last six years in the UK. He specialises in Laparoscopic General Surgery and Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Surgery, providing expert treatment for a wide range of abdominal and digestive conditions.
Since 2019, he has been a Consultant Surgeon at Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust, where he works within a multidisciplinary UGI team to deliver safe, modern and high‑quality patient care. He has performed over 2,000 operations, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs and anti‑reflux procedures.
Fluent in English and Italian, Mr De Santis is able to offer private consultations in either language—an invaluable service for Italian-speaking patients across Cheshire and the surrounding region.
Clinical Expertise
Mr De Santis provides comprehensive care for conditions requiring minimally invasive (laparoscopic) or open surgical treatment, including:
Gallbladder & Biliary Disease
• Gallstones
• Gallbladder pathology
• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Common bile duct exploration
• Biliary obstruction and acute biliary conditions
Hernia Surgery
• Inguinal hernia
• Umbilical hernia
• Ventral hernia
• Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) and open repair techniques
Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Surgery
• Hiatus hernia
• Reflux disease (GORD) – conservative & operative treatment
• Dyspepsia
• Dysphagia
• UGI functional and structural disorders
Other Areas of Expertise
• Abdominal adhesions
• Minimally invasive surgical techniques
Teaching & Professional Roles
Mr De Santis is committed to surgical education and training. His roles include:
• Non-specific symptom cancer pathway (NSS)
• Lead at Leighton Hospital
• Trainer for the RCS Core Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery (Liverpool, 2021)
• Lead Trainer for the Surgical First Assistance Operative Procedure Programme (2020–2021), supporting the development of theatre nursing teams
He also serves as the Clinical Director of the Cheshire Gallstone Clinic, a respected specialist service for gallbladder and biliary disease.
https://cheshiregallstoneclinic.co.uk/
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Giuseppe De Santis
Education & training
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2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2022–2026 Residency · General Surgery
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2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 211 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,053 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,317 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,754 |
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 | 540.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 13 · i10: 8
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.4265/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39961627 · cited by 131
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.3768/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31716079 · cited by 161
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5384/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36063067 · cited by 175
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.4578/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31131634 · cited by 29
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
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
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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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 · giuseppe.de.santis@euroclinics.example