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Mr
Mr Kirk Bowling
General Surgery
English
2,388+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr Kirk Bowling is a skilled Consultant General Surgeon based at Mount Stuart Hospital and Torbay Hospital South Devon UGI unit. He specialises in laparoscopic upper GI surgery, hernia repair and biliary surgery.
Mr Bowling completed a Medical degree and a medical biochemistry degree at University Wales College of Medicine and Cardiff University respectively. He then undertook surgical training in cardiothoracic surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery and oesophagogastric surgery in multiple hospitals within Wales and the West of England. He also received surgical training St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, USA for a short time.
Currently, Mr Bowling is a trainer on courses for the Royal College of Surgeons in Cardiff, Torbay and Plymouth, with heavy involvement in the development of virtual reality and simulation training within surgery for the UK. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and the Higher Education Academy, and is a member of the British Medical Association. He is also active in research, with numerous peer-reviewed publications to his credit.
He is currently the President of the British Benign Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical Society and the benign lead on AUGIS council. He is helping to develop patient decision making tools, NICE guidelines and EIDO patient information leaflest nationally to help patients make informed decisions regarding their procedures.
Mr. Bowling is also currently the head of Surgical education for the South West of England and the training programme director for Health Education England for general surgery.
Mr Bowling completed a Medical degree and a medical biochemistry degree at University Wales College of Medicine and Cardiff University respectively. He then undertook surgical training in cardiothoracic surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery and oesophagogastric surgery in multiple hospitals within Wales and the West of England. He also received surgical training St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, USA for a short time.
Currently, Mr Bowling is a trainer on courses for the Royal College of Surgeons in Cardiff, Torbay and Plymouth, with heavy involvement in the development of virtual reality and simulation training within surgery for the UK. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and the Higher Education Academy, and is a member of the British Medical Association. He is also active in research, with numerous peer-reviewed publications to his credit.
He is currently the President of the British Benign Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical Society and the benign lead on AUGIS council. He is helping to develop patient decision making tools, NICE guidelines and EIDO patient information leaflest nationally to help patients make informed decisions regarding their procedures.
Mr. Bowling is also currently the head of Surgical education for the South West of England and the training programme director for Health Education England for general surgery.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Kirk Bowling
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
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 112 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,782 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 94 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 665 |
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 | 30 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 9 · i10: 14
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.2592/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31994250 · cited by 192
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7125/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35443800 · cited by 194
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.7515/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31788655 · cited by 28
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5079/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38036363 · cited by 38
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
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
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 · kirk.bowling@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
