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Gallstones: Do I need gallbladder surgery?
Gallstones can cause pain in the abdomen. They are also very common and can affect up to 3...
Professional statement
Professor Ameet Patel is a consultant general surgeon and leading expert in hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery, upper GI surgery and bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery).
As a specialist with over 30 years of experience, Professor Patel provides patients with the utmost quality of patient care. He has developed laparoscopic techniques for treating both malignant diseases of the liver, pancreas and biliary system and regularly performs numerous procedures including laparoscopic liver, pancreatic andgallbladder surgery, fundoplication surgery andsingle incision surgery. Professor Ameet Patel specialises in bariatric surgery, including revisional bariatrics.
After qualifying in 1985 from St George's Hospital Medical school in London, he underwent further training to achieve his Master of Surgery qualification from the University of London. Having gone through international training in both the USA and Australia, he has gained exceptional insight and experience in his field.
Due to his high level of professionalism and expertise, Professor Patel has performed live link surgery for numerous national and international medical conferences. Furthermore, he has written many peer-reviewed research papers for renowned medical journals, he has also been a supervisor to several research fellows and is President of the Royal Society of Medicine (Surgical Section).
Clinics
41 Welbeck St, Central London, W1G 8EAMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 40 years of experience
- Consultant Surgeon, London Digestive Centre (present)
Subspecialties
- Weight loss surgery
- Laparoscopic liver surgery
Teaching posts
- He has trained local surgeons in laparoscopic techniques for liver and pancreatic surgery in Qatar (2017-2018)
- He has trained local surgeons in laparoscopic bariatrics in Dubai (2016-2017)
Positions in organisations
- President of the Royal Society of Medicine (Surgical Section)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 3057139
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- I had superb care from Professor Patel and his team. Every step of the way, from my first consultation, to diagnosis to surgery and after care was first class. I was very scared of surgery but was given so much reassurance and after care: my recovery was very straightforward.
- Prof. Patel is exceptional, knowledgeable and always available. He checked on me the day after surgery. I feared keloid scarring, but my single-incision gallbladder removal left no mark. My recovery was fast I traveled a week later. No one could tell I had undergone the procedure
- Professor Patel is one of the best doctors I have encountered. Absolutely dedicated, explains everything and a very kind person. He's happy to go above and beyond for his patients. You know that he genuinely cares about your welfare.
- Pr Patel had a kind straight forward manner, he explained my case thoroughly and I felt confident in his care.
- I had Linx and Hernia repair with Prof Patel. He is very professional and friendly. He explained everything and I felt that I was in hands of an expert. His PA was also very friendly and answered all my questions. Would recommend it to anybody struggling with reflux for years
- I'd absolutely recommend Prof. Patel to anyone who is suffering from Acid Reflux and would like to correct it with surgery. A true professional dedicated to the craft - you can't go wrong!
- Professor Patel was an excellent surgeon with a really lovely bedside manner.
- EXCELLENT
- Very empathetic, made me feel very comfortable and dedicated in helping with any concerns.