Mr Aruna Munasinghe
Professional statement
Mr Aruna Munasinghe is a highly skilled and experienced consultant bariatric, upper GI, general, and laparoscopic surgeon, having trained at Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital and further refined his expertise through postgraduate training at several leading centres across London, the South East, and the West Midlands.
He notably completed a research placement at Imperial College London and went on to undertake a prestigious fellowship in Bariatric and Complex Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery at St George’s Hospital in London. Mr Munasinghe currently practices within the NHS at Bedfordshire Hospitals, where he serves as the clinical lead for Safety and Clinical Governance. He is deeply committed to placing patient welfare at the heart of his clinical work.
Alongside his NHS and private practice, where he upholds the highest standards of care, Mr Munasinghe is also actively involved in surgical training. He teaches bariatric surgery, keyhole hernia repair, trauma surgery, and endoscopy. He offers a wide range of general surgical procedures, with a focus on minimally invasive (keyhole) techniques wherever appropriate, helping to reduce post-operative pain and support faster recovery times.
Clinics
The Clementine Churchill Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
West London, Sudbury Hill, Harrow HA1 3RX,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 25 years of experience
- Consultant Bariatric, Upper GI, General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Bedfordshire Hospitals (2018- present)
Subspecialties
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Open general surgery
Professional memberships
- British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society
- Association of Upper GI Surgeons
Education
- BSc, Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital (1998)
- MBBS, Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital (2001)
Positions in organisations
- Clinical Lead for Safety and Clinical Governance, Bedfordshire Hospitals (present)
- National Trainer in Bariatric Surgery, Advanced Hernia Surgery and Trauma
Publications and conferences
- You can see Mr Munasinghe's publications on ResearchGate.
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- Mr Munasinghe provided outstanding care from start to finish. He explained everything clearly, made me feel at ease, and the surgery went smoothly. My recovery has been excellent, and I’m very grateful for his skill and professionalism. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing similar treatment.
- Dr Aruna is very friendly. He gave me a lot of information to understand my surgery and he gave me confidence before the operation. I highly recommend.
- Mr. Munasinghe was a very friendly and welcoming consultant. He listened carefully to my complaints and explained my various options clearly to me. The process for my operation all ran smoothly and my post-operative care has also been of the highest quality.
- Mr. Munasinghe provided exceptional care during my pancreas removal and hernia repair. From the first consultation, he was thoughtful, clear, and reassuring. The procedure went smoothly in a day, and I felt supported throughout my recovery. I’m very grateful for his kindness, professionalism, and expertise. — Patrick
- 5 stars aren't enough! My care under Mr Munasinghe was absolutely superb, my surgery went very well and my recovery has been swift and much easier than I was preparing myself for. Everything was explained very clearly and I felt looked after from start to finish.
- Amazing Surgeon, good job done, Gastric Sleeve no pain, no gastric reflux no issues whatsoever. I would recommend Mr Munasinghe to anyone.
- Mr Munasinghe was great, he explained everything to me in detail and I felt very well looked after. The staff at the clinic took great care of me. The only thing i would say is the Clinic could do with a refresh as the rooms are looking a bit tired but it would not stop me using the clinic again.
- My experience was so positive from the start. All the information I had was clearly explained & all my questions were answered. Mr. Munasinghe showed an amazing skill at putting my mind at rest, he took time to chat things through, there was no rush & I felt completely at ease throughout. Would highly recommend.
- Thank you for making my dream come true. You're the absolute best!
- I received fantastic care from Mr Munasinghe. He was very considered and comprehensive in his approach and was excellent at putting me at ease. Mr Munasinghe is a great surgeon and I have recovered well from the operation. I would definitely recommend Mr Munasinghe.