Mr Charles Imber

Top Doctors Awards: 2022
MD FRCS Mb Bchir BSc (Hons)
GMC: 3685497
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Expert in:
Gallbladder surgery
Liver cancer
Liver surgery
Pancreas surgery
Pancreatic cancer
Hernia

Professional statement

Mr Charles Imber is a prominent London-based consultant general surgeon with more than 20 years of experience working as a medical professional. He specialises in emergency surgery, gallbladder surgery, laparoscopic surgery, liver surgery, pancreas surgery, and hernias. He currently practises at the Cleveland Clinic London Hospital, Cleveland Clinic North London - 999 Medical Centre and the Cleveland Clinic London Rapid Access Gallbladder Unit.


After completing his medical studies at Manchester University and Cambridge University respectively, he began specialising in liver transplants, hepatobiliary surgery, and pancreatic surgery, working at hospitals in London, Cambridge, and Birmingham, before officially becoming a consultant surgeon in 2006. Impressively, Mr Imber was, in 2012, awarded a HCA Travelling Fellowship, after having previously been awarded numerous other notable awards, including the Presentation Travel Award from the International Liver Transplant Society, which he was awarded with in 2006. 


His other clinical interests include hernia surgery and gallbladder surgery. Always aiming to maximise patient care, he employs the use of the best technologies available, and is a pioneer of innovative mesh techniques for hernia repair. He is also an expert in both simple operations and more complicated cases, and has written extensively for peer-reviewed journals.

Clinics

  • Cleveland Clinic London Rapid Access Gallbladder Unit
  • Cleveland Clinic North London - 999 Medical Centre

Credentials

Professional experience

  • 33 years of experience
  • Consultant General Surgeon, Cleveland Clinic London Hospital (present)
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Subspecialties

  • ER surgery
  • Gallbladder surgery
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Professional memberships

  • British Transplant Society
  • Liver Transplantation Team at The Royal Free Hospital London

Education

  • Mb Bchir MD FRCS BSc, Medicine, Cambridge University (1989 - 1992)
  • MD thesis looking at techniques of Liver preservation for Transplantation / Ischaemia reperfusion Injury

Publications and conferences

Prizes and awards

  • Presentation Travel Award from the International Liver Transplant Society (2006)
  • Medawar Prize Session from the British Transplant Society (2003)
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Languages spoken

  • English
Registration number: 3685497

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Overall Rating

44 total reviews

4.8

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  • I have recently had Whipple procedure operation carried out by Mr Imber and his excellent team, it was completely successful ,and I am now making a speedy recovery. I can't thank him enough for seeing me through this whole episode. I would highly recommend him and his associates
    13 June 2025

    B.W.

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  • I had robotic assisted gallbladder surgery under Mr Charles Imber. Him and his team were superb. I felt calm and reassured they would look after me at all times. I would highly recommend Mr Imber as an exceptional surgeon. The Cleveland Clinic is great, both staff and facilities.
    11 June 2025

    M.C.

    Verified patient
  • Excellent treatment for double inguinal hernia. Faster and less painful recovery than I had been expecting.
    22 January 2025

    A.M.

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  • Had a potentially difficult Gall Bladder removed (difficult due to infection and previous operations} Charles was the ultimate professional and the operation could not have gone better
    22 December 2024

    C.T.

    Verified patient
  • Mr Imber was genuinely warm and friendly. He offered plenty of opportunities for questions, and was patient, clear and checked my understanding throughout. Mr Imber immediately put me at ease, and I felt completely confident in his ability to care for me.
    12 November 2024

    E.W.

    Verified patient
  • Simply to say, thankyou and your team for saving me. Cheryl x
    16 April 2023

    C.A.

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  • 8 August 2018

    A.V.

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  • 12 March 2018

    S.S.

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Treatments

The doctor is expert in

Gallbladder surgery

Hernia

Liver cancer

Liver surgery

Pancreas surgery

Pancreatic cancer

The doctor also specialises in:

Abdominal pain

Acid reflux

Bariatric surgery

Cholecystectomy

Duodenal switch

ER surgery

Endovenous laser treatment (EVLA)

Gallstones

Gastric sleeve

Hiatal hernia

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