
Mr Hemanshoo ThakkarPaediatric Surgery in SE1 South Bank London
Mr Hemanshoo Thakkar
MBBS, BSc, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Paed)
GMC: 7043271Professional statement
Mr Hemanshoo Thakkar is a highly regarded, award-winning, consultant paediatric surgeon based in London. He treats a wide range of health conditions in children, specialising in paediatric laparoscopy, anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung’s disease, umbilical hernias, iguinal hernias and undescended testes.
Mr Thakkar qualified with a bachelor of medicine, bachelor of science (MBBS) in 2009 from King’s College London. Following this, he commenced basic and higher surgical training in London and South East Deanery. Upon completion of his medicine, he began to work as a locum consultant at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.
In his career to date, Mr Thakkar has received a whole host of awards for his paediatric work. In 2021, he was awarded the title of young consultant of the year from Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. He was also awarded the renowned Alex Simpson Smith Travelling Fellowship Award for child health research in 2019.
Mr Thakkar has also been awarded the title of global scholar in surgical leadership from the prestigious Harvard Medical School.
He is devoted to innovation, quality improvement and surgical leadership, as well as research within the medical field. He holds a special interest in research within areas such as necrotising enterocolitis and Hirschsprung’s disease.
Not only does he hold the role of educational lead in the department of paediatric surgery at the Evelina London Children's Hospital and work as an undergraduate tutor for second and third year medical students at King's College London, Mr Thakkar has also created evidence-based podcasts in paediatric surgery, bringing medical education to a wider audience.
Mr Thakkar qualified with a bachelor of medicine, bachelor of science (MBBS) in 2009 from King’s College London. Following this, he commenced basic and higher surgical training in London and South East Deanery. Upon completion of his medicine, he began to work as a locum consultant at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.
In his career to date, Mr Thakkar has received a whole host of awards for his paediatric work. In 2021, he was awarded the title of young consultant of the year from Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. He was also awarded the renowned Alex Simpson Smith Travelling Fellowship Award for child health research in 2019.
Mr Thakkar has also been awarded the title of global scholar in surgical leadership from the prestigious Harvard Medical School.
He is devoted to innovation, quality improvement and surgical leadership, as well as research within the medical field. He holds a special interest in research within areas such as necrotising enterocolitis and Hirschsprung’s disease.
Not only does he hold the role of educational lead in the department of paediatric surgery at the Evelina London Children's Hospital and work as an undergraduate tutor for second and third year medical students at King's College London, Mr Thakkar has also created evidence-based podcasts in paediatric surgery, bringing medical education to a wider audience.
Clinics

Evelina London Children's Hospital Private Healthcare
SE1 South Bank London, Floor 1 St Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EHMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 17 years of experience
- Consultant Neonatal and Paediatric Surgeon - Evelina London Children’s Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Anorectal malformations
- Hirschsprung's disease
Professional memberships
- British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS)
- British Association of Paediatric Endoscopic Surgeons (BAPES)
Education
- Bachelor of Science - BSc Endocrinology, Clinical & Molecular with Basic Medical Sciences - King’s College London (2006)
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Science - MBBS - King’s College London (2009)
Teaching posts
- Education Lead in Paediatric General Surgery - Evelina London Children's Hospital
- Undergraduate Tutor for Second and Third year Medical Students - King’s College London
Positions in organisations
- National Trainee Representative for Paediatric Surgery
- Core Committee Member - Paediatric Surgery Viva Course
Publications and conferences
- You can read some of Mr Thakkar's publications on ResearchGate
Prizes and awards
- Foundation Consultant of the Year - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (2022)
- Young Consultant of the Year - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (2021)
Languages spoken
- English
- Urdu
Registration number: 7043271
Reviews
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- We were very impressed by Dr Thakkar’s knowledge, professionalism, and genuine interest in his patients’ well-being. We felt supported throughout the entire process and are extremely thankful for his outstanding care. We highly recommend him.
- We had an excellent experience with Dr Thakkar and his fantastic team at the Evelina with our son who required an inguinal hernia repair. Dr Thakkar ensured the surgery could take place as soon as possible and the care my son received during his stay was faultless.
- Very professional
- Dr. Hemanshoo is an amazing doctor. We were seen very quickly when we called up the clinic and expressed we had a semi-urgent case for tongue tie that needed to be fixed. He was so caring and kind with our little boy and explained everything. An amazing doctor.
- Doctor Thakkar excellent in all respects. Lower rating for other staff/wait time etc reflecting fact we were sent to wrong bulding initially and there was a bit of confusion whilst working out where to send us
- Mr Thakkar helped us since the beginning with clear information and always provided options and alternatives all along the way: this approach let us make informed decisions and decide what is best for our baby. The procedure was executed perfectly.
- Our baby saw Dr Thakkar for a inguinal hernia repair. We were really impressed with him and felt he was in good hands. Dr Thakkar had a really approachable but professional manner which we appreciated. We’d highly recommend him.