
Mr Raj HarshenSurgery in Hastings
Professional statement
Mr Raj Harshen is a leading consultant general surgeon and an accredited specialist in colorectal surgery based in Hastings and Eastbourne. He sees patients privately at the Sussex Premier Health Hospital. Mr Harshen specialises in laparoscopic colorectal cancer resections, inflammatory bowel diseases, pelvic floor disorders, proctological disorders, colonoscopy, gastroscopy, and flexible sigmoidoscopy.
Since becoming a consultant, Mr Harshen has achieved excellent results for his patients. He has extensive experience with a range of surgical techniques and has performed over 600 cancer resections and 250 endoscopic procedures every year with a very high success rate. He is also the clinical lead for general surgery at the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and was previously the lead clinician on a project implementing the latest diagnostic testing for colorectal cancer detection.
Mr Harshen completed his bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery at The University of Kerala in India and later went on to complete an MS at the renowned Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He later travelled to the UK to complete his specialist training at the South Thames London deanery. Mr Raj Harshen did his primary and higher surgical training in the South Thames London region. He completed an 18-month fellowship in laparoscopic surgery and pelvic floor surgery at The Guys and St Thomas' Hospital in London before obtaining his consultant post at the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Mr Harshen continues to be an active researcher and has work published in various peer-reviewed medical journals.
Since becoming a consultant, Mr Harshen has achieved excellent results for his patients. He has extensive experience with a range of surgical techniques and has performed over 600 cancer resections and 250 endoscopic procedures every year with a very high success rate. He is also the clinical lead for general surgery at the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and was previously the lead clinician on a project implementing the latest diagnostic testing for colorectal cancer detection.
Mr Harshen completed his bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery at The University of Kerala in India and later went on to complete an MS at the renowned Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He later travelled to the UK to complete his specialist training at the South Thames London deanery. Mr Raj Harshen did his primary and higher surgical training in the South Thames London region. He completed an 18-month fellowship in laparoscopic surgery and pelvic floor surgery at The Guys and St Thomas' Hospital in London before obtaining his consultant post at the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Mr Harshen continues to be an active researcher and has work published in various peer-reviewed medical journals.
Clinics

Sussex Premier Health Hastings
Hastings, St Leonards, TN37 7REMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 29 years of experience
- Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, Sussex Premier Health Hospital (Hastings)
Subspecialties
- Abdominal wall reconstruction
- Abdominoperineal resection
Professional memberships
- The Association Of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland
- Royal College of Surgeons
Education
- MS General Surgery Manipal Academy Higher Education, India (1996)
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University of Kerala, India (1990)
Publications and conferences
- Harshen, R et al. “Pseudomyxoma peritonei.” Clinical oncology (Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain)) vol. 15,2 (2003): 73-7. doi:10.1053/clon.2002.0163
Prizes and awards
- Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (1998)
- Fellowship at Guys and St Thomas' Hospital
Languages spoken
- English
- Urdu
Registration number: 4752693
Reviews
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- Mr Harshen was kind, sensitive, caring and professional. I would highly recommend Mr Harshen.
- Excellent surgeon who repaired my hernia. Couldn't be more happy with his care, professionalism and the outcome. Easy to book in around my work schedule and faultless service throughout. Highly recommend.
- Mr Harshen was kind, caring and professional. I’m very pleased with the care I received.
- First class consultant. Surgical expert and personable too. I would recommend.
- Mr Harshen was professional, skilled and caring. He determinedly ensured I had my operation as soon as possible. He was kind and approachable. Highly recommend quality care and treatment from Mr Harshen.
- Mr Harshen is a consummate professional apart from his amazing skills his friendly and caring attitude is amazing.
- Very satisfactory in every respect, I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Harshen.