Mr Shashank GurjarGeneral & colorectal surgeon in North London
Mr Shashank Gurjar
FRCS MSc Dip(MedEd) MBBS
GMC: 4448459Professional statement
Mr Shashank Gurjar is a consultant general and colorectal surgeon specialising in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for bowel cancer (colon and rectum), IBD (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and surgical treatment of diverticular disease.
He offers specialist expertise in laparoscopic groin (inguinal, femoral) and all forms of abdominal wall hernia surgery. He can treat common coloproctology problems including haemorrhoid surgery (THD and Rafaelo), fistula surgery, pilonidal sinus, and anal fissures. He is an accredited endoscopist with expertise in colonoscopy and polypectomy.
Mr Gurjar qualified as a doctor from Imperial College London in 1997, and then undertook basic surgical training at King's College, London. He completed specialist training in colorectal surgery in the Southeast Thames region and gained the FRCS degree in 2009. He has completed a senior post-CCT fellowship in pelvic floor surgery at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford which gave him expert training in the management of rectal prolapse and evacuatory disorders. He has an active research interest in clinical surgery and pelvic floor dysfunction and has published various papers in peer-reviewed journals.
He is an MRCS examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons and actively trains young surgeons in laparoscopic keyhole surgery, as well as teaching medical students. Mr Gurjar ensures that all his patients have a high quality, evidence-based approach to their care. He holds a substantive NHS consultant post at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, and practises at various independent hospitals in North London and Hertfordshire.
He offers specialist expertise in laparoscopic groin (inguinal, femoral) and all forms of abdominal wall hernia surgery. He can treat common coloproctology problems including haemorrhoid surgery (THD and Rafaelo), fistula surgery, pilonidal sinus, and anal fissures. He is an accredited endoscopist with expertise in colonoscopy and polypectomy.
Mr Gurjar qualified as a doctor from Imperial College London in 1997, and then undertook basic surgical training at King's College, London. He completed specialist training in colorectal surgery in the Southeast Thames region and gained the FRCS degree in 2009. He has completed a senior post-CCT fellowship in pelvic floor surgery at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford which gave him expert training in the management of rectal prolapse and evacuatory disorders. He has an active research interest in clinical surgery and pelvic floor dysfunction and has published various papers in peer-reviewed journals.
He is an MRCS examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons and actively trains young surgeons in laparoscopic keyhole surgery, as well as teaching medical students. Mr Gurjar ensures that all his patients have a high quality, evidence-based approach to their care. He holds a substantive NHS consultant post at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, and practises at various independent hospitals in North London and Hertfordshire.
Clinics
Bishops Wood Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
North London, Rickmansworth Road, HA1 3RXMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 29 years of experience
- Consultant Surgeon, BMI Clementine Churchill Hospital, Harrow (2019 - present)
Subspecialties
- Colonoscopy & polypectomy
- Colon & rectal surgery for cancer
Professional memberships
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS)
- Association of Coloproctology of GB and Ireland (ACPGBI)
Education
- Diploma in Medical Education, University of Bedfordshire (2014)
- PGCert(MedEd), University of Bedfordshire (2012)
Teaching posts
- Co-Director of Undergraduate Education (2015 - 2020)
- Associate Professor (Undergraduate Faculty) - UCL Medical School
Publications and conferences
- Indwelling trans-anastomotic rectal tubes in colorectal surgery – a survey of usage in UK and Ireland SV Gurjar, MJ Forshaw, N Akhtar, M Stewart, MC Parker Colorectal Dis. 2007 Jan; 9 (1): 47-51
- Working time changes: A raw deal for emergency operative training SV Gurjar, AJ McIrvine Annals of Royal College of Surgeons of England (Bulletin) Vol 87, 140-141, 2005
Prizes and awards
- Educational Bursary (East of England Deanery) (2012-14)
- Bill Heald TME Masterclass (2010)
Languages spoken
- Afrikaans
- English
Registration number: 4448459
Reviews
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- Mr Gurjar's excellent surgery perfectly resolved my medical issue. The whole experience at the hospital was first class; the (medical) staff could not have been more helpful.
- Excellent care. Very attentive to my needs. Answered all questions I had. Amazing work on what appeared to be a more difficult procedure than originally planned. Very happy with the result. Thanks again Mr Gujar!
- Excellent service, pleasant and friendly manner. Put me at ease immediately and sorted out a colon issue that I had had for months.
- Could not ask for better treatment. Was made to feel important and was listened to.
- Dr. Gurjar's hernia surgery was very good as I can tell. I experienced only the expected minimal post-operative pain, and he great bedside manner. Highly recommended.
- Mr Gurjar is very professional, affable and reassuring. Everything you want in a doctor essentially.
- Mr Gurjar is an exceptional consultant/surgeon! Friendly, polite and highly professional at all times. High levels of communication throughout; inspires confidence. Overall, excellent quality of care. Polite, helpful and caring staff. Thank you!
- Dr Gurjar, diagnosed my problem early, gave me a correct and thorough course of treatment. Continually kept my mind at ease and solved the matter at hand. Very considerate, professional and highly knowledgeable Doctor.