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Mr Kapil Sahnan

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5.0 | 123 reviews

Specialises in: General surgery

Certificate of Excellence 2024

Mr Kapil Sahnan was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.

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Kapil Sahnan is an experienced colorectal surgeon based in London. He works at St Mark’s Hospital, the UK’s National Bowel Hospital, and runs a tertiary referral practice specialising in proctology (including laser surgery) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). He co-leads the hospital’s IBD robotic programme is the Director of Innovation at the Academic Institute and hosts numerous international trainees and visitors annually. He was awarded the EBSQ exam in Coloproctology in 2025 and is a Fellow of the European Board of Surgery. Kapil completed his undergraduate and postgraduate training at Imperial College London. He completed his basic training in Oxford and Bristol, before beginning his higher surgical training in London, after ranking first in the country. He completed the prestigious European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) fellowship in robotic colorectal cancer surgery in Barcelona. He is an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Imperial College London, supervising PhD students. He also serves on the ESCP Education Committee, where he leads the international fellowship programme for pelvic floor conditions (including prolapse, bowel disturbances, and faecal incontinence). Additionally, he organises the annual Training Village, focusing on laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as abdominal wall reconstructions and hernias. Kapil also teaches on the ACPGBI’s National Proctology Roadshow, covering topics such as anal fistulas, laser surgery, anal fissures, haemorrhoids (piles), pruritus ani (persistent anal itching), and anal lesions (skin tags and AIN). He has served as an examiner for final-year medical students exams at Imperial College London and Oxford University. He has built an international reputation and is recognised as a global key opinion leader with over 100 peer-reviewed publications. Finally, he serves as an editor of Colorectal Surgery for Frontline Gastroenterology, the official journal of the British Society of Gastroenterologists. NHS Secretary Veronica Buchanan Tel: 0208 869 2483 E-mail: veronica.buchanan@nhs.net Private Secretary Stacey Burns Tel: 07512 203018 Email: Colorectal.london@gmail.com

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I cannot speak highly enough of Mr Sahanan and the care he provided. From the very first consultation, he took the time to explain my condition clearly and thoroughly, using diagrams and simple language. He was patient, kind, and genuinely listened to my thoughts and concerns about everything. After several operations with prior surgeons he was the one that finally gave me some encouragement that my situation was only temporary. Thank you to him, his team and his wonderful PA for all their help.

27th January 2026 | Written by patient


I sincerely appreciate the excellent work of Dr. Sahnan for my very complicated complex fistula operation. His professional skill, kind behavior, and calm attitude made me feel confident and comfortable. He provided proper guidance at every step and treated me with great care. Recovery has been excellent so far, and I feel very fortunate to have been treated under Dr Sahnan. I’m seeing great improvement in my physical and emotional well-being His excellent work has given me a second chance at a healthier life. Big thanks.

14th January 2026 | Written by patient


Amazing service from initial assessment to discharge. I felt like I had a say in my own care and had time to ask any questions. I received the best care and refer to this experience when thinking of an example of excellent patient centred care.

6th January 2026 | Written by patient


Mr Sahnan really took the time to understand my complex case and has made steps to helping me receive treatment. He also showed empathy towards my diagnosis and I really appreciated that.

18th December 2025 | Written by patient


Mr Sahnan was professional, knowledgeable, kind, compassionate efficient , & very understanding surgeon , he always found time to listen , advise me when I was unsure & at times scared of what the surgeon & recovery involved. All appointments were never rushed. The robotic surgery was incredible & I would recommend it to anyone who is offered the opportunity

28th November 2025 | Written by patient


I met Mr Sahnan for the first time this week. From the moment he introduced himself he put me at ease. He had knowledge of why I had come to see him. He explained in detail about my condition and listened to how I feel about where I am now with my problem. Mr Sahnan has given me hope and I may have choices of treatment which I had not been given at a previous hospital. Thank you for my appointment.

28th November 2025 | Written by patient


Dr Sahnan was great. He took the time to clearly explain my condition in a way that was easy to understand, and his empathy and reassurance made a huge difference. I felt genuinely listened to and confident in the treatment plan. Highly recommended.

27th November 2025 | Written by patient


Having recently had various scans elsewhere with dubious worrying findings, I was recommended to see Mr Sahnan by another eminent London consultant. I saw him for an initial consultation a couple of weeks ago when we discussed my original scan results. Mr Sahnan required a further CT scan which would be reviewed by his specialist radiographer alongside the original scans. He required this in order to diagnose my condition accurately. I saw Mr Sahnan yesterday who was able to give me good news in that I wasn’t suffering from the condition that was mentioned in my previous scans. I am extremely grateful for his kind and professional attention. He is a consultant who instills complete confidence. The same can be said of his PA Staci who is very much on the ball and assists in anyway she can. Thank you to him and his team.

27th November 2025 | Written by patient


I was seen by Mr. Kapil Sahnan on 11th November 2025 and received a very warm and welcoming reception. He listened patiently and attentively to my health concerns, ensuring that I felt heard and understood. Mr. Sahnan took the time to clearly explain the management plan and details of the relevant procedure, checking that I fully understood each step before proceeding. The procedure itself was performed very gently and with great care, which made the experience as comfortable as possible. He also provided thorough explanations regarding the necessary follow-up steps, leaving me well informed and reassured about the next stages of my care. Overall, I was very impressed with Mr. Sahnan’s professionalism, clarity, and compassion throughout my visit.

11th November 2025 | Written by patient


I am writing to express my profound gratitude and give the highest possible recommendation for Dr. Kapil Sahnan. From my initial consultation through the surgery and post-operative recovery, the entire experience was outstanding. I was quite concerned once I developed my colorectal symptoms specially having to know similar case with one of my friend and how it ended up getting more complicated after multiple surgeries for him. I therefore did some research about the right doctor to treat this for me. I am glad came I across Dr Kapil and finalised him to pursue my case. Before the procedure, Dr. Kapil took time to explain my condition and the surgical plan in clear and consultative approach. He was very methodical in his approach and made sure we together understand the risks and agree to plan that reduces any collateral damage. Based on this he proposed 2 stage procedure. My both procedures were skilfully executed by Dr Kapil and his team. I was pain free after the procedure and could achieve back my full mobility within days. The care I received during my stay at the hospital was very good which shows high professional standards I would highly recommend Dr Kapil Sahnan to anyone who wants to get their colorectal issues treated. He is a great clinician with lot of expertise and someone who makes his patients feel safe, valued, and well-cared for.

9th November 2025 | Written by patient


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