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Mr Shashank Gurjar
2022-03-14
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14th March 2022
Extremely knowledgable and able to explain everything clearly and succinctly.
Mr Shashank Gurjar
2022-02-13
Person
5
5
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13th February 2022
Dr Gurjar took time to explain what was happening at the consultation and checked again before the procedure, the contact and information throughout has been wonderful. I look forward to seeing Dr Gurjar after 8 weeks for the post surgery check up too.
Mr Shashank Gurjar
2022-02-07
Person
5
5
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7th February 2022
Mr Gurgar was very clear throughout my consultation and ahead of surgery on exactly what would be done, any risks associated, and how I should care for myself post-procedure. Couldn't be happier with the outcome and my care received. Thank you!
Mr Shashank Gurjar
2022-02-04
Person
5
5
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4th February 2022
Very knowledgeable and while I didn't present with all the classical hallmarks of a hernia he recommended I have an ultrasound to help rule things out. As a result, a transient hernia was detected. Mr Gurjar explained what this meant and how it could develop further so open repair was chosen as a treatment and I'm very happy with the results. I had complete confidence that the surgery would be done well and while nobody can guarantee the outcome I'm happily recovering with little to no side effects.
Mr Shashank Gurjar
2022-01-05
Person
5
5
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5th January 2022
Mr Gurjar provided excellent care. He has a very pleasant manner and spent time answering my questions, explaining things very clearly. At no time did I feel rushed during the consultation.
Works at
- One Hatfield Hospital, Hatfield
- Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Luton
- Spire Harpenden Hospital, Hertfordshire
- The Clementine Churchill Hospital - part of Circle Health Group, Middlesex
- Bishops Wood Hospital - part of Circle Health Group, Middlesex
- One Stop Doctors, Hemel Hempstead
- Spire Bushey Hospital, Hertfordshire
Specialises in
- General surgery
Profile
Mr Shanks Gurjar was appointed as a Consultant Laparoscopic Colorectal & General Surgeon at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital in January 2012. He has a specialist interest in laparoscopic (keyhole) gastrointestinal surgery for bowel cancer (colon and rectum), inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and surgical treatment of diverticular disease, and rectal prolapse. He also offers expertise in laparoscopic groin hernia surgery (inguinal, femoral) and incisional hernia repair.
He offers treatment for all common coloproctology conditions including haemorrhoids (THD and Rafaelo), anal fistula surgery, pilonidal sinus, and anal fissures. He is an accredited endoscopist with expertise in colonoscopy and polypectomy.
Shanks graduated from St Marys Hospital, London in 1997, then trained as a surgeon in the South-East Thames region, before completing a fellowship in pelvic floor surgery at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
He has a strong academic interest in clinical surgery and has published extensively across the field of colorectal & general surgery in various papers in peer-reviewed journals. He is currently an examiner for the General Medical Council and actively trains young surgeons in laparoscopic keyhole surgery.
Shanks strives to ensure all his patients have a high quality, evidence-based approach to their care. He holds practising privileges at a number of hospitals in North London and Hertfordshire.