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Mr Shashank Gurjar
2020-10-09
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9th October 2020
Mr Gurjar has been very helpful to me in our recent consultations. He has listened to the history of my health concern and asked questions to get to the bottom of potential causes of it, rather than simply looking to mask the symptoms. I have never felt rushed in his appointments - in my last one he took the time to investigate a thought that occurred to him about a different route we could take with my treatment. He made sure that I was happy with the idea before then constructing the referral letter in front of me. He was not able to solve my concern himself but has passed me on to another clinic and has asked that I update him of the outcome, which I truly believe he is interested to hear.
Mr Shashank Gurjar
2020-10-05
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5th October 2020
Mr Gurjar went over and above to make sure that I understand my options and advised on the best way forward. Being nervous about a procedure I further called him the next day. He was very responsive and provided much needed reassurance.
Mr Shashank Gurjar
2020-09-25
Person
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25th September 2020
Mr Gurjar takes great care to listen, invite questions and explain thoroughly, giving as much time as is required. His bedside manner is perfect with just a hint of humour he truly treats patients as individuals.
5th October 2020
Response from Mr Shashank Gurjar
Thank you very much for your kind feedback!
Mr Shashank Gurjar
2020-09-23
Person
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23rd September 2020
Mr Gurjar was open and welcoming making me feel at ease as soon as I met him. He listened attentively to my issues, completed the assessment and then explained the reasoning for the condition. He clearly explained the options and next steps.
Mr Shashank Gurjar
2020-09-19
Person
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19th September 2020
Luckily I am someone who has always had good health so to be honest I was quiet nervous at the prospect of having to undergo any procedure. I had a telephone consultation with Mr.Gurjar ( due to Covid 19) Mr.Gurjar was very easy to talk to with a real warmth and a manner that instantly puts one at ease. He kept me well informed what the procedure would involve and throughout I felt well cared for and most importantly in good, professional hands. I feel he & his lovely team are a real credit to the medical profession. A huge thank you for the human, professional way I was dealt with.
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.