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Mr Shashank Gurjar
2021-10-10
Person
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10th October 2021
Double hernia operation which went very smoothly. Mr Gurjar inspired confidence throughout the process. I am fully back to normal after the recommended recovery. From talking to other people who have had similar ops I am fortunate in having had a very good process and no lingering pain/issues. I do strongly endorse the recommended 8 weeks of no lifting
Mr Shashank Gurjar
2021-10-01
Person
5
5
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1st October 2021
From the moment I was introduced, Mr Gurjar gave me the confidence that I would be in good hands. He explained the significance of the test results (which was the reason why I had to see someone) and what the next steps would be. He put me at ease but also was professional, concise and personable with the consultation. Despite a last minute postponement, which his office handled very well; I was booked in and the minor op carried out a week later than original planned. His staff at the hospital were excellent and professional and put me at ease. A pleasant enough experience. Finally, it appears that there isn't anything sinister inside me. A relief.
Mr Shashank Gurjar
2021-09-08
Person
5
5
0
8th September 2021
Happy with the consultation and surgery which both went well. Clear explanation of what to expect which played out on the day of the surgery itself.
Mr Shashank Gurjar
2021-09-04
Person
5
5
0
4th September 2021
I was referred by my GP to seek a second opinion my on condition as she was unable to identify anything obvious. Dr Gurjar’s examination did provide further insight and he thoroughly explained the scenario. He offered useful advice and I felt like he listened and was patient.
Mr Shashank Gurjar
2021-09-01
Person
5
5
0
1st September 2021
Mr Gurjar was very helpful and provided clear and detailed information to effectively manage my expectations throughout the whole process.
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.