Arjun Shankar: Consultant HPB and General Surgeon in London

Mr Arjun Shankar is a leading General Surgeon in London and Medical Director of The Lister Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK. His NHS base is University College and the Royal Free Hospitals and he was previously Divisional Clinical Director of Gastrointestinal Services at University College London Hospitals. Mr Shankar works at one of the UK's largest HPB units and his clinical interests include benign HPB conditions, including acute and chronic pancreatitis, complex gallstone related conditions, emergency surgery and duodenal polyposis. He also leads the Abdominal Sarcoma Unit and the Hernia Clinic at University College. He provides both open and laparoscopic techniques for hernia repair and has a particular interest in dealing with complex recurrences and complications.

Accreditation and insurance

Arjun Shankar is an accredited consultant for the following hospitals, clinics and groups...

Treatments, operations and tests

  • Appendix removal
  • Colon polyp removal
  • Gall bladder removal (Laparoscopic)
  • Hernia Repair (Abdominal)
  • Hernia repair (epigastric)
  • Hernia repair (femoral)
  • Hernia repair (inguinal)
  • Hernia repair (Laparocscopic Incisional)
  • Hernia repair (umbilical)
  • Hernia Repair - Groin (Inguinal) - Open surgery
  • Hernia Repair - Groin (Inguinal) -Laparascopic (Keyhole Surgery)
  • Partial removal of colon/rectum
  • Removal of part of the bowel or colon
  • Removal of retroperitoneal tumour (Laparoscopy)
  • Spleen removal