About me

Mr. Veeranna Shatkar

MBBS, MS, FRCS (Gen Surg)

Consultant General Surgeon (General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery), providing care to patients from Essex and Greater London.

Mr Shatkar's NHS practice is based at Queen's Hospital, Romford and he provides private care at the Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital, Spire Hartswood Hospital and Spire London East Hospital.

Professional Profile

I am a consultant General Surgeon, Colorectal surgeon and GI endoscopist providing care at NHS and private hospitals. I am the Clinical Director for General Surgery, Endoscopy and Gastroenterology departments at the BHR NHS Trust, Romford.

After completion of specialist surgical training, I have pursued my interest in emergency general surgery, colorectal surgery and proctology.

At the trust, I led the service development for the minimally invasive treatments in proctology

( Haemorrhoids, Fissure, Fistula, Pilonidal sinus ) including Rafaelo procedure, Epsit, Vaaft, THD and Botox injection for anal fissure.

I have a keen interest in medical education. I am the Lead for BHR Academy of Surgery.

I am committed to provide a personalised care to my patients.

Professional memberships

Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI)
Medical Defence Union (MDU)
World Society of Emergency Surgery
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
British Medical Association (BMA)

Research interests

I have a keen interest in General Emergency surgery and Coloproctology and have published in peer-reviewed journals. Details can be found on ResearchGate (opens in a new window)

Personal

I am an ardent cricket fan and love listening to music. I am married to a doctor and we have two beautiful daughters.