About me

Mr. Veeranna Shatkar
MBBS, MS, FRCS (Gen Surg)
I am a Consultant General Surgeon (General Surgery, Emergency Surgery and Colorectal Surgery), providing care to patients from Essex and Greater London.
My NHS practice is based at Queen's Hospital, Romford and I provide 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 General Surgery Lead 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
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Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
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Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI)
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Medical Defence Union (MDU)
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World Society of Emergency Surgery
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Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
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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.