Mr Aruna Munasinghe
MBBS, BSc, ChM, FRCS (Gen Surg)
General Surgeon
Live bookings available
24 years of experience
Harrow, HA1 3RX
(+4 more)
57 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Shobhit Verma, Mr Barnaby Barrass and 16 other professionals
Live bookings available
24 years of experience
Harrow, HA1 3RX
(+4 more)
57 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Shobhit Verma, Mr Barnaby Barrass and 16 other professionals
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About Mr Aruna Munasinghe
Mr. Aruna Munasinghe is a Consultant General Laparoscopic Surgeon, with a special interest in Upper GI and Weight Loss Surgery. He has an NHS base at Bedfordshire Hospitals where he is the Clinical Lead for Safety and Clinical Governance, and the welfare of his patients' is at the heart of all of his practice.
Mr. Munasinghe qualified from Guy's & St Thomas's Hospital, and has enjoyed outstanding Postgraduate Training in London, the South East and the West Midlands. He undertook a period of research at Imperial College London and a fellowship in Bariatric and Complex Upper GI Surgery at St George's Hospital, London.
In addition to maintaining high standards in his NHS and Private Practice, he is also a passionate educator and is a trainer in Bariatric Surgery, Keyhole Hernia Repair, Trauma and Endoscopy.
Mr. Munasinghe is pleased to offer a large range of common general surgical procedures which will be performed through a keyhole route wherever possible to minimise pain and for a faster recovery. His main areas of interest are in the treatment of Obesity, Reflux Disease, Gallstones and Hernia. He is happy to see patients of varying complexity, for both primary and revision (redo-) procedures.
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6029084
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 2001
Qualifications
Education:
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Master of Surgery, Unversity of Edinburgh
- Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medicine, University of London
Memberships:
- Association of Upper GI Surgeons (AUGIS)
- British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS)
- International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
- Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS)
- General Medical Council (GMCBritish Medical Association (BMA)
Languages spoken
- English
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £200
- Follow-up appointment: £150
Insurers
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- Cigna
- Bupa
- WPA
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- AXA Health
- Healix Health Services
Location
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(2136)
The Clementine Churchill Hospital, Sudbury Hill, Harrow, United Kingdom, HA1 3RX
(6306)
One Medical House, Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, HP2 7YU
(2281)
Hatfield Avenue Hatfield business Park, Hatfield, United Kingdom, AL10 9UA
Reviews
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Mr Aruna Munasinghe offers a professional and friendly experience, demonstrating great patience and a reassuring manner. Patients value his thorough explanations for procedures, feeling informed and confident with treatments like bariatric surgery and hernia repair. His clear communication regarding expectations before, during, and after surgery, coupled with effective post-operative support, leads to smooth recoveries and positive outcomes. Most patient outcomes involve successful weight loss from gastric bypass and gastric sleeve procedures.
The consultant care and expertise provided by Mr Aruna Munasinghe leading up to, during and after my operation was excellent, the results of which I am sure contributed to a spedy and successfull recovery.
lovely gentleman , reassured me all would be well and very caring
Mr Munasinghe provided outstanding care from start to finish. He explained everything clearly, made me feel at ease, and the surgery went smoothly. My recovery has been excellent, and I’m very grateful for his skill and professionalism. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing similar treatment.
Dr Aruna is very friendly. He gave me a lot of information to understand my surgery and he gave me confidence before the operation. I highly recommend.
Mr Munasinghe made me feel comfortable and very informed about my surgery from the very first meeting all the way through the surgery and aftercare. He explained everything in a detailed way that was still understandable to me and I couldn't be happier having him as my surgeon.
Mr Munasinghe was very approachable and re-assuring. He informed me in detail about my problem and has helped me make my decisions.
Dr Munaisignhe is a knowledgeable and skilled consultant and as such I had maximal confidence about my surgery. My gallbladder removal was seamless and my problem is solved. He also noticed and fixed another issue during treatment. Highly recommended.
Was really impressed by how the doctor explained everything to me and made me feel so comfortable with the process of the surgery and reassuring
I can't thank Mr Munasinghe and his team enough. He is personable, knowledgeable, professional and compassionate. I was extremely nervous about having the operation however he always explained everything thoroughly and gave me lots of reassurance, which put me at ease. I would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone considering this procedure.
My recent visit to the Spire was great and I am very glad I chose Mr Munasinghe as he couldn't have been more kind, helpful and explained everything so clearly.
Skill Endorsements
A dedicated professional with exceptional skills in GI surgery . Great Clinician and an outstanding teacher.
10 Mar 2026
Mr Shobhit Verma
Orthopaedic SurgeonFirst class surgeon with excellent laparoscopic skills and a clear commitment to quality, governance and education in surgery.
17 Feb 2026
Mr Barnaby Barrass
UrologistAn exceptional surgeon and colleague. He combines excellent clinical judgement with a calm, patient-centred approach.
07 Feb 2026
Dr Sudeep Tanwar
GastroenterologistMr Munasinghe is an experienced, meticulous and dedicated colleague who practices an evidence based, patient centred approach to his practise. With patients, he is caring, attentive and advocates on their behalf. It is a pleasure and privilege to have him as a colleague.
29 Sep 2025
Mr Alan Askari
General Surgeon
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Mr Aruna Munasinghe's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 297 reviews.
What languages does Mr Aruna Munasinghe speak?
Mr Aruna Munasinghe speaks English
Where is Mr Aruna Munasinghe located?
Mr Aruna Munasinghe primarily practices at The Clementine Churchill Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at The Clementine Churchill Hospital, Sudbury Hill, Harrow, United Kingdom, HA1 3RX
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What are Mr Aruna Munasinghe working hours?
Mr Aruna Munasinghe is working Monday (18:00 - 20:00), Tuesday (18:30 - 20:00), Wednesday (08:00 - 18:00, 18:00 - 20:00), Thursday (08:00 - 12:00), Friday (15:30 - 20:00)
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