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Mr Aruna Munasinghe

MBBS, BSc, ChM, FRCS (Gen Surg)

General Surgeon

Live bookings available

25 years of experience

Harrow, HA1 3RX

(+4 more)

63 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Paul Kirk, Mr Shobhit Verma and 16 other professionals

4.99

/5

(348 reviews)

Live bookings available

25 years of experience

Harrow, HA1 3RX

(+4 more)

63 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Paul Kirk, Mr Shobhit Verma and 16 other professionals

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Gastric Bypass
80
6
Weight Loss/Bariatric Surgery
77
6
Gastric Sleeve
71
2

Contact

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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.


Subspecialties

  • Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
  • Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(548)
Skill Endorsements
(110)

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Gastric Bypass
80
6
Weight Loss/Bariatric Surgery
77
6
Gastric Sleeve
71
2
Inguinal Hernia
58
3
Weight Loss
42
1
Gallstones
33
3
Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
28
8
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
26
Hernia
23
5
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
22
9
Gallstone Surgery
16
1
Endoscopy (OGD)
13
2
Mini Gastric Bypass
13
2
Obesity
9
5
Acid Reflux Surgery (Anti-Reflux Surgery)
7
1
Umbilical (Belly-Button) Hernia
7
Video Consultation
5
3
Hiatus Hernia
5
3
Stomach / Abdominal Pain
4
4
Umbilical Hernia Repair
4
2
Open Hernia Repair
3
5
Heartburn (Acid Reflux)
3
Weight Loss Programme
3
Inguinal Hernia Repair
3
Gastric Banding
2
1
Gastroscopy
2
1
Gallbladder Disease
2
1
General Surgery
1
8
Laparoscopy
1
5
Nissen's Fundoplication
1
3
Sebaceous Cyst Removal
1
Colonoscopy
1
Liver Biopsy
1
Weight Management
1
Abscess Incision and Drainage
1
Revisional Bariatric Surgery
1
Gallbladder Polyp
1
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
1
Gastrointestinal Imaging
1
Gallbladder Disease (Medical Management)
1
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
4
Hiatus Hernia Repair
4
Appendicectomy
3
Femoral Hernia
3
Gastric Balloon
2
Gastrointestinal Cancers
1
Metabolic Surgery
1
Lymph Node Removal (Lymphadenectomy)
1
Abdominal (Ventral) Hernia
1
Oesophageal and Stomach Surgery
Skin Lesion Treatments
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Spigelian Hernia
Lumps and Bumps Removal
Laparoscopic Bilateral Hernia Surgery
Incisional Hernia Repair
Adhesion Removal (Adhesiolysis)
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Recurrent Hernia
Adhesions
Abdominal Wall Defects
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
Healthy Living Advice
Achalasia Surgery
Pancreatitis
Lipoma Removal
Weight Gain
Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
Abdominal Reconstruction
Lipoma
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Verruca, Moles and Skin Tags)
Appendicitis
No Mesh Hernia Repair

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

Insurers

  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality
  • Cigna
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • AXA Health
  • Healix Health Services
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • The Exeter
  • Benenden Health
  • National Friendly
  • Bupa Global
  • The PHC
  • Aetna
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • General and Medical

Fees

  • New appointment

    £200
  • Follow-up appointment

    £150
*May vary on location

Locations

The Clementine Churchill Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

The Clementine Churchill Hospital, Sudbury Hill, Harrow, United Kingdom, HA1 3RX

4.81(2,452 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
15:30 - 20:00
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
15:30 - 20:00
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Spire Harpenden Hospital

Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, United Kingdom, AL5 4BP

4.88(1,451 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
18:00 - 20:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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The Cobham Clinic

Lewsey Road, Luton, United Kingdom, LU4 0DZ

4.73(274 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
08:00 - 18:00
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

One Stop Healthcare

One Medical House, Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, HP2 7YU

4.81(7,138 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
18:30 - 20:00
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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One Hatfield Hospital

Hatfield Avenue Hatfield business Park, Hatfield, United Kingdom, AL10 9UA

4.78(3,053 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
18:00 - 20:00
Thursday
08:00 - 12:00
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Gastric Bypass
80
6
Weight Loss/Bariatric Surgery
77
6
Gastric Sleeve
71
2

Contact

Book online

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Aruna Munasinghe is friendly, professional, and clear in his explanations, helping patients feel at ease. He provides thorough information on procedures such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and various hernia repairs, leading to confident patient decisions and successful outcomes. Patients highlight his skill, knowledgeable approach, and compassionate manner, contributing to excellent recovery and positive experiences. Individuals seeking treatment for weight loss and different hernia conditions report outstanding results.

5
verified patient
18 Sep 2026

Aruna Munasinghe is excellent in his mannerism of dealing with his patients. He is very courteous, knowledgeable and takes his time to explain everything. Questions are answered fully without having to rush through them.

5
verified patient
16 Sep 2026

I really felt safe with Dr Munasinghe. He explained everything in details and I felt comfortable with what I had to undertake. Very approachable and happy to answer any question.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
14 Sep 2026

Mr Munasinghe is an incredibly friendly, empathetic, professional and caring consultant who goes out of his way to explain the risks and consequences of any treatment. For my recent gall bladder operation, he was absolutely superb in describing what had happened as part of the diagnosis and the different steps that he would propose in terms of the operation and post operation care programme. He sets everything out in an easy to understand fashion, supported by other pictures and materials which underline the process which he intends to follow. On the day of the operation itself, he was caring and reassuring and couldn't have gone further to assuage any concerns or nervousness. After the operation had been successful, he then advised on appropriate next steps to enhance the convalescence. Overall, he is absolutely first class, both as a consultant and as a fellow human being - inspirational. He is also wonderfully supported by Ana who was professional and helpful around the practicalities such as appointments and paperwork - they are a great team!

5
verified patient
14 Sep 2026

Very thorough and calming nature

5
verified patient
10 Sep 2026

I found Mr Aruna to be very professional and helpful. He took time to clearly explain everything in a way that was clear to me.

Patient seen for:
4.67
verified patient
07 Sep 2026

Very helpful and great at explaining the procedures. Also took the time to listen to my concerns and address them. All in all was a good meeting. Also made me feel at ease.

5
verified patient
25 Aug 2026

I generally don’t think I’ll ever be able to thank my consultant and the whole team enough for what they’ve done for me. Choosing to have surgery was such a massive decision. I was excited, terrified, emotional and probably asked a million questions along the way but from the very beginning I felt listened to, reassured and completely cared for. I never felt like I was just another name on a list. My worries were taken seriously, everything was explained properly and I always felt like I was in safe hands. Nothing at all was too much trouble. The care I received around my surgery was incredible. I was so nervous and completely out my comfort zone but every single person I came across treated me with so much kindness and compassion. Those little moments of reassurance honestly meant more than they probably realised. This surgery has already changed so much for me, I’m only 7 weeks post op. It wasn’t just about loosing weight. It was about finally doing something for myself, getting some of my confidence back and feeling like I was taking control of my life again. To have had such an amazing consultant and team beside me through something so huge is something I’ll always be grateful for. I will never forget the care I received and I honestly couldn’t recommend them enough. Thankyou for making one of the biggest and most emotional decisions of my life feel safe, supported and possible! You’ve played a part in changing my life and I’ll always be thankful for that.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
25 Aug 2026

I had an amazing experience with Mr Aruna Munasinghe. He was professional, reassuring and caring throughout the entire process. He explained everything clearly, answered all my questions and made me feel completely comfortable and confident in his care. I’m extremely happy with my surgery and would highly recommend him to anyone considering bariatric surgery.

5
verified patient
24 Aug 2026

M Munasinghe was a reassuring, calm presence who provided me with great confidence in the operation to remove a cyst from my neck. Throughout the process he was clear and provided me with all the information I needed.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
22 Aug 2026

Mr Munasinghe is an excellent doctor and a highly skilled surgeon. He is very warm, highly personable, and clinically thorough. The combination of Mr Munasinghe’s professionalism, clinical skills, and social competence are unmatched in my experience. I should know because, while I was Mr Munasinghe’s patient, I am also a doctor. Mr Munasinghe’s administrator Ana Lloyd-Jones also deserves special mention. She is very responsive and very warm in her communication. Together, Mr Munasinghe and Ana make a great clinical team. I recommend them very highly.

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Skill Endorsements

20 May 2026
Endorsed for
Video Consultation
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery

Dr Paul Kirk

Dr Paul Kirk

Cardiologist
Is a colleague

A dedicated professional with exceptional skills in GI surgery . Great Clinician and an outstanding teacher.

10 Mar 2026
Endorsed for
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
General Surgery
Hernia Repair (Keyhole)

Mr Shobhit Verma

Mr Shobhit Verma

Orthopaedic Surgeon

First class surgeon with excellent laparoscopic skills and a clear commitment to quality, governance and education in surgery.

17 Feb 2026
Endorsed for
Video Consultation
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery

Mr Barnaby Barrass

Mr Barnaby Barrass

Urologist
Is a colleague

An exceptional surgeon and colleague. He combines excellent clinical judgement with a calm, patient-centred approach.

07 Feb 2026
Endorsed for
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
General Surgery
Gallstones

Dr Sudeep Tanwar

Dr Sudeep Tanwar

Gastroenterologist
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FAQ

What are Mr Aruna Munasinghe's reviews like?

Mr Aruna Munasinghe's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 348 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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