BSc, MBChB, MD, FRCS
General Surgeon
22 years of experience
Edgbaston, B5 7UG
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15 connections in healthcare
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by Dr. Jacqueline Radley, Ms Melissa Cunha and 3 other professionals
22 years of experience
Edgbaston, B5 7UG
(+1 more)
15 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr. Jacqueline Radley, Ms Melissa Cunha and 3 other professionals
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Mr Benjamin Tan is a Consultant Surgeon specialising in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, where he has been part of the team since January 2017. Alongside this he also practices privately at the Priory Hospital and Harborne Hospital in Birmingham.
He graduated with an MBChB from the University of Glasgow in 2003 and in 2012, Mr Tan earned his MD from the University of Edinburgh. His work on cancer cachexia has been published extensively in medical journals. He completed his specialist surgical training in general and upper GI surgery in the East Midlands, receiving his Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2014 and his Certificate of Completion of Training in 2016.
Before joining Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mr Tan completed an advanced oesophago-gastric fellowship at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge. He is skilled in both laparoscopic and open surgical techniques, focusing on complex oesophago-gastric conditions such as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, hiatal hernias, and cancers of the oesophagus and stomach.
Alongside his clinical practice, Mr Tan contributes to surgical education by teaching online for the University of Edinburgh’s Masters of Surgical Sciences programme. He maintains an active research interest in nutrition and body composition and their impact on outcomes following oesophago-gastric cancer surgery.
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Graduated 2003
Mr. Benjamin Tan graduated with an MBChB from the University of Glasgow in 2003 and was awarded an MD from the University of Edinburgh in 2012 for his EU-funded research into cancer cachexia. He completed his specialist surgical training in general and upper gastrointestinal surgery in the East Midlands, earning his Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2014 and his Certificate of Completion of Training in 2016.
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Priory Rd,, Edgbaston, United Kingdom, B5 7UG
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Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2TQ
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Brilliant / First class service a pleasure to attend consultations the advise and assistance offered is excellent in every way.

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Mr Tan was exceptionally he and all the team were brilliant couldn’t ask for or get better health care 👍👍thank you all from the bottom of my hearts Margaret J xx

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Everything great at every stage very pleased with care given There is a marked difference with the QE to other hospitals, excellent appointment system and nurses/doctor care all through first class special shout out to Mr Ben Tan

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I was really pleased with how my appointment went with Mr Tan to discuss a possible gall bladder removal. He really put my mind at ease and took my symptoms seriously. He answered all my questions and brought up things that I hadn't considered.

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I found Mr Tan very professional and easy to understand his explanation of forthcoming treatment. He is a very pleasant and outgoing person and would recommend him to anyone facing the condition I had.

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Mr Tan always has a friendly manner he is a credit to the NHS every time we have visited the hospital he has asked how you are feeling and he actually listens to what you have to say he has a lot empathy. From when we had our first meeting he explained everything in plain English what would happen and what to expect and we can’t thank him enough for his work as my husband is now cancer free due to his brilliant work

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Every time I visit Doctor Benjamin he greets me with a lovely smile he makes me feel at ease. Doctor Tan explained and reassured me through my feelings and behaviours he understands my needs and is available to help and guide me with further issues outside my appointment.

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Excellent, positive, constructive and above all very reassuriing. Mr Tan represents QE at its very best . In what was a very difficult period of my life I have never at any time felt anything other than being well cared for by a very professional team . Today’s visit met those same standards .

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Mr Tan is an exceptional Upper GI surgeon with a well-deserved reputation for outstanding patient care. His expertise in complex oesophago-gastric surgery, combined with his clear communication and genuine commitment to his patients, makes him a truly valued colleague. Highly recommended.
03 Apr 2026
Dr. Jacqueline Radley
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Ms Melissa Cunha
General SurgeonInspiring colleague
10 Mar 2026
Dr Thuva Amuthan
General PractitionerGreat upper GI surgeon, inspire confidence, always smiling and willing to help.
10 Dec 2025
Mr Maninder Kalkat
Cardiothoracic SurgeonWhat are Mr Benjamin Tan's reviews like?
Mr Benjamin Tan's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 14 reviews.
What languages does Mr Benjamin Tan speak?
Mr Benjamin Tan speaks English and Mandarin
Where is Mr Benjamin Tan located?
Mr Benjamin Tan primarily practices at The Priory Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at Priory Rd,, Edgbaston, United Kingdom, B5 7UG
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What are Mr Benjamin Tan working hours?
Mr Benjamin Tan is working Tuesday (08:30 - 11:30), Wednesday (17:00 - 20:00)
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