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Professor Deena Harji

MB ChB MSc

General Surgeon

18 years of experience

Wilmslow, SK9 1NY

(+1 more)

12 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Kapil Sahnan, Mr Benjamin Baker and 2 other professionals

5

/5

(35 reviews)

18 years of experience

Wilmslow, SK9 1NY

(+1 more)

12 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Kapil Sahnan, Mr Benjamin Baker and 2 other professionals

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Robotic Surgery
21
1
Bowel Resection
10
Colorectal Cancer
8

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About Professor Deena Harji

Professor Deena Harji is a multi-award-winning Consultant Robotic and Colorectal Surgeon and has a large colorectal practice in Manchester. She is an internationally recognised expert in all areas of colorectal cancer management and uses robotic surgery wherever possible for its precision and reduced surgical trauma. She has performed over 500 robotic operations, which the majority for cancer resections. She is the most experienced robotic surgeon in Greater Manchester. Alongside robotic surgery she uses allied digital technology wherever appropriate to improve her patient’s outcomes.

Professor Harji studied Medicine at the University of Birmingham before moving on to basic surgical training in the West Midlands. She then underwent a period of research at the John Goligher Colorectal Unit in Leeds culminating in her PhD in 2017. She then progressed into higher surgical training where she was trained in pelvic exenteration and robotic surgery and represented colorectal trainees across the UK and Ireland as Dukes Club President. This intense period of training and study ended with her being awarded the Intercollegiate ASGBI Gold Medal for her performance in the FRCS (2019) and the Association of Coloproctology Great Britain and Ireland Young Coloproctologist of the Year (2020). She remains the only surgeon to receive both accolades.

Following completion of surgical training Deena was awarded a year-long European Society of Coloproctology Fellowship to study robotic surgery in the world-renowned colorectal department in Bordeaux being exposed to operating volumes and specialised techniques not available in the UK. Deena was awarded the Diploma of the European Board of Surgical Qualification (ESBQ) in 2019 in Vienna. She was appointed to Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon in 2021.

Professor Harji is a National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Advanced Fellow and an Associate Professor of Surgical Trials at the University of Leeds and has a large academic portfolio including NIHR RfPB and NIHR-HTA trials with total grant funding approaching £6 million. She has published multiple peer reviewed papers, written book chapters and published multiple peer-reviewed robotic technical videos. Deena is in great demand as an international speaker and has given invited podium lectures in London, Amsterdam, Greece and Milan over the past year and is due to speak in Kuwait, Switzerland, and Paris in 2025. 

Professor Harji sits on the Robotic and Digital Surgery Committee at the Royal College of Surgeons of England and is a founder member of their Future of Surgery Innovation Hub. She is a member of the European Organisation of Treatment and Research for Cancer Quality of Life group and a is member of the research committee of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland. Deena currently is currently leading a guideline group at the European Society of Coloproctology assessing the functional outcomes after colorectal surgery.


Subspecialties

  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
  • Colorectal Surgery

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(71)
Skill Endorsements
(5)

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Robotic Surgery
21
1
Bowel Resection
10
Colorectal Cancer
8
Haemorrhoids
3
3
Colon Cancer
3
1
Bowel Cancer
4
Inguinal Hernia
4
Colorectal Surgery
3
Anal Fissure
3
Stoma Reversal
3
Diverticulitis
2
Hernia
1
Endometriosis
1
Bowel Surgery (Colectomy)
1
Abdominoperineal Resection
1
Crohn's Disease
1
Anal Fistula
1
Diverticular Disease
1
Stoma Care
1
Colostomy Surgery
1
Botox Injections for Anal Fissure
1
Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy
Laparoscopic Bilateral Hernia Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy
Fistulectomy and Seton Insertion
Video Consultation
Rectal Biopsy
Reversal of Hartmann's Procedure
Sigmoid Colectomy for Diverticular Disease
Spigelian Hernia
Lumps and Bumps Removal
Abdominal (Ventral) Hernia
Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-pouch) Surgery
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Perianal Disease
Umbilical (Belly-Button) Hernia
Adhesiolysis
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Haemorrhoidal Artery Ligation Operation (HALO)
Perianal Abscess
Transanal Haemorrhoid Dearterialisation (THD)
Abdominal Wall Defects
Banding of Haemorrhoids
Adhesions
Anorectal Conditions
Appendicitis
Stoma Surgery
Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)
Enterocutaneous Fistula
Faecal Occult Blood (FOB) Test
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Femoral Hernia
Coloproctology
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Appendicectomy
Bowel Diversion Surgery
Lipoma
Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
Malignant Bowel Obstruction
General Surgery
Mesenteric Ischemia
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Small Bowel Cancer
Altered Bowel Habits
Laparoscopy
Bowel Obstruction
Incisional Hernia Repair
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
Lipoma Removal
Open Hernia Repair
Surgical Oncology
Umbilical Hernia Repair
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Anal Prolapse
Faecal Incontinence
Excision of Benign Lesions
Excision of Sebaceous Cysts
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
Removal of Rectum and Colon (Proctocolectomy)
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Moles and Skin Tags)
Ileostomy Surgery
Pilonidal Sinus Disorders
Rectal Bleeding
Colon Cancer Screening
Rectal Cancer

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6155521

Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI)

No. 00604


Education

University of Birmingham

Medicine

Graduated 2007


Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Gujarati
  • Hindi

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • WPA
  • Vitality
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Cigna

Fees

  • New appointment

    £300
  • Follow-up appointment

    £175
*May vary on location

Locations

HCA Healthcare UK The Wilmslow Hospital

52 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, United Kingdom, SK9 1NY

4.86(2938 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
17:00 - 19:30
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
17:00 - 19:30
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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The Christie Private Care

The Christie Private Care, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, United Kingdom, M20 4BX

4.90(1069 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
17:30 - 20:00
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Robotic Surgery
21
1
Bowel Resection
10
Colorectal Cancer
8

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Professor Deena Harji consistently demonstrates a caring, professional, reassuring, and empathetic approach, making patients feel at ease and well cared for. She provides clear and thorough explanations both before and after surgery, ensuring patients feel safe and confident. Her post-operative care, including daily follow-up calls, is excellent. Patients frequently commend her exceptional skill with advanced robotic surgery, often highlighting successful bowel resections for colorectal cancer.

5
verified patient
10 May 2026

My research and decision to request a private consultation with Professor Deena Harji in preference to Surgery at Lancaster Royal Infirmary has proved to be a wise move. Being fortunate to have one of the leading advanced robotic colorectal surgeons was indeed fortunate for me,howbeit on a private basis which proved expensive. I only spent 5 nights at the Christie Private care and currently l am at home on my eleventh day of recovery. I cannot say enough about Professor Harji caring manner,capacity to empathise and warmth.l felt valued and cared for.Surfice to say a formidable Surgeon and human being.

5
verified patient
03 May 2026

Professor Harji was excellent throughout. She took the time to listen to the specific concerns I had and clearly took them into account when advising on the best course of action for my condition. I felt completely at ease under her care and confident that she was balancing the best definitive treatment with the worries I had. I can’t recommend her enough.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
21 Apr 2026

I was looked after incredibly well. Everything was explained thoroughly to me and before and after my surgery I was well looked after. I felt safe under the care.

5
verified patient
14 Apr 2026

Professor Harji took the time to explain everything clearly to me before the operation, she answered my questions and gave me lots of reassurance. Professor Harji is clearly very passionate about surgery and achieving excellent patient outcomes. Her manner and approach made me feel at ease throughout the process and I felt extremely well cared for. Professor Harji is my superhero.

5
verified patient
01 Mar 2026

Professor Harji has been amazing from when I required my emergency operation up until my recent operation when we first met I knew I was in safe hands and I could trust my life with her. Would highly recommend her when I was anxious she put me at ease which was a big help. I knew I would be safe in her care would highly recommend so glad she was my surgeon.

5
verified patient
31 Jan 2026

Caring considerate and lovely bed side manner . Always happy to answer all my questions. Very re assuring . Feel like I am in safe hands

5
verified patient
30 Jan 2026

Never have I met a more professional and pleasant person. She talked me, and my wife, through every aspect of the future treatment of this serious ailment and the subsequent procedures that would follow. Never too much trouble to talk things through. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have met this lady in a professional capacity and hopefully, will meet in more convivial surroundings! Many Thanks Deena to you and your team at The Christie. Stuart and Marion

5
verified patient
22 Jan 2026

Professor Harji put me at ease at every appointment. She explained everything clearly both before and after surgery, as well as during my follow-up. I felt safe, listened to, and fully supported. She understood my concerns, answered every question clearly and professionally, and genuinely cared about achieving the best possible outcome for me.

5
verified patient
21 Jan 2026

Awesome! Prof Deena confident, reassuring and hugely charismatic. Nothing is too much trouble. I couldn’t rate her more highly.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
21 Jan 2026

Highly professional and empathetic. My surgery went without complications. I was sent home the day after the surgery and I am pain free four days later. Prof Harji phone every day to check on my recovery.

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Skill Endorsements

Deena is a fantastic clinician. She has a wonderful bedside manner and is an brilliant surgeon.

21 Jan 2026
Endorsed for
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Surgery

MS

Mr Kapil Sahnan

General Surgeon
Is a colleague

Superb highly skilled surgeon and colleague who is a pleasure to work with

02 Jul 2025
Endorsed for
Colorectal Surgery
Haemorrhoids
Robotic Surgery

Mr Benjamin Baker

Mr Benjamin Baker

Plastic Surgeon
Is a colleague

09 Jun 2025
Endorsed for
Haemorrhoids
Colorectal Surgery

Mr Henry Ferguson

Mr Henry Ferguson

General Surgeon
We trained together

01 Jan 2025
Endorsed for
Colorectal Surgery
Haemorrhoids

Mr Yazan Masannat

Mr Yazan Masannat

Breast Surgeon
Is a colleague
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FAQ

What are Professor Deena Harji's reviews like?

Professor Deena Harji's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 35 reviews.

What languages does Professor Deena Harji speak?

Professor Deena Harji speaks English, French, Gujarati and Hindi

Where is Professor Deena Harji located?

Professor Deena Harji primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK The Wilmslow Hospital, located at 52 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, United Kingdom, SK9 1NY
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Professor Deena Harji is working Tuesday (17:30 - 20:00), Friday (17:00 - 19:30)

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