MB ChB MSc
18 years of experience
Wilmslow, SK9 1NY
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18 years of experience
Wilmslow, SK9 1NY
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12 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Kapil Sahnan, Mr Benjamin Baker and 2 other professionals
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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.
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General Medical Council
No. 6155521
Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI)
No. 00604
University of Birmingham
Medicine
Graduated 2007
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£300Follow-up appointment
£17552 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, United Kingdom, SK9 1NY
The Christie Private Care, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, United Kingdom, M20 4BX
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Caring considerate and lovely bed side manner . Always happy to answer all my questions. Very re assuring . Feel like I am in safe hands
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
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.
Awesome! Prof Deena confident, reassuring and hugely charismatic. Nothing is too much trouble. I couldn’t rate her more highly.
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.
Deena is a fantastic clinician. She has a wonderful bedside manner and is an brilliant surgeon.
21 Jan 2026MS
Mr Kapil Sahnan
General SurgeonSuperb highly skilled surgeon and colleague who is a pleasure to work with
02 Jul 2025
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Plastic Surgeon
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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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