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Dr. Kunal Shetty

MBBS, MRCS, MSc, DIC, PhD, FRCS, FACS

General Surgeon

Live bookings available

23 years of experience

London, SE1 2PR

(+1 more)

10 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Elias Kovoor, Dr. Kasra Razi and 2 other professionals

5

/5

(6 reviews)

Live bookings available

23 years of experience

London, SE1 2PR

(+1 more)

10 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Elias Kovoor, Dr. Kasra Razi and 2 other professionals

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Bowel Surgery (Colectomy)
3
Colonoscopy
2
Adhesion Removal (Adhesiolysis)
2

Contact

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About Dr. Kunal Shetty

Mr Kunal Shetty is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon with a private practice at HCA The Shard Outpatients and London Bridge Hospital. His NHS practice is at Darent Valley Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital where he introduced Endoluminal Robotic surgery to the region. He is also an advanced endoscopist and is his NHS trust's lead endoscopy trainer.

He treats a wide variety of colorectal conditions and hernias using the latest techniques that include robotic surgery offering precision, minimal invasivess and organ preservation. His sub-specialist expertise are in bowel cancer, IBD and advanced colonic polyps. For haemorrhoids and fistulas he is versatile with Rafaelo, VAAFT, THD, HALO and conventional forms of treatment.

After specialist certification in London, he undertook fellowships at St Mark's London and St James's Leeds, both centres of excellence for colorectal surgery. Towards organ preservation for early cancer he trained to perform endoluminal surgery at West China Hospital, China. He was awarded an MSc in surgical technology and a PhD from Imperial College London for his work on sensing, AI and flexible robotics.

He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and currently serves as regional ACPGBI representative for south-east London and Kent.


Subspecialties

  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
  • Lower GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(15)
Skill Endorsements
(11)

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Bowel Surgery (Colectomy)
3
Colonoscopy
2
Adhesion Removal (Adhesiolysis)
2
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
1
Lipoma Removal
1
Bowel Obstruction
1
Bowel Cancer
1
Altered Bowel Habits
1
Excision of Benign Lesions
1
Bowel Resection
1
Endoscopic Surgery
1
Colon Cancer
2
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
2
Diverticular Disease
2
Robotic Surgery
1
Haemorrhoids
1
Anal Fistula
1
Colorectal Cancer
1
Polyposis Syndromes
1
Video-Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment (VAAFT)
Skin Tags
Umbilical Hernia Repair
Surgical Oncology
Perianal Abscess
Stoma Surgery
Sphincteroplasty
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Reversal of Hartmann's Procedure
Rectal Biopsy
Faecal Incontinence
Open Hernia Repair
Diverticulitis
Lumps and Bumps Removal
Crohn's Disease
Laparoscopy
Laparoscopic Bilateral Hernia Surgery
Inguinal Node Dissection
Ileostomy Surgery
Blood in Stool / Rectal Bleeding (Haematochezia)
Haemorrhoidal Artery Ligation Operation (HALO)
Anal Prolapse
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST) Excision
Endoscopy (OGD)
Bowel Diversion Surgery
Anal Cancer
Banding of Haemorrhoids
Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM)
Abdominal Wall Surgery
Abdominal Reconstruction
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Verruca, Moles and Skin Tags)
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Sigmoidoscopy
Botox Injections for Anal Fissure
Sebaceous Cyst Removal
Appendicectomy
Umbilical (Belly-Button) Hernia
Robotic Total Mesorectal Excision
Recurrent Hernia
Endoscopic Pilonidal Sinus Treatment (EPSiT)
Pilonidal Sinus Disorders
Robotic hemicolectomy
General Surgery
Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs)
Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
Malignant Bowel Obstruction
Removal of Rectum and Colon (Proctocolectomy)
Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-pouch) Surgery
Lipoma
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST)
Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy
Desmoid Tumours
Pilonidal Sinus Excision
Anorectal Conditions
Rafaelo Procedure
Anal Fissure
Robotic Hernia Repair
Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery
Abdominal Wall Defects
Sigmoid Colectomy for Diverticular Disease
Abdominal (Ventral) Hernia
Stoma Reversal
Appendicitis
Colostomy Surgery
Stricture Treatment
Perianal Disease
Transanal Haemorrhoid Dearterialisation (THD)
Enterocutaneous Fistula
Anorectal Sepsis
Spigelian Hernia
Femoral Hernia
Colon Cancer Screening
Robotic-Assisted (da Vinci) Surgery
Robotic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST) Surgery
Hernia
Radiofrequency Treatments
Mesenteric Ischemia
Lymph Node Removal (Lymphadenectomy)
Rectal Pain
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
Small Bowel Cancer
Abdominoperineal Resection
Incisional Hernia Repair
Recurrent Rectal Prolapse
Haemorrhoidectomy
Intestinal Failure
Gastroscopy
Functional Gut
Fistulectomy and Seton Insertion
Enterocele
Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)
Diarrhoea
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)
Constipation
Anorectal Melanoma
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Adhesions
Colorectal Surgery
Rectal Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6096209

Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI)

No. 01738

Royal College of Surgeons

No. 1026158

The American College of Surgeons (ACS)

No. 3224247


Education

Imperial College London

Robotics, AI, Sensing

Graduated 2014


Qualifications

→ MB BS 2003 Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

→ MRCS – Member of the Royal College of Surgeons

→ MSc – Surgical Technology, Imperial College London

→ DIC – Diploma of Imperial College

→ PhD – Imperial College London

→ FRCS – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons

→ FACS – Fellow of the American College of Surgeons


Languages spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Tulu

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Aviva Health
  • Bupa
  • WPA

Fees

  • New appointment

    £250
  • Follow-up appointment

    £175
*May vary on location

Locations

HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital

27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR

4.83(5,522 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
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HCA UK at The Shard

St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS

4.82(5,243 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
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Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Bowel Surgery (Colectomy)
3
Colonoscopy
2
Adhesion Removal (Adhesiolysis)
2

Contact

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Reviews

5
verified patient
14 Oct 2026

Mr Shetty approached a serious subject of possible cancer very delicately, but with truth of possibilities of outcome. He co-ordinated with another department to do the operations on the same day, which is rare as far as I know. He was clear in his explanation of what would happen in the operation and possible outcomes, but sensitively. He took my views of my preferred approach and outcome and was mindful during the operation. He did the Robotic operation. He came and saw me following day and explained aftercare in the hospital and after discharge. Follow up appointment was within 3 weeks, and explained the overall outcome very professionally, clear English and the professional body language. The healing from the operation is extremely good.

5
verified patient
23 Sep 2026

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Mr Shetty for the excellent care I received during the excision of a lump from my chest wall. From my initial consultation through to the procedure and post-operative care, Mr Shetty demonstrated a high level of clinical expertise, professionalism and attention to detail. He explained the procedure clearly, answered my questions patiently, and ensured that I felt reassured and well informed throughout. His bedside manner was excellent—he was approachable, compassionate and genuinely attentive to my concerns. I also greatly appreciated the confidence and precision with which he performed the surgery. His surgical skills were outstanding, and the whole experience was handled with great care and professionalism. The advice and guidance I received regarding post-operative wound care, recovery and what to expect afterwards were particularly helpful. I felt well supported and knew what to look out for during my recovery. Overall, I am extremely grateful to Mr Shetty and his team for the high standard of care I received. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others seeking a skilled, knowledgeable and compassionate surgical consultant.

5
verified patient
21 Sep 2026

Very pleased with my experience with Mr Shetty and his team. He has a calm demeanour and put me at ease during my emergency admission and surgery.

5
verified patient
21 Sep 2026

I had a good experience with regards to my procedure starting from admission to discharge. Mr. Shetty explained the procedure in a way that I will understand it fully and in a professional manner. He deals with his patient with compassion and prifessionalism

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
15 Sep 2026

Mr Shetty is an exceptionally skilled surgeon. He was recommended to me by a friend whose mother was faced with a similar health issue as mine. My booking was straightforward and I was glad that I was able to obtain a slot without a long wait. Mr Shetty was professional and empathetic in his approach, he was able to allay my anxieties and discuss my treatment options in detail. He not only took time to answer all my questions but also provided some illustrations and gave clear explanations regarding treatment steps and plans to support my recovery/ follow up. My minimally invasive robotic surgery went according to plan and the best part was that I was out of hospital surprisingly quickly. My family and I are most grateful to his intervention and calm support. I highly recommend Mr Shetty.

5
verified patient
14 Sep 2026

Staff were very caring and helpful.Thr consultant gave the fullest explanations of the procedure and explained all he was doing. This was a check up visit and I was delighted the operation site had healed up completely. Indeed I had to have pointed out where the scar had been. I considered it had been a 100 per cent successful procedure.

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Skill Endorsements

Great colleague. Fantastic robotic surgeon

29 Oct 2026
Endorsed for
Rectal Cancer
Colonoscopy

Mr Elias Kovoor

Mr Elias Kovoor

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Is a colleague

Very likeable person with great surgical skills

14 Oct 2026
Endorsed for
Diverticular Disease
Colon Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Dr. Kasra Razi

Dr. Kasra Razi

General Surgeon
Is a colleague

I can’t recommend Mr Shetty highly enough !

14 Oct 2026
Endorsed for
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Diverticular Disease
Haemorrhoids

Dr Benjamin Warner

Dr Benjamin Warner

Gastroenterologist
I have looked after their patients

Kunal is an excellent robotic surgeon and endoscopist who deeply cares about his patients.

04 Oct 2026
Endorsed for
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Surgery

DS

Dr. Mitesh Sharma

General Surgeon
We trained together

FAQ

What are Dr. Kunal Shetty's reviews like?

Dr. Kunal Shetty's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 6 reviews.

What languages does Dr. Kunal Shetty speak?

Dr. Kunal Shetty speaks English, Kannada and Tulu

Where is Dr. Kunal Shetty located?

Dr. Kunal Shetty primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital, located at 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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