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Mr Shankar, Consultant General Surgeon, currently works as the Medical Director at HCA Lister Hospital and works as a consultant at The Harley Street Clinic, The Wellington Hospital, and HCA UK at University College Hospital. He works for the NHS at both University College hospitals and the Royal Free Hospitals. He is highly experienced in treating benign HPB conditions including acute and chronic pancreatitis, complex gallstone related conditions, emergency surgery, and duodenal polyposis.

Mr Shankar undertook his surgical training in London, working in units at The Middlesex, University College and Hammersmith Hospitals. During his training, he also undertook a research degree and was awarded an MD for his research into the Development of Colorectal Liver Metastases. Since being appointed as a consultant, he has previously taken on the additional responsibility of Divisional Clinical Director of Gastrointestinal Services at University College London Hospitals. Currently, He leads the Abdominal Sarcoma Unit, part of the London Sarcoma Service, at University College Hospital. Additionally, he runs the Hernia Clinic, providing both open and laparoscopic techniques.