Mr Shwetal Dighe
General Surgeon
Kent, ME14 5FT
Verified profile
25 years of experience
Verified profile
25 years of experience
Patient Trust Score
280 recommendations for:
Latest endorsement
14 Oct 2021
Excellent surgeon - I would send my family to him
Mr Paras Jethwa
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About
Mr Shwetal Dighe works as a Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal and Thyroid Surgeon at the Darent Valley Hospital Dartford and Queen Mary Hospital in Sidcup. He is currently the clinical lead for Laparoscopic UGI surgery and pancreatitis, further expanding the service to receive referrals from adjacent Trusts.
He was appointed at the hospital as an Upper GI surgeon in 2015 and was responsible for introducing a new service in the hospital offering complex gallbladder surgery including laparoscopic bile duct exploration, anti-reflux surgery for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and complex hiatal hernia repair.
Shwetal qualified as a doctor (MBBS) from Grant Medical College in Mumbai in 1998 and completed his Surgical Training in India (MS General Surgery) in 1998 and spent two further years as a post Fellow Resident and General Surgery Lecturer in Grant Medical College.
During this period he obtained the prestigious degrees of the Diplomate of National Board (DNB New Delhi) and Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS).
He subsequently came to the UK to widen his surgical horizons and spent 3 years undertaking research in imaging of colonic cancer at the Institute of Cancer Research (London) for which he was awarded the Doctorate of Medical Research (MD Res) by the London University.
He undertook further specialist training in General Surgery and spent the last three years specialising in Laparoscopic Upper GI surgery.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- General Surgery
- Upper GI surgery
- Benign Upper GI surgery
- Antireflux surgery
- Complex hiatal hernia repairs.
- complex gall bladder surgery
- laparoscopic bile duct exploration
Benign Upper GI surgery
Antireflux surgery
Complex hiatal hernia repairs.
Laparoscopic hernia repair
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Hernia Repair (Keyhole) (24%)
- Gallstone Surgery (19%)
- Inguinal Hernia (10%)
- Acid Reflux Surgery (7%)
- Laparoscopy (6%)
- Others (34%)
Subspecialties
- Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery
All conditions and treatments
- Inguinal Hernia
- Hernia
- Femoral Hernia
- Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
- Gallstone Surgery
- Acid Reflux Surgery
- Laparoscopy
- Open Hernia Repair
- Colonoscopy
- Niseen's Fundoplication
- Coloproctology
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Achalasia Surgery
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6070462
Qualifications
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
MD(Research) Institute of Cancer Research (ICR)
British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons
Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons
British Hernia Society (BHS)
Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ALSGBI)
European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
languages spoken
- English
- Gujarati
- Urdu
consultation fees
- New appointment: £135
- Follow-up appointment: £100
insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Aviva Health
- Aetna
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
Location
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Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
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46 Tupwood Lane Caterham, Surrey, United Kingdom, CR3 6DP
46 Tupwood Lane Caterham, Surrey, United Kingdom, CR3 6DP
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3 New Mill Road, Orpington, United Kingdom, BR5 3TW
3 New Mill Road, Orpington, United Kingdom, BR5 3TW
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
226 reviews
5
I was very taken care of and made to feel comfortable. My procedure was throughly explained to me throughout.
4.25
Overall a very professional service that put you at your ease.
5
From the initial consultation to the after surgery procedure, the level of professionalism and care has been excellent. Mr Dighe went out of his way to meet me for a consultation when I had a concern post surgery and after put me at ease. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank him.
5
Balanced view and professional
5
Mr Dighe is an excellent Surgeon. I am very happy with how well my operation went.
5
I was fully informed of all aspects and treated with great respect. My operation was a great success and I feel back to normal now. Thank you to all the team.
5
Excellent. Mr Dighe fully explained the process and answered all my queries and concerns.
5
I received all the information I needed and was given to opportunity to ask questions about my surgery. I felt I was cared for throughout my experience
5
Mr Shwetal Dighe performed excellent key hole surgery under a general anaesthetic. I was discharged the same day with excellent advice for a speedy recovery. I felt very confident in Mr Dighe ability, his surgery and after care support.
5
Great service
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Excellent surgeon - I would send my family to him
14 Oct 2021Mr Paras Jethwa
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What are Mr Shwetal Dighe's reviews like?
Mr Shwetal Dighe's overall patient rating is 4.92 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 226 reviews
What languages does Mr Shwetal Dighe speak?
Mr Shwetal Dighe speaks English, Gujarati and Urdu
Where is Mr Shwetal Dighe located?
Mr Shwetal Dighe primarily practices at KIMS Hospital, located at Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
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What are Mr Shwetal Dighe working hours?
Mr Shwetal Dighe is working Tuesday (18:00 - 20:00), Wednesday (17:00 - 19:30), Friday (09:00 - 11:30)
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