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Mr Barry Paraskeva

Mr Barry Paraskeva

General Surgeon

London, W2 1NY

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29 years of experience
Verified profile
29 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.91

31 patient reviews

1 professional endorsement

4.94
Overall Experience
4.90
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.90
Explanation

31 recommendations for:

Hernia(6)
Inguinal Hernia(4)
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery(4)
Other(17)

Recent patient review

20 Feb 2024

Excellent manner, service and explanation

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About

Mr Paraskeva is a General and Colorectal Surgeon, specialising in minimally-invasive and virtually scar-free surgery ranging from colon cancers, diverticular disease to hernias and gallbladder surgery.

Mr Paraskeva is a pioneer in his field and was the first surgeon in the UK to remove the appendix and gallbladder using single port (incision) laparoscopic surgery aimed to reduce scars after an operation.

After graduating with honours from St Mary's Hospital Medical School in 1994 he went on to train in General and Colorectal Surgery in renowned hospitals in the North Thames area. His main interest lies in elective and emergency General surgery, with particular interest in laparoscopic surgery. He routinely performs laparoscopic appendix removal, hernia repair, gall bladder removal (cholecystectomy) and colorectal resections for benign and malignant disease. He also has an interest in both benign and malignant colorectal disorder.

Mr Paraskeva is an appointed consultant in the prestigious academic surgical unit at St Mary's Hospital. He is passionate about driving advances in his field and participates in research and education, aiming to improve surgical skills and techniques.

Mr Paraskeva is a keen educator and respected lecturer in surgery and is interested in providing educational seminars. He teaches basic and laparoscopic skills for the Royal College of Surgeons of England and lectures in all aspects of General Surgery at Imperial College.

Mr Paraskeva has expertise in the following areas:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • Scarless laparoscopic surgery
  • Scarless colon cancer removal
  • Scarless gallbladder removal
  • General Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery, Scarless Surgery
  • Colon cancers/Colon polyps
  • Diverticular disease
  • Hernia repair
  • Gall bladder removal (key-hole)
  • Anorectal conditions
  • Pilonidal sinus

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Hernia (19%)
  • Inguinal Hernia (13%)
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery (13%)
  • Colorectal Surgery (10%)
  • Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) (10%)
  • Others (35%)

Subspecialties
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Hernia
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Bowel Cancer
  • Altered Bowel Habits
  • Colon Cancer
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Anal Cancer
  • Anal Fissure
  • Anal Fistula
  • Appendicitis
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
  • Open Hernia Repair
  • Excision of Benign Lesions
  • Umbilical Hernia Repair
  • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
  • Abdominoperineal Resection
  • Appendicectomy
  • Bowel Diversion Surgery

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4103512


Qualifications
  • BSc (Hons)
  • MB BS (Hons) Imperial College London 1994
  • FRCS (General Surgery)
  • PhD

languages spoken
  • English
  • Greek
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £180

insurers
  • Bupa
  • Vitality Health
  • WPA
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Norwich Union
  • Simply Health
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • CS Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Legal & General
  • Aviva Health

Location

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The Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital

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Praed St, Paddington, London, United Kingdom, W2 1NY
Praed St, Paddington, London, United Kingdom, W2 1NY
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Praed St, London, United Kingdom, W2 1NY
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Reviews

All reviews(31)
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Hernia (6)
Inguinal Hernia (4)
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery (4)
Colorectal Surgery (3)
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) (3)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

31 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent manner, service and explanation

20 Feb 2024verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Paraskeva was extremely reassuring. He explained my condition, & the procedure required very clearly. I had total confidence in him, which for a rather nervous patient like myself, was invaluable.

05 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hernia

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Was offered an appointment very quickly and then the surgery was carried out within a week. Very happy with the whole experience, Mr Paraskeva was friendly and extremely professional

28 Sep 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Rectal Bleeding
Altered Bowel Habits
Excision of Benign Lesions

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Paraskeva spent the time to explain all the options to me very clearly. The care I received was excellent and the recovery from the operation smoother than I had expected. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr Paraskeva to others or to return to see him if needed.

06 Sep 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Open Hernia Repair
Hernia

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Always enjoy my appointments with Barry.

06 Jun 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colorectal Surgery
Colon Cancer
Bowel Cancer

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

From Initial consultation through to the follow up appointment after my procedure, Mr Paraskeva was very professional throughout and was happy to answer any questions or address any worries that I had. I was very happy with overall experience under Mr Paraskevas' care.

30 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He was very good to deal with, both in the examination of my condition (a painful hernia) and his recommendations. On the day of surgery he was friendly and encouraging. The follow-up examination was very satisfactory and he showed concern and interest in me.

16 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hernia

3.5

4.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
3.00
Explanation

Mr Paraskeva explained the procedure well beforehand. However, the operation was not as straightforward as expected, and it was difficult to find out what had actually been done.

13 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Umbilical Hernia Repair
Hernia

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

The question is not well worded! In my experience Mr Paraskeva was professional, kind, concerned about my well being and took time to explain everything to me. The outcome of the procedure would indicate that he is also technically excellent

11 Feb 2023verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Personable, reassuring, calming and a very good communicator. I was always condenser that I was in good hands

10 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Inguinal Hernia
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General Surgery (1)

1 endorsement

An outstanding laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgeon

28 Feb 2018
Endorsed for
General Surgery

Mr James Kinross

General Surgery
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FAQ

What are Mr Barry Paraskeva's reviews like?

Mr Barry Paraskeva's overall patient rating is 4.91 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 31 reviews

What languages does Mr Barry Paraskeva speak?

Mr Barry Paraskeva speaks English and Greek

Where is Mr Barry Paraskeva located?

Mr Barry Paraskeva primarily practices at The Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital, located at Praed St, Paddington, London, United Kingdom, W2 1NY
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