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Mr Raj Harshen

Mr Raj Harshen

General Surgeon

Saint Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7RE

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33 years of experience
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33 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.33

6 patient reviews

4.33
Overall Experience
4.33
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.33
Explanation

6 recommendations for:

Hernia(2)
Gallstones(1)
Haemorrhoids(1)
Other(2)

Recent patient review

01 Feb 2024

No appointment offered to me. No contact from vitality

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About

Mr Raj Harshen is a Consultant General Surgeon who specialises in laparoscopic colorectal cancer resections, inflammatory bowel diseases, pelvic floor disorders, proctological disorders, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and gastroscopy. He did his surgical training initially in India and then his specialist training in the South Thames London deanery. He topped this off with an 18 month fellowship at the Guys and St Thomas' Hospital in London before taking up his consultant post at the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Raj completed his qualifications and surgical training in India, and then travelled to the UK to undertake and complete his specialist training at the South Thames London deanery. After this, Raj was invited to complete a fellowship at Guys and St Thomas' Hospital and went on to take up a Consultant post at the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Since becoming consultant, he has become known for achieving excellent results for his patients, as he has much experience with range of surgical techniques, having performed over 600 cancer resections and 250 endoscopic procedures every year with high success and low complication rates. Raj has since become clinical lead for General Surgery at the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and also the lead clinician on a project implementing latest diagnostic testing for colorectal cancer detection.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Day surgery

Minimal Access Surgery

Upper & Lower Endoscopy

General Surgery


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Hernia (33%)
  • Gallstones (17%)
  • Haemorrhoids (17%)
  • Gallbladder Disease (17%)
  • Umbilical (Belly-Button) Hernia (17%)

Subspecialties
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Hernia
  • Gallstones
  • Haemorrhoids
  • Anal Fistula
  • Bowel Cancer
  • Bowel Obstruction
  • Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diverticulitis
  • Faecal Incontinence
  • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
  • Abdominoperineal Resection
  • Appendicectomy
  • Bowel Cancer Screening
  • Bowel Diversion Surgery
  • Bowel Surgery (Colectomy)
  • Coloproctology
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Endoscopy (OGD)
  • Gallstone Surgery

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4752693


Qualifications

Education

MBBS

MS

Memberships

The Association Of Coloproctology

Royal College of Surgeons


languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Malayalam
  • Punjabi
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £200
  • Follow-up appointment: £110

insurers
  • General Medical
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • The Exeter
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Cigna
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • Norwich Union

Location

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Sussex Premier Health

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The Ridge, St Leonards, Hastings,, Saint Leonards-on-sea, United Kingdom, TN37 7RE
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Kings Dr, Eastbourne, United Kingdom, BN21 2UD
Kings Dr, Eastbourne, United Kingdom, BN21 2UD
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Reviews

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Hernia (2)
Gallbladder Disease (1)
Gallstones (1)
Haemorrhoids (1)
Umbilical (Belly-Button) Hernia (1)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

6 reviews

1

1.00
Overall Experience
1.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
1.00
Explanation

No appointment offered to me. No contact from vitality

01 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hernia

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent initial consultation leaving me with a high feeling of confidence.

01 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hernia

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Repair of umbilical hernia .Excellent experience.

21 May 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Umbilical (Belly-Button) Hernia

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Perfect. Answered all questions and v helpful

10 Mar 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gallbladder Disease

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

All excellent and reassuring

10 Mar 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Haemorrhoids

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Great consult. Listened to me and explained everything. Very helpful. Thank you.

26 Feb 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gallstones
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What are Mr Raj Harshen's reviews like?

Mr Raj Harshen's overall patient rating is 4.33 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 6 reviews

What languages does Mr Raj Harshen speak?

Mr Raj Harshen speaks English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi and Urdu

Where is Mr Raj Harshen located?

Mr Raj Harshen primarily practices at Sussex Premier Health, located at The Ridge, St Leonards, Hastings,, Saint Leonards-on-sea, United Kingdom, TN37 7RE
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