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
Benign Upper GI surgery
Antireflux surgery
Complex hiatal hernia repairs.
Laparoscopic hernia repair
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General Medical Council
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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)
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218 reviews
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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.
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Great service
5
Mr Shwetal explained everything answered all my questions and really putting me at ease stopping me from being anxious.
4.5
No fuss, easy experience.
5
The experience from the consultation through the operation was excellent . I could not fault Mr Dighe , Every step was explained and any questions answered . He made the whole experience easy .Thank you.
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Provided clarity during assessment and answered my questions
5
I have been most fortunate and blessed to have my umbilical hernia procedure with this amazing surgeon - Shwetal Dighe. He has repaired my hernia to the highest possible standard, leaving it feeling strong, with the most minimal of scarring. He has been reassuring from the very first time I met him, instilling me with confidence and certainty. As well as being totally professional, his bedside manner is gentle, calm and polite. He is an absolute gentleman and has treated me with great care and respect, not only on the day of the operation, but before and after. Indeed, not only is he a highly skilled surgeon, he is clearly an extremely kind person and this shines through his personality. I will feel eternally grateful to Mr.Dighe, not only for fixing me so well, but also for making me feel so special and important. He is an absolutely brilliant surgeon and a most rare and special man.
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Mr Dighe is very friendly and approachable and explains everything so it’s easy to understand and make decisions.
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Pleasant doctor, reassuring during surgery, put me at ease. Entire process was made much easier because of this.
5
The whole process from the first consultation through to the operation and the final outpatient appointment have been excellent, thanks. Robert Artt
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Excellent surgeon - I would send my family to him
Mr Paras Jethwa
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Mr Shwetal Dighe's overall patient rating is 4.92 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 218 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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