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Mr Murali Somasundaram

MBBS, BSc, PhD, FRCS

General Surgeon

Live bookings available

21 years of experience

London, NW3 2QG

(+3 more)

112 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Rame Sunthareswaran, Mr Hassan Elhassan and 4 other professionals

5

/5

(7 reviews)

Live bookings available

21 years of experience

London, NW3 2QG

(+3 more)

112 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Rame Sunthareswaran, Mr Hassan Elhassan and 4 other professionals

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Video Consultation
1
2
Gallstones
1
2
Laparoscopy
1

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About Mr Murali Somasundaram

Mr. Murali Somasundaram is a Consultant General Surgeon based in London with a specialist interest in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) surgery. Currently, he holds the position of Consultant General Surgeon and Service Line Lead for General Surgery at Barnet and Chase Farm NHS Hospitals, having been promoted to the role within 12 months of joining the department.

Mr. Somasundaram's career includes a significant tenure as a Senior Clinical Fellow in HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. He undertook surgical training in North Central London gaining exposure to HPB, transplant, vascular, colorectal, bariatric and Upper GI surgery.

Prior to this, he was a Surgical Research Fellow in Transplantation at the Oxford Transplant Centre and Northwick Park Institute for Medical Research conducting reseach in tissue engineering abdominal organs.

Mr. Somasundaram holds a Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in Surgical Sciences from the University of Oxford and he is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in England (FRCS). He graduated with his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Queen Mary University of London in 2005 and completed his Bachelor's degree in Clinical Materials in 2004. He received the Chairman's Award for Leadership for Barnet Hospital in 2025. 

His practice focuses on a patient centred approach bringing extensive training and specialist experience to general surgical care with specific expertise in gallbladder surgery.

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Subspecialties

  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
  • Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(7)
Skill Endorsements
(11)

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Video Consultation
1
2
Gallstones
1
2
Laparoscopy
1
Appendicectomy
1
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
1
Inguinal Hernia Repair
1
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
1
Abdominal (Ventral) Hernia
1
Hepatobiliary Surgery
2
General Surgery
2
Stomach / Abdominal Pain
1
Gallstone Surgery
1
Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
1
Umbilical Hernia Repair
Open Hernia Repair
Lipoma Removal
Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
Incisional Hernia Repair
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Bowel Diversion Surgery
Umbilical (Belly-Button) Hernia
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Recurrent Hernia
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Pancreatitis
Lipoma
Lumps and Bumps Removal
Jaundice
Inguinal Hernia
Hernia
Bowel Resection
Femoral Hernia
Adhesion Removal (Adhesiolysis)
Biliary Stricture
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Bile Duct Diseases
Appendicitis
Adhesions
Abdominal Wall Defects
Abdominal Wall Surgery
Liver Disease
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Spigelian Hernia
No Mesh Hernia Repair
Choledochal Cysts
Paraumbilical Hernia
Open Surgery
Bile Duct Stones (Choledocholithiasis)
Gallbladder Disease

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6127993


Education

University of London

Medicine

Graduated 2005

University of Oxford

Surgical Sciences

Graduated 2014

Queen Mary, University of London

Clinical Materials

Graduated 2004


Qualifications

MB BS University of London 2005

PhD Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford 2014


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • WPA
  • AXA Health
  • Bupa
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Aviva Health
  • Self-pay only
  • Healix Health Services
  • Vitality

Fees

  • New appointment

    £250
  • Follow-up appointment

    £200
*May vary on location

Locations

HCA Healthcare UK The Princess Grace Hospital

42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY

4.75(3,453 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

London Digestive Centre

41 Welbeck Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8DU

4.90(283 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
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Hadley Wood Hospital

52 Moxon Street, London, United Kingdom, EN5 5TS

4.74(27 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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The Royal Free London Private Patients Unit

Pond Street, London, United Kingdom, NW3 2QG

4.66(1,993 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Video Consultation
1
2
Gallstones
1
2
Laparoscopy
1

Contact

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Reviews

5
verified patient
18 Oct 2026

Excellent treatment- very calm doctor which was very helpful and kind to me a nervous patient

Patient seen for:
Reply from Murali Somasundaram
19 Oct 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to write this. Wish you the best going forward.

5
verified patient
22 Aug 2026

I can highly recommend Mr Somasundaram. He visited me every day while I was in hospital. He took the time to explain his findings clearly. He patiently answered all my questions. After a very difficult time for me , due to the seriousness of the condition, I have total confidence in him.

Reply from Murali Somasundaram
31 Aug 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to write this and for your kind words.

5
verified patient
10 Aug 2026

Mr Somasundaran was both thorough and patient in his treatment. I suffer from quite severe health anxiety and greatly appreciated his reassuring manner and comprehensive follow up to our two consultations.

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Reply from Murali Somasundaram
21 Aug 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to feedback

5
verified patient
09 Aug 2026

Dr Murali is a remarkable surgeon and I am so grateful for the expertise and exceptional care provided. He was empathetic and always listened patiently to my symptoms and concerns. His clear explanations gave me great confidence during my treatment. Thank you Dr Murali I would always recommend you to family and friends

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Reply from Murali Somasundaram
21 Aug 2026
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Thank you for the kind feedback.

5
verified patient
28 May 2026

Mr.Somasundaram made a stressful situation easier to manage with his calm and professional attitude to his work. He was extremely patient and understanding and always answered all our questions thoroughly. He was always reassuring and made sure we always knew what was happening. The surgery went extremely well due to his excellent surgical skills and care. We can’t recommend him highly enough.

Reply from Murali Somasundaram
28 May 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to write this. Wish you the best going forward.

5
verified patient
26 Feb 2026

I had an excellent experience during my treatment with Mr Somasundaram. He is very professional and his calm and cool demeanour is very reassuring.

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Reply from Murali Somasundaram
30 Apr 2026
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Thank you for this feedback

5
verified patient
06 Jan 2026

Very thorough and professional. Excellent communication skills. Shows empathy, consideration and understanding..

Reply from Murali Somasundaram
12 Jan 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to write this and for your feedback.

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Skill Endorsements

09 Jul 2026
Endorsed for
Video Consultation
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery

Mr Rame Sunthareswaran

Mr Rame Sunthareswaran

General Surgeon
Is a colleague

I have known Mr Murali Somasundaram since medical school and have always admired his professionalism and dedication. He is an excellent hepatopancreatobiliary and general surgeon whose technical expertise, clinical judgement and patient-centred approach inspire confidence. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to patients seeking specialist surgical care.

25 Jun 2026
Endorsed for
Gallstones
Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery

Mr Hassan Elhassan

Mr Hassan Elhassan

ENT Surgeon
We trained together

11 May 2026
Endorsed for
Video Consultation
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery

Mr Ed Sideso

Mr Ed Sideso

General Surgeon

Mr Murali Somasundaram is a highly experienced general surgeon amongst his peers and patients.

11 May 2026
Endorsed for
Hepatobiliary Surgery
General Surgery

Mr Harpaul Flora

Mr Harpaul Flora

General Surgeon
Is a colleague
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Mr Murali Somasundaram's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 7 reviews.

What languages does Mr Murali Somasundaram speak?

Mr Murali Somasundaram speaks English

Where is Mr Murali Somasundaram located?

Mr Murali Somasundaram primarily practices at The Royal Free London Private Patients Unit, located at Pond Street, London, United Kingdom, NW3 2QG
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