Professor of Minimal Access Surgery & Surgical Innovation · King's College London

Prof. Ameet G
Patel

Professor of Minimal Access Surgery & Surgical Innovation · King's College London

Consultant HPB, Upper GI & Bariatric Surgeon · MBBS · MS · FRCS (Ed & Eng)
King's College Hospital

London's foremost expert in laparoscopic, bariatric and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery — combining 30+ years of pioneering minimal-access technique with unparalleled patient outcomes.

7,000+
Operations
90%
Laparoscopic
30+
Years' experience
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Professor Ameet Patel MS FRCS — Consultant Laparoscopic, Bariatric and HPB Surgeon, London

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Experience  ·  Expertise  ·  Excellence

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Prof. Ameet G Patel

MS FRCS MBBS FRCS (Ed & Eng)
Consultant HPB, Upper GI & Bariatric Surgeon · King's College Hospital
Professor of Minimal Access Surgery & Surgical Innovation · King's College London

Laparoscopic Bariatric HPB Single Port / SILS Robotic Surgery Upper GI Hernia
📞 0207 034 5028 ✉ [email protected] 📍 41-43 Welbeck St, London W1G 8DU
About

A career defined by
pioneering precision
Experience  ·  Expertise  ·  Excellence

Professor Ameet G Patel holds a Personal Chair in Minimal Access Surgery and Surgical Innovation at King's College London, and has been Consultant Surgeon at King's College Hospital since 1999. He has consistently pioneered techniques that set the standard for minimal-access surgical practice in the UK and worldwide.

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Medical Qualifications
MBBS, St George's Hospital Medical School (1985) · MS, University of London · FRCS (Ed & Eng) ·
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International Training
Advanced Minimal Access Surgery Fellowship in Australia and Research Fellowship at UCLA in pancreatitis and hepatobiliary disease
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Academic & Consultant Roles
Consultant HPB, Upper GI & Bariatric Surgeon, King's College Hospital · Professor of Minimal Access Surgery & Surgical Innovation, King's College London · President, Royal Society of Medicine (Surgical Section)
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Single Port & Single Incision Surgery (SILS)
Pioneer of Single Port Laparoscopic Surgery in the UK — including the first single incision laparoscopic liver resection. Single port techniques offered across bariatric, HPB and general surgery, resulting in minimal scarring and faster recovery
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UK First
First surgeon in the United Kingdom to perform Single Incision Laparoscopic Liver Surgery and laparoscopic right hepatectomy — landmark moments in minimal-access hepatobiliary care
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Global Surgical Teaching
Live surgical demonstrations in India, Indonesia, Jordan, Vietnam · Trained surgeons in Qatar, Dubai and across the UK in advanced laparoscopic techniques
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Robotic Surgery
Performs robotic-assisted bariatric, HPB and gastrointestinal procedures using the Da Vinci system — offering patients the benefits of minimal access surgery with enhanced precision and dexterity
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Research & Publications
Numerous peer-reviewed papers in leading international surgical journals · Regular presenter at international laparoscopic surgery congresses
7,000+
Operations performed, 90% laparoscopically
4,000+
Bariatric procedures performed
KCH
Consultant HPB, Upper GI & Bariatric Surgeon, King's College Hospital since 1999
KCL
Professor of Minimal Access Surgery & Surgical Innovation, King's College London
Prof Ameet G Patel — King's College Hospital Consultant Surgeon credential profile
Specialties

Four pillars of
surgical excellence

Four specialist areas each with dedicated information, patient guides and direct booking — covering weight loss, HPB, upper GI, hernia and robotic surgery.

Obesity Surgery Company

Weight Loss & Obesity Surgery

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  • Medical Management of Obesity
  • Laparoscopic or Robotic Obesity Surgery including:
    • – SADI-S & Duodenal Switch
    • – Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
    • – Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Revisional Bariatric Surgery
  • Emergency Gastric Band Service
  • Hiatal Hernia Repair, Cholecystectomy & Bile Duct Exploration (concurrent with bariatric)

Specialist Weight Loss Centre  ·  Rapid Access in London
Competitive Self-Pay Prices
Laparoscopic liver surgery by Prof Ameet Patel London

Liver Surgeon London | Robotic & Laparoscopic HPB Surgery

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  • Liver Resection (Left & Right)
  • Pancreatic Surgery UK
  • Liver Cancer Treatment London
  • Biliary & Jaundice Surgery
  • Gallbladder & Bile Duct Surgery
  • Single Port Cholecystectomy

Private Consultant Surgeon  ·  BUPA & AXA Recognised  ·  Rapid Access in London
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Reflux, Heartburn & Upper GI Surgery London

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  • Reflux Surgery (GORD / Heartburn)
  • Fundoplication & Hiatus Hernia Repair
  • LINX Anti-Reflux Management System
  • Oesophageal & Upper GI Surgery

Specialist Reflux & Heartburn Care  ·  BUPA & AXA Recognised  ·  Rapid Access in London
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Robotic Surgery

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  • Single Port (SILS) & Robotic Bariatric Surgery
  • Single Port Laparoscopic Liver Resection
  • Robotic Liver Resection
  • Robotic Cholecystectomy
  • Robotic Pancreatic Surgery
  • Robotic Upper GI & Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Robotic Fundoplication

Abdominal & Hernia Surgery

  • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Ventral & Incisional Hernia Repair
  • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
  • Robotic Hernia Repair

Cutting-Edge Robotic Surgery  ·  BUPA & AXA Recognised  ·  Rapid Access in London
All Websites

Your complete
online presence

Five specialist websites, each optimised for a different patient journey — all unified under one consultant.

Main Profile

ameetpatel.co.uk

The central hub — consultant profile, services overview, contact and general surgery information.

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obesity-surgery.co.uk

Dedicated site for weight loss surgery — gastric band, bypass, sleeve, duodenal switch, emergency band service and patient resources.

🌐 www.obesity-surgery.co.uk → HPB Surgery

liversurgeon.co.uk

Specialist hepatobiliary site covering liver cancer, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer and biliary/jaundice surgery.

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Practice Locations

Where to find
Prof. Ameet G Patel

Professor Ameet G Patel sees patients at five of London's leading hospitals and private clinics.

London Digestive Centre

Main Correspondence Address

41-43 Welbeck Street
London W1G 8DU

📞 0207 034 5028
✉ [email protected]

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King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS

NHS Consultant Surgeon
Appointed 1999

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King Edward VII's Hospital

Beaumont Street
London W1G 6AA

Private consultant practice
All specialties

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The Princess Grace Hospital

42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY

Private consultant practice
All specialties

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London Bridge Hospital & The Shard

27 Tooley Street, London SE1 2PR
Outpatient consultations also at:
HCA at The Shard, St Thomas\' Street SE1 9BS
(Floors 4–6, London Bridge Hospital)

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GP & Consultant Referrals

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Prof. Ameet G Patel

We welcome referrals from GPs, consultants and specialist nurses. Our team will respond promptly to all enquiries, with urgent cases accommodated quickly.

Referral & Contact Details

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Telephone
0207 034 5028
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Email
[email protected]
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Primary Address
London Digestive Centre
41-43 Welbeck Street
London W1G 8DU
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Office Hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
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