Dr. Satyajit Bhattacharya

About Dr. Satyajit Bhattacharya

Dr Satya Bhattacharya has a specialist interest in HPB Surgery (surgery of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas).
He qualified as a doctor in 1985.
He was appointed Consultant Surgeon at the Royal London and St Bartholomew’s Hospitals (Barts Health NHS Trust) in 1999 and held the position until 2020.
He set up a specialist HPB referral service for North East London and South Essex.
He served as Clinical Lead for the HPB service for 17 years.
He currently practices primarily at The London Clinic and also has practising privileges at King Edward VII’s Hospital.
He chairs the HPB MDT (multi-disciplinary tumour group) at The London Clinic.
He was Medical Director of The London Clinic for 5 years (2017–2022), including during the COVID-19 pandemic.
He is an active researcher in pancreatic and liver cancer.

Conditions treated by Dr. Satyajit Bhattacharya

Pancreatic cancer
Liver cancer
Pancreatitis
Gallbladder cancer
Biliary tract cancer
Cirrhosis-related complications
HPB malignancy
Benign liver tumours
Benign pancreatic tumors
Complex liver and pancreatic tumors

Area of Interest

General Surgeries
Hepatobilliary Surgeries
Gastrointestinal Surgeries

Qualification

M Phil 1995 Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine
MS 1988 Grant Medical College, University of Bombay
MBBS 1984 Grant Medical College, University of Bombay

Work Experiences

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CERTIFICATIONS (1)

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons

MEMBERSHIPS (3)

International Hepato-Pancreato Biliary Association (IHPBA)
British Association for the Study of the Liver (BASL)
Member, Intercollegiate Examinations Faculty of the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS)

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (4)

Predicting complications in hepatic resection for colorectal liver metastasis: the lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio. McCluney SJ, Giakoustidis AA, Segler A, Bissel J, Miller RL, Valente R, Hutchins RR, Abraham A, Bhattacharya S, Kocher HM. ANZ J SURG. 2018 Jul 16. doi: 10.1111/ans.14725. [Epub ahead of print]
Inflammatory and Immune Responses to Surgery and their Clinical Impact. Alazawi W, Pirmadjid N, Lahiri R, Bhattacharya S. ANN SURG 2016 Jul;264(1):73-80.
Health informatics: Virtual online consultations: advantages and limitations (VOCAL) study. Greenhalgh T, Vijayaraghavan S, Wherton J, Shaw S, Byrne E, Campbell-Richards D, Bhattacharya S, Hanson P, Ramoutar S. Gutteridge C, Hodkinson I, Collard A, Morris J. BMJ Open 2016;6:e009388 doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009388
Systemic inflammatory response (SIRS) after major abdominal surgery is predicted by early upregulation of TLR4 and TLR5. Lahiri R, Derwa Y, Bashir Z, Giles E, Torrance HD, Owen HC, O'Dwyer MJ, O'Brien A, Stagg AJ, Bhattacharya S, Foster GR, Alazawi W. ANN SURG 2016 May;263(5):1028-37

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PROCEDURES

Appendectomy
Hemorrhoids Surgery
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Kidney Stone Removal
Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal

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Dr. Satyajit Bhattacharya is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

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The consultation can last from 15 to 30 minutes. It may exceed the estimated time, depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions.

How soon can the consultation be organised?

We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

Is a follow-up consultation included in the consultation price?

No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

How do I share my medical record with the doctor for review?

The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.

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Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.

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Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager, including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about traveling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to General surgeon

What does a General Surgeon do?

A General Surgeon diagnoses and treats a wide variety of conditions, often through surgical procedures involving the abdomen, digestive tract, breast, skin, and soft tissues.

Which conditions are commonly treated by a General Surgeon?

Gallbladder disease
Hernias
Appendicitis
Stomach and intestinal problems
Thyroid and endocrine disorders
Breast lumps and cancers
Skin and soft tissue conditions

What types of surgeries do General Surgeons perform?

They perform both open and minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robotic) surgeries depending on the condition and the patient’s needs.

How should I prepare for surgery?

Patients are usually advised to undergo routine blood tests and scans, stop smoking or drinking alcohol, follow a special diet if recommended, and discuss their medications with the surgeon.

Do General Surgeons also specialise in certain areas?

Yes. Many General Surgeons develop subspecialty interests such as HPB surgery (liver, pancreas, bile ducts), colorectal surgery, vascular surgery, or endocrine surgery.

Why is laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery preferred when possible?

Because it usually means smaller scars, less pain, shorter hospital stays, and quicker recovery compared to open surgery.

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