Mr Arjun Shankar, Consultant Surgeon
Consultant Surgeon and Divisional Clinical Director of GIgastrointestinal Services University College Hospitals NHS Trust, The Princess Grace Hospital and The Harley Street Clinic.
Arjun Shankar qualified in 1990 at University College and Middlesex Hospitals Medical School. He gained Higher Surgical Training – North East Thames training scheme with a secondment to the Hammersmith Hospital. He trained in Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreatico-biliary Surgery. He worked for the renowned surgeons Mr RCG Russell, Prof RCN Williamson and Prof I Taylor.
His research for MD – ‘The Development of colorectal liverA large abdominal organ that has many important roles including the production of bile and clotting factors, detoxification, and the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. metastasesSecondary tumours’ that result from the spread of a malignant tumour to other parts of the body.’ at University College London was awarded in 1999 and he conducts ongoing research into the genetics of acuteHas a sudden onset. and chronicA disease of long duration generally involving slow changes. pancreatitisInflammation of the pancreas, a gland behind the stomach that produces digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon. and duodenal polyposis in FAP.
His current clinical interests include the following:
- Hernia surgery particularly for recurrent and complex abdominalRelating to the abdomen, which is the region of the body between the chest and the pelvis. wall reconstruction with incisional hernias.
- Pancreatic surgery – particularly acute and chronic pancreatitis and duodenal polyposis.
- Abdominal sarcomaCancer of the connective tissues. surgery- where he leads the UCH abdominal sarcoma service.
Mr Arjun Shankar runs the UCLH hernia clinic within the NHS and is also working to develop his practice at the Princess Grace Hospital in conjunction with his colleagues. Mr Shankar has drawn together a leading team of consultants from various disciplines ranging from general/hernia surgeons through to plastic/reconstructive surgeons.
