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Aarathi Vijayashanker

Beckenham,United Kingdom

Summary

FRCS-certified higher surgical trainee with extensive experience in general, complex hepatobiliary, transplant, and organ retrieval procedures across India and UK. Proactive and hands-on, with a strong record of leading GIRFT-aligned quality improvement projects and delivering measurable service enhancements. A published researcher and committed educator, actively engaged in audit, training, and clinical leadership. Known as an empathetic, collaborative team player who builds strong relationships with colleagues and patients while maintaining a consistent focus on safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Clinical Fellow in HPB Surgery

Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London
10.2023 - Current

Senior Clinical Fellow in Liver Transplantation

Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London
10.2020 - 10.2023

Research fellow

Centre for Liver & Biliary Sciences, Max Hospitals
Delhi, India
04.2019 - 09.2020

Chief General Surgery Resident

King George Medical University
Lucknow, India
08.2018 - 03.2019

Senior General Surgical Resident

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and R
Chandigarh, India
07.2017 - 07.2018

Resident General Surgery Trainee

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and R
Chandigarh, India
06.2014 - 06.2017

Continuous Rotatory Resident Intern

Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital
Chennai, India
02.2013 - 02.2014

Education

FRCS General Surgery - (Special Interest- HPB) 2024

Royal College of Surgeons of England

MRCS, 2019 -

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Diplomat of National Board in General Surgery 2018 -

Directorate of National Board
India

Master's Degree in General Surgery, 2017 -

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Chandigarh, India

MBBS, 2013 -

TN Dr MGR Medical University
Chennai, India

Skills

  • Expertise in complex HPB and liver transplant surgeries
  • NHSBT-certified lead surgeon for abdominal organ retrieval
  • Advanced laparoscopic HPB skills
  • Published researcher with multiple peer-reviewed articles and international presentations
  • Experienced educator and team leader; Current Specialty Doctor's Lead in the executive committee of Roux Group of AUGIS
  • Local EPIC champion with strong IT proficiency
  • Proactive QIP lead aligned with the GIRFT agenda, driving measurable service improvements

Timeline

Senior Clinical Fellow in HPB Surgery

Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
10.2023 - Current

Senior Clinical Fellow in Liver Transplantation

Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
10.2020 - 10.2023

Research fellow

Centre for Liver & Biliary Sciences, Max Hospitals
04.2019 - 09.2020

Chief General Surgery Resident

King George Medical University
08.2018 - 03.2019

Senior General Surgical Resident

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and R
07.2017 - 07.2018

Resident General Surgery Trainee

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and R
06.2014 - 06.2017

Continuous Rotatory Resident Intern

Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital
02.2013 - 02.2014

FRCS General Surgery - (Special Interest- HPB) 2024

Royal College of Surgeons of England

MRCS, 2019 -

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Diplomat of National Board in General Surgery 2018 -

Directorate of National Board

Master's Degree in General Surgery, 2017 -

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

MBBS, 2013 -

TN Dr MGR Medical University
Aarathi Vijayashanker