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Mr Aruna Munasinghe

MBBS, BSc, ChM, FRCS (Gen Surg)

MBBS, BSc, ChM, FRCS (Gen Surg)

General Surgeon, Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgeon

23 years of experience

Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7YU

(+4 more)

22 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Louay Louis, Mr Pranai Buddhdev and 10 others

4.99

/5

(237 reviews)

23 years of experience

Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7YU

(+4 more)

22 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Louay Louis, Mr Pranai Buddhdev and 10 others

506 Recommendations for:

Gastric Bypass(83)
Weight Loss/Bariatric Surgery(75)
Gastric Sleeve(66)
Others(248)

Latest Patient Review

07 May 2025

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this journey. I felt embarrassed I needed...

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Mr Aruna Munasinghe

MBBS, BSc, ChM, FRCS (Gen Surg)

MBBS, BSc, ChM, FRCS (Gen Surg)

General Surgeon, Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgeon

23 years of experience

Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7YU

(+4 more)

22 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Louay Louis, Mr Pranai Buddhdev and 10 others

23 years of experience

Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7YU

(+4 more)

22 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Louay Louis, Mr Pranai Buddhdev and 10 others

About Mr Aruna Munasinghe

Mr. Aruna Munasinghe is a Consultant General Laparoscopic Surgeon, with a special interest in Upper GI and Weight Loss Surgery. He has an NHS base at Bedfordshire Hospitals where he is the Clinical Lead for Safety and Clinical Governance, and the welfare of his patients' is at the heart of all of his practice.

Mr. Munasinghe qualified from Guy's & St Thomas's Hospital, and has enjoyed outstanding Postgraduate Training in London, the South East and the West Midlands. He undertook a period of research at Imperial College London and a fellowship in Bariatric and Complex Upper GI Surgery at St George's Hospital, London.

In addition to maintaining high standards in his NHS and Private Practice, he is also a passionate educator and is a trainer in Bariatric Surgery, Keyhole Hernia Repair, Trauma and Endoscopy.

Mr. Munasinghe is pleased to offer a large range of common general surgical procedures which will be performed through a keyhole route wherever possible to minimise pain and for a faster recovery. His main areas of interest are in the treatment of Obesity, Reflux Disease, Gallstones and Hernia. He is happy to see patients of varying complexity, for both primary and revision (redo-) procedures.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & skill endorsements by other professionals

  • Gastric Bypass (83)
  • Weight Loss/Bariatric Surgery (75)
  • Gastric Sleeve (66)
  • Others (248)

Subspecialties

  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
  • Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery

All conditions and treatments


Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6029084


Qualifications

Education:

  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
  • Master of Surgery, Unversity of Edinburgh
  • Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medicine, University of London

Memberships:

  • Association of Upper GI Surgeons (AUGIS)
  • British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS)
  • International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
  • Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS)
  • General Medical Council (GMCBritish Medical Association (BMA)

Languages spoken

  • English

Consultation fees

  • New appointment: £200
  • Follow-up appointment: £150

insurers

  • health-on-line
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Bupa
  • CS Healthcare
  • WPA
  • Cigna
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare

Location

All locations for Mr Aruna Munasinghe

OSD Healthcare

4.82

(4768)

Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, HP2 7YU

4.77

(1595)

Sudbury Hill, Harrow, London, United Kingdom, HA1 3RX

4.85

(894)

Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, United Kingdom, AL5 4BP

4.82

(565)

Hatfield Avenue Hatfield business Park, Hatfield, United Kingdom, AL10 9UA

4.72

(227)

Lewsey Road, Luton, United Kingdom, LU4 0DZ

Reviews

5

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this journey. I felt embarrassed I needed the surgery but Aruna on first meeting me was kind, caring & reassuring. Probably one of the only people of seen that understands what we as obese people go through. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to help me start my new life. Truly amazing man.

07 May 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Weight Loss/Bariatric Surgery
Gastric Bypass
Weight Loss

5

Mr Aruna was very professional and took time to properly explain everything I asked him. I was very happy with the experience

02 May 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Inguinal Hernia
Hernia

5

Professional, friendly and efficient. Couldn't have been happier.

02 May 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Inguinal Hernia

5

Excellent service from Mr Munasignhe

02 May 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gastric Sleeve

5

I had my gastric bypass surgery done privately with Mr. Aruna, and I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my health. From the very first consultation, Mr. Aruna took the time to explain the different types of surgery available and helped me understand what would be best for my situation. I ultimately chose the bypass, mainly due to long-standing issues with reflux and a persistent sweet tooth. The surgery itself went smoothly, and Mr. Aruna personally came to see me afterward to explain how everything went. Although I was scheduled to go home the next day, I still wasn’t feeling quite myself. Mr. Aruna suggested I stay an extra night—and he was absolutely right. That additional day made all the difference in my recovery, and I felt significantly better by the next morning. The entire team that looked after me was fantastic—professional, kind, and attentive. I’ve heard many people say that Mr. Aruna is not only incredibly skilled but also genuinely compassionate, and I can now say I completely agree. He truly listens, cares, and supports you throughout the journey. I’m now six weeks post-op and have already lost two stone. My only regret is not having had the surgery years earlier. I’m beyond grateful and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Mr. Aruna and his amazing team to anyone considering this life-changing step.

02 May 2025verified patient

5

Excellent experience so far thank you

02 May 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gastric Bypass

5

Mr Munasinghe is fantastic very reassuring and very patient one of the best doctors

01 May 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hernia
Acid Reflux Surgery

5

Very empathetic, knowledgeable, explained next course of action and very impressive

28 Apr 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gallstones
Colonoscopy

5

Quick efficient diagnosis and successful operation and follow up - v personable Doctor - Thank you

26 Apr 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Inguinal Hernia

5

My surgeon Aruna Munasinghe was fantastic. I was considered to have a relatively low bmi and was worried that my weight and health concerns wouldn’t be considered serious enough to allow me to be accepted for surgery but after two consultations it was agreed that it could go ahead. On speaking with Aruna he made me feel so at ease and allowed me to accept that just because I wasn’t as morbidly obese as some other people I should still feel justified in doing something to help myself without feeling guilty, which psychologically was a big thing for me. The surgery was performed and I recovered very quickly without any problems and Aruna instilled complete positivity in me that I have done the right thing. I am delighted with my weight loss so far and have progressed easily onto the different phases of eating . My one and only regret in all of this is that I didn’t do it 10/15 years earlier !!

03 Apr 2025verified patient
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Endorsements

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Mr Munasinghe is an excellent surgeon and very professional colleague

23 Feb 2025
Endorsed for
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Femoral Hernia
Inguinal Hernia

Mr Louay Louis

Mr Louay Louis

Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Is a colleague

An excellent surgeon, great with his patients and a phenomenal teacher I have known for many years.

23 Feb 2025
Endorsed for
Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
Hernia
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)

Mr Pranai Buddhdev

Mr Pranai Buddhdev

Paediatrics
Is a colleague

Mr Munasinghe is a great expert in complex hiatal hernia, revisional bariatric surgery and difficult gallbladder surgery. He has extensive experience which was evident in the difficult and complex cases he takes on. I had a wonderful time working alongside him.

23 Feb 2025
Endorsed for
Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
Gastric Bypass
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)

Dr. Mohamed Aly

Dr. Mohamed Aly

General Surgery
Is a colleague

Excellent and adept surgeon who is highly respected by us all and i have no hesitation in referring patients to him for a surgical opinion. Has a sensible clinical judgment about him and is good company to have in theatres to support the overall working atmosphere. Fully endorse and would be delighted for a family member to be treated by him.

23 Feb 2025
Endorsed for
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Femoral Hernia
Inguinal Hernia

Mr Farooq Khan

Mr Farooq Khan

Urology
Is a colleague
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Mr Aruna Munasinghe's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 237 reviews.

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Mr Aruna Munasinghe speaks English

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Mr Aruna Munasinghe primarily practices at OSD Healthcare, located at Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, HP2 7YU
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