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Mr Charles Imber

Mr Charles Imber

General Surgeon

Belgravia, SW1X 7HY

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31 years of experience
Verified profile
31 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.97

55 patient reviews

5 professional endorsements

4.98
Overall Experience
4.98
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.95
Explanation

65 recommendations for:

Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)(11)
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery(8)
Gallstones(6)
Other(40)

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About

Mr Imber studied medicine at Cambridge University, qualifying in 1992. He went on to specialise in open and laparoscopic abdominal, liver and pancreatic surgery and Liver Transplantation, practising in London, Cambridge and Birmingham. He was appointed to the post of Consultant Surgeon in 2006.

Mr Imber has special interests in complex abdominal wall Hernia surgery, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Liver Transplantation, Laparoscopic Surgery and Emergency Surgery. His practice covers all aspects of benign and malignant disease in this area.

He is still active in research, combining academic work with his clinical practice, and has had more than 90 peer-reviewed papers published in leading medical journals as well as being an invited speaker at several International specialist conferences.

He is the lead for liver, pancreatic and Biliary surgery at the Cleveland Clinic London where he will conduct face to face or remote consultations for existing or new conditions.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) (17%)
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery (12%)
  • Gallstones (9%)
  • General Surgery (8%)
  • Pancreatic Surgery (6%)
  • Others (48%)

Subspecialties
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
  • Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Gallstones
  • Femoral Hernia
  • Hernia
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Abdominal & Pelvic Sarcomas
  • Appendicitis
  • Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
  • Bile Duct Diseases
  • Biliary Cancer
  • Biliary Stricture
  • Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
  • Gallstone Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Liver Resection
  • Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
  • Whipple Procedure
  • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
  • Appendicectomy
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST) Excision
  • Hepatobiliary Surgery

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3685497


Qualifications

Education:

  • BChir 1992 University of Cambridge
  • MB 1992 University of Cambridge
  • MD 1997 University of Oxford
  • BSc. Hons . Manchester University 1990

Memberships:

  • Royal College Surgeons
  • Association of Upper GI Surgeons
  • British Transplantation Society
  • International Robotic Association

languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £150

insurers
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Cigna
  • Saga Insurance
  • CS Healthcare
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Four Points Assistance
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • Norwich Union
  • Aetna
  • General Medical
  • health-on-line
  • The Exeter
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • April
  • Groupama
  • The PHC
  • Benenden
  • Legal & General

Location

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Cleveland Clinic London

4.9
(87)
33 Grosvenor Place, Belgravia, United Kingdom, SW1X 7HY
33 Grosvenor Place, Belgravia, United Kingdom, SW1X 7HY
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4.94
(49)
24 Portland Pl, London, United Kingdom, W1B 1LU
24 Portland Pl, London, United Kingdom, W1B 1LU
Monday
Not available
Tuesday
13:30 - 19:00
Wednesday
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Thursday
Not available
Friday
08:00 - 12:00
Saturday
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Sunday
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5
(4)
Cleveland Clinic Moorgate Outpatient Centre, 55 Moorgate, London, United Kingdom, EC2R 6BH
Cleveland Clinic Moorgate Outpatient Centre, 55 Moorgate, London, United Kingdom, EC2R 6BH
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Reviews

All reviews(55)
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Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery (8)
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) (7)
Gallstones (6)
Gallstone Surgery (2)
Femoral Hernia (1)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

55 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Having been told that my condition required open surgery, I consulted Mr Imber for a second opinion. I am so glad I did. As a direct result of his surgical skills, experience and specialist expertise, the procedure was carried out by laparoscopic surgery. It was very successful and my recovery is much faster than I ever anticipated. Mr Imber’s bedside manner is superb. He explained everything very clearly, including the risks, and answered all my questions in a clear and comprehensive way. He has a high level of empathy,which alongside his undoubted medical expertise, was extremely valuable and reassuring at what was a very worrying and stressful time.

28 Jun 2023verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

From my first consultation with Dr. Imber, I knew I was in safe hands. He was extremely personable, explained everything very clearly; and most importantly performed the surgery to remove my gallbladder perfectly. Top professional and could not recommend him, or the Cleveland Clinic highly enough.

04 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
Gallstone Surgery
Gallstones

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Charles is a fantastic surgeon and made me feel at ease at all times. He was able to see me at very short notice and was able to answer all of my questions when we met. Charles removed my gallbladder via a laparoscopic procedure and I have recovered well post op. His secretary Sophie was always prompt and very efficient at getting back to me on email and helpful and getting everything arranged so swiftly.

18 Apr 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
Gallstones

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Charles Imber gave me the best chance at saving my life with pancreatic surgery for Cancer. He is excellent, friendly, professional and so down to earth. He is top of his field in pancreatic surgery and I felt very safe and reassured by him. He always had my best interest at heart and was willing to be on my team and push the boundaries of what was possible for me. I was told inoperable by other Doctors and through SABR treatment and Mr Imber he gave me a chance and removed it. Cannot thank him enough.

14 Apr 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Imber was Professional, knowledgeable and made my anxiety about my health concern much better. 10/10 service, would highly recommend

23 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Liver Resection

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Imber was superb. He was very personable and understood and addressed all my concerns clearly. He encouraged me to ask questions and put me at ease throughout the whole process.

21 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gallstones
Gallstone Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Wish all Dr’s were as charming and professional as Mr Imber .

11 Jan 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very professional and reassuring. Explained everything in detail and happy to give as much time as needed. Cannot praise him enough.

20 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gallstones
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Extremely professional. Explained the procedure benefits and risks clearly. I felt relaxed and reassured in his presence and the operation went well. His follow up was efficient.

20 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Imber was utterly brilliant. He immediately put me at ease and reassured me that I was in safe hands. My operation went brilliantly and my recovery was swift and this is entirely down to Mr Imber’s skill. He was kind and personable and took time to explain what would happen before, during and after my operation. I cannot thank him enough.

06 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) (4)
General Surgery (4)
Pancreatic Surgery (4)
Liver Surgery (3)

5 endorsements

Charles is is reliable and expert opinion for challenging cases of the gallbladder and liver. I have referred my patients to him with excellent results and good feedback.

03 May 2022
Endorsed for
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Pancreatic Surgery
Liver Surgery
+ 8 more

Professor Lee Dvorkin

General Surgery
I have referred patients to them

Mr Charlie Imber is an excellent colleague at Cleveland Clinic London. He is a highly experienced and skilled liver / liver transplant and pancreatic and general surgeon. He holds a very senior consultant position at a London teaching hospital and has an international reputation. He has a major private practice now based at Cleveland Clinic London. I have no hesitation in recommending his services.

03 May 2022
Endorsed for
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Pancreatic Surgery
Liver Surgery
+ 7 more

Mr Simon Atkinson

General Surgery
Is a colleague

I have worked together with Mr Imber for many years and he is an excellent surgeon. He is very thorough and meticulous in his approach to surgery and takes great care to carefully discuss all options with his patients before mutually agreeing a treatment plan. He is highly skilled and I have always found that the patients that I have referred to him have been very happy with the care that he has provided.

03 May 2022
Endorsed for
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Pancreatic Surgery
Liver Surgery
+ 5 more

Dr Yiannis Kallis

Gastroenterology
Is a colleague

Mr Imber is a highly skilled first class surgeon. His compassionate, personable, knowledgable manner and fastidious approach make him someone I have no hesitation in recommending. A truly patient-centric Surgeon.

09 Feb 2022
Endorsed for
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Pancreatic Surgery
Surgical Oncology
+ 2 more

Dr Borzoueh Mohammadi

General Surgery
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Mr Charles Imber's reviews like?

Mr Charles Imber's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 55 reviews

What languages does Mr Charles Imber speak?

Mr Charles Imber speaks English

Where is Mr Charles Imber located?

Mr Charles Imber primarily practices at Cleveland Clinic London, located at 33 Grosvenor Place, Belgravia, United Kingdom, SW1X 7HY
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What are Mr Charles Imber working hours?

Mr Charles Imber is working Tuesday (13:30 - 19:00), Friday (08:00 - 12:00)

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