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Ms Avril Chang

Ms Avril Chang

General Surgeon

Belgravia, SW1X 7HY

Verified profile
36 years of experience
Verified profile
36 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

5.00

6 patient reviews

1 professional endorsement

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

10 recommendations for:

Inguinal Hernia(3)
Hernia Repair (Keyhole)(2)
Femoral Hernia(1)
Other(4)

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About

Ms Avril Chang works as a Consultant General Surgeon at Kings College Hospital NHS Trust and Cleveland Clinic London. She manages and operates on all aspects of gallstone disease and is an expert in laparoscopic (key-hole) surgery. She uses laparoscopic and open extraperitoneal procedures to treat hernias, in order to reduce pain and discomfort. She also has specialist experience in the surgical treatment of hernias of the diaphragm and large para-oesophageal hernias.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments:

  • Keyhole (Laparoscopic) Hernia Repair
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  • Open Hernia Repair
  • Gallstones
  • Gastro-oesophageal Reflux
  • Hernia (Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical)
  • Diaphragmmatic and para-oesophageal hernia repair

Ms Chang received her Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 1997 after graduating with honours from Monash University Medical School in Australia in 1988. She then went on to undertake specialty laparoscopic and upper gastrointestinal training at Leeds General Infirmary and St. Mary's Hospital in London. She is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (England). She is a member of the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society, the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons, and the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland.

In addition to her clinical work, Ms Chang trains junior surgeons and other consultants, particularly on the practical aspects and techniques of laparoscopic surgery and safety in theatre.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Inguinal Hernia (30%)
  • Hernia Repair (Keyhole) (20%)
  • Femoral Hernia (10%)
  • Lipoma (10%)
  • Umbilical (Belly-Button) Hernia (10%)
  • Others (20%)

Subspecialties
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
  • Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery
  • Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Femoral Hernia
  • Lipoma
  • Umbilical (Belly-Button) Hernia
  • GORD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Gallstones
  • Hernia
  • Hiatus Hernia
  • Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
  • Achalasia Surgery
  • Acid Reflux Surgery
  • Anti-Reflux Surgery
  • Appendicectomy
  • Gallstone Surgery
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Gastric Sleeve
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST) Excision
  • General Surgery

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4067010


Qualifications

MBBS Monash University, Melbourne Australia 1989

FRACS Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 1997

FRCS Royal College of Surgeons (England) 2015


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £200

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

Location

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Cleveland Clinic London

4.9
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33 Grosvenor Place, Belgravia, United Kingdom, SW1X 7HY
33 Grosvenor Place, Belgravia, United Kingdom, SW1X 7HY
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Reviews

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Inguinal Hernia (3)
Femoral Hernia (1)
Hernia Repair (Keyhole) (1)
Lipoma (1)
Umbilical (Belly-Button) Hernia (1)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

6 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I saw Avril Chang in April 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic London to have a benign lipoma removed from my thigh. The consultation and the subsequent operation were conducted with complete professionalism, and I would have no hesitation in recommending.

25 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Lipoma

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Avril is very personable and relaxed, and inspires confidence.

16 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Inguinal Hernia
Hernia Repair (Keyhole)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I found Avril Chang very personable and easy to talk to and to ask questions both prior to the operation and in the aftercare stage. I was very reassured by the way she explained the procedure and convalescence period and would recommend her without any reservations.

13 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Umbilical (Belly-Button) Hernia

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Had a hernia op and all made to seem very routine. Back to full health and sport now.

25 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Inguinal Hernia

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent in all respects thank you. As a patient I felt totally reassured and had full confidence that my treatment would be of the highest standard. Thank you!

16 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Inguinal Hernia

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent

15 Apr 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Femoral Hernia
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Hernia Repair (Keyhole) (1)
Gastric Bypass (1)
General Surgery (1)

1 endorsement

Miss Chang is an experienced laparoscopic surgeon and takes great care to explain everything to her patients and provides great care with excellent outcomes. I am confident to refer my patients to her.

29 Apr 2022
Endorsed for
Gastric Bypass
Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
General Surgery
+ 3 more

Dr Guy Chung-Faye

Gastroenterology
I have referred patients to them

FAQ

What are Ms Avril Chang's reviews like?

Ms Avril Chang's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 6 reviews

What languages does Ms Avril Chang speak?

Ms Avril Chang speaks English

Where is Ms Avril Chang located?

Ms Avril Chang primarily practices at Cleveland Clinic London, located at 33 Grosvenor Place, Belgravia, United Kingdom, SW1X 7HY
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What are Ms Avril Chang working hours?

Ms Avril Chang is working Wednesday (08:00 - 12:00)

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