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Professional statement
Professor Hemant Kocher is an internationally renowned professor of liver and pancreas surgery at the University of London.
He is a leading consultant general, laparoscopic and HPB surgeon based in London. His special interests include diseases of the gallbladder and bile duct, the liver, and the pancreas. He counts innovative surgical techniques and patient care pathways among his research interests.
Professor Kocher qualified from the University of Mumbai with various distinctions before travelling to London and completing his MD at King's College London.
A supremely knowledgeable and dedicated professional, Professor Kocher runs a multi-disciplinary pancreas and liver research program at the Barts Cancer Institute. He is at the cutting-edge of his field and keen to offer up-to-date, evidence-based techniques and treatments for his patients.
Professor Kocher has been a prolific research contributor to his discipline and has published widely. Highly respected by his peers, he has made numerous appearances in the press, worked with medical charities, and has been interviewed by the BBC. He has also gained both national and international recognition, receiving numerous prestigious awards in his field, chairing national and international committees and conferences.
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A. Verified Patient
31/07/2024
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Professor Kocher gave me exceptional professional care and surgery and eas extremely friendly and he gave me as much time as I required. I would absolutely recommend him to my family and friends .
S M. Verified Patient
28/06/2024
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Prof Kocher is very professional, with wonderful manners and gives one the feeling that you are truly in safe hands.
R E. Verified Patient
18/04/2024
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Excellent clear advice given in a friendly manner
I. Verified Patient
22/03/2024
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I cannot thank professor Kocher enough… my mother was undergoing treatment through nhs only to be told they would not proceed with the ‘plan’ And to see how the cancer grows! We then went private and with the upmost professionalism professor has given us the best news today