Choosing your gallbladder surgeon is the single most important decision you'll make for your surgery. This guide explains what to look for and what to ask at consultation. If you are unfamiliar with keyhole techniques, we recommend first reading our patient guide to laparoscopic surgery. For procedure details, pricing and booking, see the gallbladder surgery service page.
What to look for
- •MBBS plus a recognised general surgery qualification (MS, MD or FRCS equivalent)
- •Subspecialty fellowship in minimal access surgery (FIAGES, FMAS or equivalent)
- •MRCPS[Glasg] membership for international standards
- •High personal volume of laparoscopic cholecystectomies
- •Affiliation with a JCI-accredited hospital
- •Transparent published outcomes and complication rates
Questions to ask at your consultation
- •How many laparoscopic cholecystectomies do you perform each year?
- •What is your conversion-to-open rate?
- •What is your bile-duct-injury rate (international benchmark <0.3%)?
- •Will you personally perform my surgery?
- •How do you handle bile duct stones if found?
- •What is the package cost and what does it include?
Why choose Dr. Vanesha Varik
Dr. Vanesha Varik is a female General & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Medcare Hospital, Dubai. Her credentials include MBBS, MS General Surgery (Gold Medal), FIAGES Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery, and MRCPS[Glasg]. She has a high personal volume of laparoscopic cholecystectomies, including complex cases — acute cholecystitis, bile duct stones, single-incision and pregnancy cases.
Hospital and infrastructure
Medcare Al Safa is JCI-accredited with modern laparoscopic theatres, intra-operative cholangiography, on-site ERCP and 24/7 anaesthesia cover. This infrastructure is essential for safe and timely management of complex gallbladder cases.
Patient reviews
Read verified reviews on Dr. Vanesha Varik's Okadoc profile and Google Business listing. Patients consistently highlight clear communication, surgical precision and compassionate post-operative care.