Mr. Denes Kovacs

Areas of expertise

Special interest in functional gastrointestinal disorders - irritable bowel syndrome, dyspepsia, SIBO, chronic abdominal pain and their complex management. All areas of General Surgery - laser treatment of varicose veins, special expertise in open / laparoscopic hernia repairs, gallbladder surgery, skin lesions, ingrown toenails. Coloproctology - perianal conditions, haemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas and diseases of colon and rectum. Gastroenterology - Colonoscopy and gastroscopy.

Education and professional training

General Surgeon at Semmelweis University, Budapest. Pursued a Laparoscopic Colorectal Fellowship in the University Hospital North Tees, Durham, UK followed by the prestigious European Board of Surgical Qualification (EBSQ) examination in Coloproctology. He has recently completed his training for a second specialization in Gastroenterology at Semmelweis University, Budapest.

Professional Qualifications, Associations & Accomplishments

Specialist in General Surgery, Semmelweis University, Budapest - 2011 Fellow of the European Board of Surgeons (FEBS)- Coloproctology - 2021 Specialist in Gastroenterology, Semmelweis University, Budapest - 2024 (expected)

Professional experience

Having gained significant experience as a General Surgeon in Hungary, following a Colorectal Fellowship program in UK, held Consultant Surgeon position in NHS, Lincolnshire. Moved to Gibraltar in 2016 and have been since serving the local community in the GHA.

Languages spoken

English, Hungarian, Spanish, German, French, Romanian

Interests

Mountaineering, hiking, cycling, camping - getting lost in Mother Nature and sharing unforgettable adventures with my family.