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Website- Bupa Platinum consultant
- Fee assured
- Verified account
- Open Referral network
Specialises in
- Upper GI surgery
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
Clinical Expertise
Bilal Alkhaffaf is a consultant laparoscopic and upper gastrointestinal and general surgeon. He specialises in the treatment of conditions affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract which includes oesophageal and gastric cancer, obesity, benign oesophageal and gastric disorders, acid reflux, hiatus hernia, achalasia. His NHS base is Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust – the country’s largest specialist upper gastrointestinal surgical centre.
Mr Alkhaffaf has a specialist interest in advanced minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery and has developed his expertise by visiting international surgical centres of excellence in the United States, South Korea, The Netherlands as well as a number of leading organisations within the United Kingdom. He prioritises the delivery of excellent medical care for all his patients and believes that this should be achieved through a relationship based on trust, clear communication and an empathetic approach.
Research
Mr Alkhaffaf is active in the field of research and holds the position of ‘Honorary Senior Lecturer’ at the University of Manchester. His research activities have resulted in his award of a prestigious ‘NIHR Doctoral Research Fellowship‘. Mr Alkhaffaf has a particular interest in the way surgical outcomes are reported and is currently working with international experts to make research in gastric cancer treatment more relevant to patients.
Areas of interest
Oesophageal Cancer; Oesophagus Cancer; Barrett's Oesophagus; Dysplasia; Oesophagectomy; Cardio-oesophagectomy
Gastric Cancer; Stomach Cancer; Gastrectomy; Gastric Polyps
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST)
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease; GORD; Acid Reflux; Dyspepsia; Heartburn; Laparoscopic Fundoplication; Linx Procedure;
Bariatric Surgery; Weight-Loss Surgery; Sleeve Gastrectomy; Gastric Bypass; Gastric Band
Hiatus Hernia; Para-oesophageal Hernia; Gastric Volvulus; Diaphragmatic Hernia; Laparoscopic Hiatus Hernia Repair;
Achalasia; Laparoscopic Heller's Cardiomyotomy.
Medical secretaries
- Kay Watson
- The Alexandra Hospital Mill Lane Cheadle SK8 2PX
- 0161 447 6960
- 07591 801150
- enquiries@mysurgicalspecialist.uk
Anaesthetists worked with
- Dr Vijay Gund
Fee Assured
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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G2331
Laparoscopic repair of hiatus hernia with anti-reflux procedure (e.g. fundoplication) - (1-5)
Alexandra Hospital (1-5) Spire Manchester Hospital (1-5)
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T2720
Laparoscopic repair of incisional hernia requiring mesh - (1-5)
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G0920
Oesophagocardiomyotomy (heller's operation) - (1-5)
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J1830
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy - (1-5)
Alexandra Hospital (1-5)