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About me
Mr Qutayba Almerie is a consultant surgeon who specialises in weight loss surgery and keyhole procedures for conditions affecting the stomach and oesophagus and gallbladder (Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery).
His NHS base is at Manchester Royal Infirmary, and he also leads the Royal College of Surgeons-accredited Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at Phoenix Health � a national training programme for future weight loss surgeons.
Mr Almerie did his general surgery training at leading UK surgical centres followed by completing a dedicated two-year fellowship in bariatric (weight loss) surgery.
He provides a wide range of treatments for obesity, acid reflux, gallstones, and abdominal wall hernias.
Patients consistently describe him as warm, approachable, and clear in his explanations. His care is known for being highly patient-focused, with excellent support and communication throughout every stage of treatment.
Private practice locations:
1) The Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle
2) Oaklands Hospital, Salford
3) Phoenix Health, UK
Areas of interest
Bariatric Surgery; Weight-Loss Surgery; Sleeve Gastrectomy; Gastric Bypass; Mini Gastric Bypass; Gastric Balloon; Revisional Surgery
Weight Loss Management; GLP-1; Weight Loss Injections
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; GORD; Acid reflux; Dyspepsia; Heartburn; Laparoscopic Fundoplication
Hiatus hernia; Para-oesophageal hernia; Gastric Volvulus; Diaphragmatic hernia; Laparoscopic hiatus hernia repair
Oesophageal dysmotility; Achalasia; Laparoscopic Heller's myotomy
Gallstones; Gallbladder disease; laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Hernia; inguinal hernia; Femoral hernia; Incisional hernia; Umbilical hernia; Epigastric hernia; Ventral hernia
About me
External resources
Current NHS consultant posts held
Consultant Surgeon
Manchester Royal Infirmary, Part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Research interests
Education & Research
Position: Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Manchester University
Qutayba is deeply involved in medical research. He has published over 50 medical articles and co-authored few book chapters in the field of Obesity and weight loss surgery. He has also presented his research findings at multiple national and international conferences (ResearchGate).
Qutayba serves as a regular reviewer for multiple high-profile medical journals, including the Obesity Surgery journal, the official publication of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO).
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My qualifications & training
Qualifications
- Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery (2020-2021)
Phoenix Health 2021
- Certificate of Completion of Training in General Surgery
General Medical Council 2020
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS), General Surgery
Royal College of Surgeons of England 2019
- Academic Clinical Fellowship (ACF) in General Surgery
University of Leeds 2014
- MSc (Master of Science)
University of Edinburgh 2013
GMC registration
Reference number 7008170
Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)
- Clinical Lead of the National Emergency Laparotomy Audit, General Surgery
Manchester Royal Infirmary 2023
- Programme Director of Bariatric Surgery Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons accredited Fellowship
Phoenix Health 2025
Details of entry to specialist register
- Certificate of Completion of Training in General Surgery
, 2020
Affiliations / memberships
# Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, England (FRCS)
# Member of the Association of Upper GI Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland (AUGIS)
# Member of the British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS)
# Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
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