About Professor Bilal Alkhaffaf

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Professor Bilal Alkhaffaf, MBChB, PhD, FRCS

Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgeon

Clinical Expertise

Professor Bilal Alkhaffaf has worked as a surgeon for over two decades and was appointed as a consultant surgeon in 2013.  He is a European accredited ‘Surgeon of Excellence’, and offers treatments for obesity and conditions affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract including oesophageal and stomach cancer, hiatus hernia, gastro-oesophageal reflux and achalasia.

His NHS practice is at Salford Royal Hospital (Manchester) – one of the country’s largest specialist upper gastrointestinal centres.  He has a specialist interest in advanced minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery and has worked at some of the largest specialist centres in the United Kingdom.  Professor Alkhaffaf has further developed his expertise by visiting international surgical centres of excellence in the United States, South Korea and The Netherlands as well as a number of leading organisations within the United Kingdom.

Professor Alkhaffaf grew up in Manchester and attended the University of Manchester from which he graduated in 2003. 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

Professor Alkhaffaf is active in the field of research and holds the position of ‘Honorary Clinical Professor’ at the University of Manchester. His research activities have resulted in his award of a prestigious ‘NIHR Doctoral Research Fellowship‘. Professor Alkhaffaf has a particular interest in the way surgical outcomes are reported and was awarded a PhD in this field.

A more comprehensive overview of his research activities can be found at ‘Research Gate’.

Professional Memberships

Professor Alkhaffaf is an active member of the following professional organisations: