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Mr Hilal Bahia

Plastic Surgery Edinburgh

Mr Hilal Bahia

12 years of experience

9,203+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Hilal Bahia at a glance

Mr Hilal Bahia is a Plastic Surgery practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Hilal Bahia is a UK-trained, fully accredited Consultant Plastic Surgeon with extensive experience in both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. He works within the Edinburgh plastic surgery unit, with particular clinical interests in breast reconstruction, skin cancer, and burns management.
He graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 1991 and spent a year working as an anatomy lecturer before completing his basic surgical training. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1997. He later undertook two years of dedicated research, earning an MD degree, and has since published widely in medical and plastic surgery journals.
Mr Bahia completed his specialist training in plastic surgery in Edinburgh and at Canniesburn in Glasgow, followed by an advanced oncoplastic and microsurgical breast reconstruction fellowship in Newcastle. He further enhanced his expertise with a cosmetic fellowship at the Institute of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery in London, where he trained alongside well-known surgeons including Jan Stanek, Dai Davies, and Nick Percival. During this time, he also appeared in television programmes such as 10 Years Younger and Embarrassing Bodies.
In addition to reconstructive surgery, Mr Bahia has a strong interest in aesthetic procedures, including abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), breast augmentation and reduction, correction of prominent ears, and facial rejuvenation treatments such as Botox and dermal fillers. He is a full member of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS).
Alongside his clinical work, Mr Bahia contributes to medical education as an Honorary Senior Surgical Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh. He is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, combining advanced surgical expertise with a thoughtful and personalised approach to treatment.
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“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Hilal Bahia

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Plastic Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Edinburgh (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Plastic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-432893 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Plastic Surgery
#EB-9B1AC8EE · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 462
Annual physical exam 99395 1,888
Vaccination administration 90471 888
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 751

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Hilal Bahia
HEADSHOT
Hilal Bahia in consultation
IN OFFICE
Hilal Bahia with the team
WITH TEAM
Hilal Bahia at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

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Meet Hilal Bahia

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Plastic Surgery
    Hilal Bahia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8904/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31479958 · cited by 70
  2. Long-term follow-up of Plastic Surgery across GB
    Hilal Bahia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3308/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33034424 · cited by 188
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Plastic Surgery
    Hilal Bahia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8794/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38580943 · cited by 66

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Plastic Surgery European Annual Congress (Plastic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Plastic Surgery National Society Meeting · Edinburgh · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Plastic Surgery — Edinburgh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Plastic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a plastic surgery?

For international patients

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Patient liaison · mr.hilal.bahia@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Plastic Surgery

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    Hilal Bahia specialises in Plastic Surgery in Edinburgh, GB. 35 years of clinical experience.

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    Hilal Bahia speaks English.

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