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Professor Shafi Ahmed

General Surgery London

Professor Shafi Ahmed

2 years of experience

5,990+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Shafi Ahmed at a glance

Professor Shafi Ahmed is a General Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 33+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2023). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr Shafi Ahmed qualified from Kings College Hospital Medical School in 1993, trained in London and obtained his specialist registration in general and colorectal surgery. He was appointed as a Consultant General, Colorectal and Laparoscopic Surgeon at The Royal London and St Bartholomews Hospitals in 2007.

Mr Shafi Ahmed qualified from Kings College Hospital Medical School in 1993 and then completed his speciality training in general and colorectal surgery in London. During his training, he performed research on the genetics of colorectal cancer and for his work he was awarded his PhD from the University of London. Currently, He is pioneering single incision laparoscopic colorectal surgery (virtual scarless surgery) and also works with liver surgeons to pioneer simultaneous laparoscopic liver and bowel resections for cancer.

Shafi's clinical specialist interests are colorectal cancer, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, coloproctology and the modern management of haemorrhoids, but also has a general surgical practice interest including hernia and gallstone surgery. He was appointed as a Consultant General, Colorectal and Laparoscopic Surgeon at The Royal London and St Bartholomews Hospitals in 2007 and is currently the lead clinician and Multi Disciplinary Team lead for colorectal cancer at Barts Health NHS Trust.

In 2014, Shafi was elected to The Council of The Royal College of Surgeons of England. He is also an Honorary Senior Lecturer and is the Associate Dean at Barts and the London Medical School, responsible for the delivery of the undergraduate curriculum at The Royal London and St Bartholomew's Hospitals. He is also the Royal College of Surgeons Tutor and Training Programme Director for core surgical trainees at UCLP as well as educational supervisor for the Royal College of Surgeons and sits on the Higher Surgical training committee.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Colorectal surgery


General surgery

Paediatrics

Advanced colorectal malignancy

Robotic surgery

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Professor Shafi Ahmed

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-85970 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-76700975 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,843
Annual physical exam 99395 981
Vaccination administration 90471 2,549
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,898

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 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Shafi Ahmed in consultation
IN OFFICE
Shafi Ahmed with the team
WITH TEAM
Shafi Ahmed at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 139s
Meet Shafi Ahmed

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Shafi Ahmed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2875/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34143541 · cited by 83
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Shafi Ahmed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1551/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39064938 · cited by 97

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery 2026-03-04 · 7 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery? 2026-01-02 · 10 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.shafi.ahmed@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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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General Surgery

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