Mr Muti Abulafi

Mr Muti Abulafi is a Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon at Croydon University Hospital (CUH). He has more than 30 years of experience in the field, with a special interest in colorectal cancer. He is the current lead of the cancer multidisciplinary team at CUH and previously served as Director of Cancer Services for 8 years. He also serves as the chair of the Colorectal Cancer Pathway Group of the Royal Marsden Partners Accountable Cancer Network. He has interests in a wide range of areas including the following: • Endoscopy, gastroscopy, and colonoscopy • Colorectal Surgery • Appendicectomy • Keyhole (Laparoscopic) Hernia Repair • Stapled haemorrhoidectomy; • Anal fistula & Fistula plugs; • STARR; TEMS; TAMIS; • Laparoscopic incisional hernia • Bowel Cancer • Constipation • Pelvic floor dysfunction • Faecal incontinence • Ulcerative colitis • Crohn's disease • Rectal prolapse Mr Abulafi earned his fellowship with the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS) in 1988 after studying medicine at the University of Cairo. He later received a Master of Surgery (MS) degree from the University of London for his work on the role of intraoperative photodynamic treatment in colorectal cancer. He went on to undertake surgical training at the Royal London and St Thomas' Hospitals before joining CUH as a consultant in 1996. Mr Abulafi has previously served on the Clinical Board of the London Cancer Alliance, the London Early Diagnosis Implementation Group, and the London Endoscopy Strategy Sub-group. Additionally, he has been a member of the London Zone Cancer Peer Review reference group, the cancer project Expert Reference Panel for Common Cancers and General Care, and the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland's research and audit committee. He is widely published in the fields of colorectal cancer and cancer genetics and is the principal investigator for the NICE FIT study, investigating the function of the FIT test in colorectal cancer. He also established and co-convened the annual M25 Colorectal Masterclass for trainee surgeons.

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

1. 2017–2023
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   UAB Barcelona

2. 2023–2027
   Residency · General Surgery

   UAB Barcelona

3. 2027–2028
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Charité Berlin, DE

1. 2027-09–2028-08
   Junior consultant

   UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

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2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 7 · i10: 7

Selected publications

1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes

   Mr Muti Abulafi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.1853/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 122

2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mr Muti Abulafi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.1298/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 48

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