Mr
Mr Khalid Akbari
General Surgery
About
Mr Akbari completed his higher surgical training at the Oxford UGI Specialist Centre and was awarded the UK’s first Royal College of Surgeons-approved fellowship in robotic UGI surgery. He has held consultant roles at high-volume centres in Oxford and Birmingham, gaining substantial experience in complex UGI and bariatric procedures.
Since joining UHCW in 2023, Mr Akbari has led the development of the hospital’s robotic UGI and bariatric surgery programmes. He has introduced advanced minimally invasive oesophagectomy and gastrectomy services, and regularly performs fully robotic bariatric operations, including cancer resections.
Through his commitment to surgical innovation and excellence, Mr Akbari employs state-of-the-art techniques to improve outcomes and recovery for his patients. His work positions him at the forefront of robotic and laparoscopic UGI surgery in the region.
Treatments offered
Obesity Treatment (Laparoscopic and robotic surgery)
• Sleeve gastrectomy
• Gastric bypass
• Revisional bariatric surgery – sleeve to bypass, band to bypass
• Endoscopic Sleeve gastroplasty
• Gastric balloon
• Pharmacological – weight loss
Reflux and hiatal surgery
• Antireflux surgery – Nissen/Dor/Toupet fundoplication and hiatus hernia repair –laparoscopic/robotic
• Achalasia - Laparoscopic/robotic Heller’s myotomy
Hernia
• Laparoscopic hernia repair – inguinal, femoral, umbilical/paraumbilical, spigelian hernia
• Gallbladder surgery -Laparoscopic/robotic Cholecystectomy and bile duct exploration
Endoscopy
• Upper GI endoscopy for diagnosis of diseases of the oesophagus and stomach
• Gastric Balloon insertion and removal
• Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
• Dilatation of Oesophagus and stomach
Cancer Surgery – minimally invasive and robotic
• Oesophagectomy
• Gastrectomy (partial/subtotal/total gastrectomy)
• Gastric GIST excision
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Khalid Akbari
Education & training
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2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2011–2015 Residency · General Surgery
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2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,629 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 979 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,531 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,676 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 14 · i10: 10
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.8033/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32019701 · cited by 5
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6872/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33549875 · cited by 191
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.3217/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30636108 · cited by 41
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6027/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32545636 · cited by 3
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2016
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2016
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2016
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.75
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.90
- Value For Money
- 4.92
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a general surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · khalid.akbari@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global