Dr Osama Moussa

• Mr Osama Moussa is a Consultant General & Upper GI Surgeon Specialist in Robotic, Laparoscopic, and Complex Anti-Reflux Surgery • Mr Osama Moussa is a Consultant General and Upper GI Surgeon at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, recognized as a pioneer in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. With a career defined by surgical precision and innovation, Mr Moussa provides advanced care for complex upper gastrointestinal conditions, including severe reflux, hiatal hernias, and metabolic health Leader in Robotic Innovation • Mr Moussa is at the forefront of the technological evolution in surgery. He is one of the very few surgeons in the UK trained on both major robotic consoles, a rare distinction that reflects his technical versatility and mastery of modern surgical platforms. He established and currently leads the successful Robotic Upper GI Practice at West Hertfordshire, where he consistently delivers excellent patient outcomes through high-precision robotics. Speialist Clinical Services: • Recognizing the need for holistic patient management, Mr Moussa single-handedly developed a dedicated Multidisciplinary Anti-Reflux Service. He is currently one of the highest-volume surgeons in the UK for technically demanding anti-reflux procedures and complex hiatal hernia repairs. His approach combines the latest evidence-based practice with a commitment to long-term patient recovery. Elite Clinical Training • Mr Moussa’s surgical pedigree is built on a foundation of elite UK training. Following his medical degree, he completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery and earned an MD in Research from Imperial College London. His Higher Surgical Training spanned the nation's leading centres—including Liverpool, Newcastle, and Scotland—culminating in senior clinical appointments at Imperial College London, The Royal Marsden, and UCLH. Research and Academic Excellence • Alongside his clinical work, Mr Moussa is an active contributor to academic research, focusing on metabolic health and obesity-related outcomes. As a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (UK), he remains dedicated to advancing the field of benign upper gastrointestinal surgery through continuous innovation and a "precision-first" philosophy.

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

1. 2011–2017
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)

2. 2017–2021
   Residency · General Surgery

   Universitat de Barcelona (GB)

1. 2021-09–2022-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

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Selected publications

1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery

   Dr Osama Moussa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

   DOI: 10.6003/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 38

2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB

   Dr Osama Moussa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.9977/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 44

3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery

   Dr Osama Moussa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.5207/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 10

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