Professor Bilal Alkhaffaf is a European-accredited Surgeon of Excellence with over two decades of surgical experience. He specialises in the management of obesity and diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract, including oesophageal and gastric cancer, hiatus hernia, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), and achalasia. He practices at Salford Royal Hospital in Manchester, one of the UK’s largest specialist upper gastrointestinal centres, where he serves as Clinical Director of Upper GI Surgery. He has a particular expertise in advanced minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery, and is committed to delivering safe, innovative, and patient-centred care. Raised in Manchester, Professor Alkhaffaf graduated from the University of Manchester in 2003. He is dedicated to providing the highest standards of care through a partnership built on trust, clear communication, and empathy.

Research

Professor Alkhaffaf is an active clinical academic and holds the title of Honorary Clinical Professor at the University of Manchester. He was awarded a prestigious NIHR Doctoral Research Fellowship and completed a PhD focused on improving the reporting and standardisation of surgical outcomes in cancer research. His work has contributed to enhancing the quality of surgical trials and improving the way outcomes are measured and reported, ensuring research findings translate meaningfully into patient benefit.

Specialist interests

• Specialist Interests
• Robotic and laparoscopic surgery
• Second opinion referrals
• Oesophageal and gastric cancer
• Obesity and metabolic surgery
• Benign oesophageal and gastric disorders
• Acid reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (including Linx)
• Hiatus hernia
• Achalasia
• Gallstone disease

PHIN Data: Bilal Alkhaffaf