Qualifications
PhD, MBChB, FRCS
Secretary Contact Details
Name: Kay Watson
Telephone: 0161 447 6960 / 07591 801 150
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.celebratehealth.co.uk
PHIN: Bilal Alkhaffaf
Bilal Alkhaffaf
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
- 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
What our patients say
I was very impressed the first time I saw him. he took time to explain to me clearly what my problem is and the cause. I had type 2 Achalasia the procedure went well and I only stayed for one day in the hospital I thought given my other medical condition I will stay longer. I didn't encounter any serious problem after being discharged. I'm schedule to have another appointment that is 6 weeks after the operation I had one appointment 2 weeks after the operation. after the procedure the reflux had significantly reduced. I really have confidence in Dr. AlKhaffaf with my health I'm thinking of having another procedure done by him. He had really listened to me before and after the surgery and had answered/addressed all my questions.
My husband and I consider the day we found Mr AlKhaffaf on the Internet to have been a very lucky day indeed – an outstanding surgeon who could treat achalasia! From our first meeting, he realised the urgency of my situation and expedited a very speedy treatment plan. Two weeks and two days from the first consultation to operation (Heller's cardiomyotomy, reflux wrap, and hernia repair). The outcome has exceeded all my expectations, and has been life transforming. I see lots of people comment on Mr AlKhaffaf's calm, confident and friendly manner. This is because it is striking and the perfect complement to his exceptional surgical skills.