Mr Altaf Awan
Qualifications
MBBS, MD (University of Nottingham), FRCS(Ed), FRCS(General Surgery)
GMC number: 4662288
Practising since: 1992
Specialties
General Surgery
Consultation times
- Wednesdays 18:00–20:30
- Overview
About
Mr Altaf Awan is a highly experienced Consultant Robotic, Laparoscopic and Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgeon, with specialist expertise in benign pancreaticobiliary surgery.
Education
He was awarded a higher research degree (MD) by the University of Nottingham for his work on the role of hormones in oesophageal carcinogenesis.
Following completion of his higher surgical training in the East Midlands, Mr Awan undertook fellowship training in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, further strengthening his expertise in minimally invasive techniques.
Clinical expertise
Mr Awan is one of the senior bariatric surgeons at the East Midlands Bariatric and Metabolic Institute (EMBMI), a regional specialist centre providing comprehensive bariatric services to patients across the East Midlands.
His clinical practice includes bariatric (weight loss) surgery, surgical management of gallstones and bile duct stones, acute pancreatitis, acid reflux, and all types of abdominal wall hernias.
He has a particular interest in laparoscopic surgery for emergency cases and has contributed to the development of innovative minimally invasive techniques for complex emergency conditions, including severe acute pancreatitis.
Mr Awan regularly performs keyhole surgery for emergency gastrointestinal and abdominal wall conditions. His operative work in laparoscopic surgery for pancreatitis, bile duct stones and hernia repair, as well as robotic surgery, has been recognised with first prizes at the UK’s National Surgical Scientific Meetings.
Special interests
- Pancreatico-biliary surgery
- Bariatric surgery
- Robotic surgery
- Bile duct stones
- Acute and chronic pancreatitis
- Advanced laparoscopic surgery
- Hernia repair
- Cholecystectomy (gallbladder)
- Abdominal wall hernia repair.
Other interests
- Director of Education – Laparoscopic and robotic surgery ALSGBI UK.
- Course Director Royal College of Surgeons England – Core Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery
- Course Director – ALSGBI Key Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery.
Languages spoken
English, Urdu
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Altaf Awan at Nuffield Health
- Laparoscopic reflux surgery (fundoplication)
- Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder removal)
Locations Mr Altaf Awan works with
Related experience
Research
Mr Awan is actively involved in clinical research with several publications in peer-reviewed journals including work on weight loss surgery.
He has a keen interest in surgical innovation to improve operative safety and is currently investigating role of Indocyanine Green (ICG) dye during minimally invasive surgery.
He was invited for an interview at the Third International Bariatric Club (IBC) Oxford University World Congress 2022 and provided useful insight into role of fluorescence dye in bariatric (weight loss) surgery.
He regularly delivers talks as an invited speaker at the national surgical meetings and his most recent talk was on role and advantages of robotic surgery in gastric bypass for weight loss at ALSGBI UK Annual scientific meeting held in Newcastle.
Memberships
- British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS)
- Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ALSGBI)
- European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
- British hernia Society (BHS) and European Hernia Society (EHS)
Other posts held
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton – Consultant General Surgeon
Insurers Mr Altaf Awan works with
Mr Altaf Awan works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- The Exeter
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Westfield Health WPA
Declaration
Mr Altaf Awan does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Altaf Awan does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Altaf Awan does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.