Mr Wael Elsaify

* Important information for those with breast concerns *

If you are experiencing symptoms such as breast pain, breast lump, nipple discharge or change in breast appearance please do not book online. Instead you must call Radiology on 01642 367410, and ask to speak with Allison or Vicki.

Mr Elsaify is a highly respected Consultant Breast, Endocrine and General Surgeon, known for his warm, personable manner, excellent communication and outstanding patient feedback. Patients consistently praise him for his reassuring style, compassionate care and the confidence he inspires throughout every stage of treatment. His friendly approach and commitment to delivering a fantastic patient experience have made him one of the most popular and trusted endocrine surgeons in the region.

Mr Elsaify trained extensively in endocrine and breast surgery at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, before completing a prestigious fellowship in endocrine and breast surgery at the Nightingale Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester.

Since 2011, he has been a fully accredited Consultant Endocrine, Breast and General Surgeon at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, where he also serves as the Lead Clinician for Endocrine Surgery. He works closely with specialist endocrinologists to deliver a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the management of thyroid and parathyroid disorders, ensuring every patient receives expert, personalised care.

Short Waiting Times for Thyroid Surgery

Mr Elsaify offers rapid access to thyroid assessment and thyroid surgery, with some of the shortest waiting times in the region—an important benefit for patients concerned about symptoms, diagnosis or treatment delays.

Specialist Interests and Expertise

Mr Elsaify’s areas of expertise include:

• Thyroid cancer and benign thyroid disease
• Parathyroid dysfunction and parathyroid surgery
• Breast cancer surgery and breast disease management
• Laparoscopic gallbladder removal (laparoscopic cholecystectomy)
• Keyhole and open hernia repair surgery
• Excision of skin lesions, lumps and benign soft‑tissue masses

His broad surgical practice allows patients to receive expert care for a wide range of conditions, all delivered with his trademark kindness, attentiveness and clarity.

Patient reviews:

April 2025 - "Would highly recommend, surgeons and all staff make you feel welcome and very well looked after. I had a total Thyroidectomy through my insurance cover and now got normality back in my life"

Mar 2025 - "I was fortunate enough to have my hyper parathyroid operation at Nuffield in Norton. From first contact with the pr-assessment team to the operation itself and after, I felt I was in a safe and well organised hospital. Mr Elsaify put me at ease with his confident and easy going manner, as did Anaesthetist Dr Baker and all staff that I can in contact with. The nurses were genuinely caring and nothing was too much trouble. Due to the skill of Mr Elsaify I can honestly say that I felt no pain whatsoever after or since my operation, just a slight irritation in my throat. I am already feeling the benefits to my health. I would like to thank everyone involved in my brief stay and I hope others are as lucky as myself and manage to get treated at Nuffield Health Tees Hospital."         

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