Mr Wael Elsaify

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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:

"I cannot recommend Mr Wael Elsaify highly enough. Mr Elsaify carried out my parathyroidectomy, which was a particularly complex procedure as the affected parathyroid gland and tumour were located behind my breastbone. From the very beginning, he took the time to explain exactly what the operation would involve, including the potential risks, in a way that was clear, honest and easy to understand. What really stood out to me was his ability to put me at ease. He has a genuine empathy for his patients and, importantly, a great sense of humour. That might sound like a small thing, but when you are facing an operation, having a consultant who can make you feel comfortable and even raise a smile makes a huge difference. Thankfully, my surgery was successful, and the care I received from Mr Elsaify afterwards was outstanding. He was attentive, reassuring and clearly committed to making sure I was recovering well. I always felt that I was in very safe and capable hands. I am extremely grateful to Mr Elsaify for the care he provided and for the confidence he gave me throughout what could otherwise have been a very daunting experience. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Mr Wael Elsaify to anyone facing parathyroid surgery. He is an exceptional surgeon and, just as importantly, a genuinely caring and compassionate doctor" - September 2026

"I recently had a Parathroidectomy procedure performed by Mr Wael El-saify. He explained everything thoroughly from the first appointment through to surgery and completely put me at ease. He saw me before surgery and twice afterwards and clearly explained the aftercare. The scar is minimal and healing nicely. He is very professional and has a great sense of humour and a lovely bedside manner. I would 100%+ recommend him to anyone needing surgery. We need more doctors like him" - August 2026

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