Mr Arif Khan

Mr Arif Khan

Consultant General, Laparoscopic and Colorectal Surgeon

MBBS, FRCSEd, FRCS(Gen)


Specialises in

  • Colorectal surgery
  • Haemorrhoid surgery
  • Hernia surgery
  • Bowel surgery

I am Consultant General, Laparoscopic and Colorectal Surgeon. I did higher surgical training in the London Deanery at University College Hospital (UCL) and was awarded CCST by the Royal College of Surgeon Intercollegiate Board. I was the Colorectal Lead, Chairperson for Colorectal MDT and the Head of Enhance Recovery Programme in Surgery (ERAS) at the Trust. I am a JAG approved endoscopist and preform screening, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies.

Experience in general surgery: I am an expert in sports hernia surgery, laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia, femoral hernia, incisional hernia and umbilical hernia repair. I also specialise in management of gallbladder disease and perform laparoscopic cholecystectomies for gallstones.

Experience in colorectal surgery: I am a specialist in management of benign and malignant colorectal conditions and a National Trainer for minimally invasive haemorrhoid surgery (THD) procedure and laparoscopic colorectal surgery. I also specialise in treatment of anal fissure, fistula, anal warts, management of diverticular disease, Ileostomy closure, reversal of Hartmann's, pilonidal sinus treatment, management of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and IBS.

I am a faculty member of FRCS Intercollegiate Examination course and MRCS course. I am keen in research, teaching and training. I am an Educational and Clinical Supervisor and also hold the position of Senior Lecturer at Edge Hill University. I am the author for a number of scientific and medical publications that can be sited on the ResearchGate website. I am a member of CEA (Clinical Excellence Award) committee and an Appraiser for medical and surgical consultants.

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General Medical Council Number: C4403906

Treatment information

Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Arif Khan at Spire include:

Other treatments

  • Colostomy
  • Ileostomy
  • Skin lesion excision

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Additional information

Colorectal surgery
General surgery
Laparoscopic surgery

Special clinical interests: Bowel Screening, Cholecystectomy laparoscopic, Colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, Fistula surgery, gastroscopy, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis management, Haemorrhoids surgery- THD, HALO and PPH procedure, Hernia surgery - Sports hernia surgery laparoscopic (Keyhole repair).

MBBS / Dow Medical College / 1985
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Double CCST from North East Thames London and The Aga Khan University.

FRCSEd / Edinburgh / 1991
Royal college of Surgeons Edinburgh

FRCS(Gen): / Intercollegiate Board of Royal College of Surgeons / 2005
Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons

Diploma / Royal College of Physicians and Surgeon of Glasgow / 2016
Diploma in Postgraduate Clinical Education


Professional memberships

General Medical Council (GMC)

British Medical Association (BMA)

Association of Coloproctology of GB and Ireland

National Training Programme in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery (LAPCO)

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Medical Defence Union Member (MDDUS)


Professional leadership

National Trainer Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery (LAPCO)
National Trainer minimally invasive haemorrhoidal surgery (THD)
Faculty Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh MRCS and FRCS Examination Course

Consultant General, Laparoscopic and Colorectal Surgeon.

I enjoy spending time with my loving wife and two children. I enjoy painting, gardening and cycling.

Website http://www.aukhan.co.uk
Private secretary Kaye.BROWN@spirehealthcare.com
Private secretary telephone 01625 505 412
Private secretary fax 01625 501 800
Private secretary email info@spireregency.com