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Mr Raj Nijjar
General Surgeon
MB ChB, MSc, FRCS (Ed), FRCS (Gen Surg)
Specialises in
- Hernia surgery
- Gastric band surgery
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery
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Languages spoken
English
I qualified from the University of Birmingham in 1994, so I have 30 plus years of surgical experience. I specialise in minimally invasive surgery and 90% of my operations are performed with keyhole or laparoscopic techniques.
This means my patients have less pain after surgery, less time off work and a quicker return to normal activity.
I focus on surgery for Gallstones, hernia’s, acid reflux, weight loss and cancers of the oesophagus and stomach. I am also highly trained in Endoscopy and can offer treatments for blockages and removal of polyps.
I have published widely in my areas of specialism and spent time performing collaborative research with University College London.
I have trained with leading experts in the UK, Europe, Japan and Australia and I have performed many thousands of surgeries with excellent outcomes.
My NHS practice is based across Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands and Solihull Hospitals. I have led the Upper GI service for Birmingham covering a population of more than 3million for over 5 years. In that time I have developed a Gallstone treatment service that treats a 1000 plus patients a year and re-organised the upper GI Cancer services for the Birmingham area.
I teach and train future surgeons and I examine trainees for the Royal College of Surgeons. I sit on the national council of the Association of Upper GI Surgeons representing the interests of Surgeons, trainees and patients of the whole of the West Midlands region.
I practice evidence based, patient centred care and offer a diligent, empathetic and caring approach to all my patients.
General Medical Council Number: 4099659
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Raj Nijjar at Spire include:
General surgery
- Gastric band surgery
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy)
- Gallbladder / gallstone removal (cholecystectomy)
- Hernia surgery
Other treatments
In general surgery I also offer laparoscopic surgery, surgery for cancers of the oesophagus and stomach, laparoscopic surgery for gallstones, anti-reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux treatment and hiatal hernia surgery.
In weight loss surgery I offer gastric bypass surgery, sleeve gastrectomy and gastric banding and revisional weight loss procedures.
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Hernia repair surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Obesity surgery
Weight loss surgery
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
Association of Surgeons Of Great Britain and Ireland
Association of Upper GI Surgeons
Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons
British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society
West Midlands Expert Advisory Committee on Upper GI Cancer
West Midlands Core and Specialist Surgical Training Committee
Research and publications
Published articles on cancers of the stomach and Oesophagus, weight loss surgery and anti-reflux surgery. Thesis on Reflux, Barrett's oesophagus and Oesophageal cancer.
Current NHS posts
Consultant Surgeon and Lead Cancer Clinician at Heart of England NHS foundation Trust.
Senior Academy Tutor At University of Birmingham.
Royal College of Surgeons Tutor.
Personal profile
I aspire to professionalism and treatment of patients with empathy and personalised care. I try and deal with clinical issues honestly and transparently, guiding patients to make informed choices by providing evidence based clinical information. Outside of medicine, I try and pursue a fit and active lifestyle. My interests include travel, sports and most importantly, spending time with my family.
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Contact information
| Telephone | Self-pay: 0121 704 5530 |