Mr Faris Soliman
Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon
MBBCh, FRCS(Eng), PGCert, MD
I am a Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon, based at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. I have an interest in all aspects of coloproctology, general surgery and emergency abdominal surgery. I undertake minimally invasive and robotic surgery and I am also JAG accredited in endoscopy in both colonoscopy and gastroscopy.
After graduating from medical school from Cardiff in 2010, I have undertaken surgical training in the West Midlands, Wales and Manchester. I have worked in many hospitals throughout Wales over 15+ years. I have also obtained further exposure to general surgical trauma from my time at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, in South Africa. I am trained to undertake a range of open, laparoscopic (keyhole) and robotic abdominal surgery.
Towards the later part of my training, I have undertaken a six-month fellowship at Salford Royal Hospital, which is a world-renowned National Reference Centre for Intestinal Failure and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Subsequently, I have also successfully completed a one-year overseas colorectal fellowship in Canada, at the University of Western Ontario. This was a high-volume surgical centre where I obtained further advanced exposure to a broad range of colorectal conditions and operative techniques, including advanced colorectal cancer cancer, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, endoscopy, minimally invasive and robotic surgery.
A significant aspect of my NHS practice involves the surgical management of colorectal (bowel) cancer, diverticular disease and anal conditions. I have additional experience in the care and management of patients with intestinal failure, enterocutaneous (abdominal) fistulae, and complex hernias.
In terms of research, I have been successfully awarded a higher research Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Cardiff University. This was for my work examining peritoneal metastases in colorectal cancer.
I have published in peer reviewed journals and presented at conferences and meetings both nationally and internationally. Finally, I have been successfully been awarded a Post-Graduate Certificate in Medical Education from Dundee University and am an Honorary lecturer at Cardiff University Medical School, where I am regularly involved in teaching and training.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Faris Soliman at Spire include:
Colorectal surgery
Endoscopy
General surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Gastroscopy
- Haemorrhoids removal treatment
- Hernia surgery
- Laparoscopy investigation and treatment
- Mole, cyst, wart and skin tag removal
Other treatments
- Abdominal wall hernias, groin hernias and parastomal hernias
- Bowel cancer
- Diverticular disease and surgical management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Enterocutenous Fistulae and intestinal Failure
- Lumps, bumps and minor skin lesions
- Perianal/anal conditions - including haemorrhoids, fissure, fistula, skin tags, warts and polyps
- Stomas - colostomy and ileostomy
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Bowel disease
Colonoscopy
Coloproctocology
Coloproctology
Colorectal surgery
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal cancer
Gastrointestinal pathology
Gastrointestinal surgery
General surgery
Hernia repair surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Minimal access surgery
Qualification and professional memberships
MBBCh / Cardiff University / 2010
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
PGCert (Med Ed) / Dundee University / 2017
Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education
MD / Cardiff University / 2022
Doctor of Medicine
Research thesis studying peritoneal metastases in colorectal cancer
FRCS / Royal College of Surgeons (England) / 2023
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (England)
Post-CCT / Colorectal Fellowship, University of Western Ontario, Canada / 2023
Fellow of the Colorectal Fellowship
Professional memberships
General Medical Council
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (England)
Royal Society of Medicine
Medical Protection Society
Professional leadership
I am Council Member for the Surgery Section at the Royal Society of Medicine
Current NHS posts
University Hospital Wales
Personal profile
I am a keen road & track cyclist. I have trained cyclists since 2006 as a qualified coach and motor pacer. I have been a longstanding committee member and coach to the Maindy Flyers Youth Cycling Club and have previously been appointed as club chair. I have obtained powerboat and sailing qualifications from the Royal Yacht Association.
Contact information
| Telephone | 0117 453 1962 |
| Private secretary | Mrs Sarnia Hayes |