Mr Alan Li
Consultant General Surgeon
MB ChB, FRCS (Eng), FRCS(Gen Surg)
Having qualified from the University of Bristol in 1990, I’ve spent over three decades specialising in surgery of the stomach and oesophagus, with a particular focus on minimally invasive (keyhole) techniques. My training took me across leading centres in the UK and internationally, including time in Tokyo and Australia, where I developed advanced approaches to treating conditions such as reflux, hiatus hernia and oesophago-gastric cancers.
Throughout my career, I’ve treated a wide range of upper gastrointestinal conditions including achalasia, Barrett’s oesophagus and complex reflux disease. I also specialise in weight loss surgery, offering procedures such as gastric sleeve (including minimal scar SILS), gastric bypass and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, always tailoring treatment to each individual. I have a particular interest in revision surgery and supporting patients with more complex or challenging cases.
I previously led the oesophago-gastric unit at Manchester Royal Infirmary, where I helped expand minimally invasive cancer surgery and bariatric services, and I continue to support NHS work while offering private care across the North West. Alongside clinical practice, I’m involved in training and mentoring other surgeons.
My approach is centred on clear communication, trust and delivering care that’s truly personalised to each patient.
All new self-pay consultations, including for weight loss surgery, are offered free of charge.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Alan Li at Spire include:
General surgery
- Gallbladder / gallstone removal (cholecystectomy)
- Gastroscopy
- Hernia surgery
- LINX system
Bariatrics
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Additional information
Qualification and professional memberships
MB ChB / University of Bristol / 1990
MB ChB
Professional memberships
Faculty member of British Society of Interventional Radiology (BSIR)
Minnova Medical Foundation (MMF) - Director of Surgery
British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS)
Faculty member of Society of Gastrointestinal Intervention (SGI)
Current NHS posts
Continues to deliver bariatric and weight loss surgery to NHS patients from the North West and Yorkshire.
Holds honorary NHS contracts in the region.
Contact information
| Telephone | 0161 447 6700 |
| Private secretary | Claire Jenkinson |
| Private secretary telephone | 07851 980 363 |
| Private secretary email | claire@medsecs.co.uk |