Ms Jihene El Kafsi

I am a Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgeon specialising in the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the stomach, oesophagus, and digestive system. I also have extensive experience in weight-loss (bariatric) surgery. I speak Arabic, English, and French.

I completed my medical training at the University of Cambridge and University College London, followed by specialist surgical training in Oxford. After becoming a consultant, I undertook further advanced fellowships in upper gastrointestinal and weight-loss surgery at University College London Hospitals and in New Zealand.

I was appointed Consultant in Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgery at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in 2019, and subsequently in Bariatric Surgery at Ashford and St Peter’s in 2020. At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, I established a specialist gastrointestinal physiology service to investigate reflux and swallowing (motility) problems.

I offer expert assessment and treatment for acid reflux, gallstones, achalasia, and weight loss. My surgical practice includes gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, reflux surgery (such as fundoplication and LINX®), hiatal hernia repair, achalasia surgery, and gallbladder surgery. I also perform endoscopy and specialised tests to assess reflux and swallowing problems. I have carried out over 150 weight-loss surgery procedures since completing my specialist training.

I have a particular interest in reflux disease and swallowing disorders, and I am committed to offering thorough investigations to ensure the most appropriate treatment for each patient. I am actively involved in research to improve outcomes in upper gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery. I am a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, where I contribute to professional committees. I also play a leading role in national upper gastrointestinal surgical societies and am actively involved in education, regularly teaching, organising national educational meetings, and delivering courses for surgeons across the UK.