An initial consultation with Mr Zaher Toumi is from £200.
Mr Zaher Toumi
Consultant General Surgeon
MD, FRCS, DipMedEd
"I know firsthand that the delivery of care is excellent from start to finish and I would not hesitate to recommend Spire Washington Hospital to my own friends and family."
Specialises in
- Weight loss surgery
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia surgery
- Anti-reflux surgery
Also available for:
Virtual consultations:
If you are looking to reclaim your quality of life, whether that means fixing a painful abdominal issue or finally achieving lasting weight loss, I am here to help.
I’m Mr Zaher Toumi, Consultant Bariatric and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon at Spire Washington Hospital, caring for patients across Newcastle, Durham, and Sunderland. I combine high-volume surgical expertise with a patient-first approach to deliver real, lasting results.
General Abdominal & Reflux Surgery
If a general surgical issue is affecting your daily life, I provide rapid, expert intervention. I specialise heavily in high-volume precision procedures, including gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy), hernia repairs (groin, incisional, and hiatus), and acid reflux surgery (GORD) with wireless pH testing, alongside diagnostic gastroscopy. With over 1,500 gallbladder operations and gastroscopies completed, my focus is on getting you back to full health safely and quickly.
The Complete Weight Loss Package
For those who have struggled with weight for years, trying diet after diet and feeling let down, I provide an all-in-one metabolic service. Weight loss is personal, which is why I offer the full spectrum of modern, effective treatments. Whether you are considering advanced surgery (gastric bypass or sleeve), exploring non-surgical options (gastric balloons and ESG), or utilising medical treatments like Mounjaro and Wegovy, I will guide you without pressure.
World-Class Expertise
Following specialist UGI training in 2014, I undertook the prestigious Bariatric Fellowship at McGill University in Montreal, an international centre of excellence. I have since performed more than 1,200 bariatric procedures across the NHS and private practice. My promise is simple: honest advice, expert hands, and genuine support from day one.
General Medical Council Number: 6035173
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Zaher Toumi at Spire include:
General surgery
- Gallbladder / gallstone removal (cholecystectomy)
- Gastroscopy
- Hernia surgery
- Laparoscopy investigation and treatment
Bariatrics
- Gastric balloon (weight loss balloon)
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastroenterology
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Additional information
Qualification and professional memberships
MD, FRCS, DipMedEd, FHEA / Damascus University, Royal College of Surgeons of England, University of Dundee / 2002
Doctor of Medicine, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Diploma in Medical Education
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, FRCS
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, FHEA
Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education, PGDipMedED (University of Dundee)
Member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons (ASMBS)
Member of the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS)
Member of the International Federation of Surgery for Obesity (IFSO)
Professional memberships
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS)
Member of the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons in Great Britain and Ireland (AUGIS)
Member of the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS)
Member of American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons (ASMBS)
Professional leadership
I am a member of the Communication committee of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric surgery (ASMBS)
am also a member of the Communication committee of the International Federation off Surgery for Obesity (IFSO).
Contact information
| Telephone | 07427 433 856 |
| info@spirewashington.com | |
| Website | https://zahertoumi.com/ |
| Private secretary | Mrs Joanne Renshaw |
| Private secretary telephone | 07427 433 856 |