Mr Anwar Ahmad

Professional statement

Mr Anwar Ahmad is a leading consultant laparoscopic colorectal and general surgeon based in Brentwood, Essex and Billericay. He is one of the few paediatric surgeons in Mid & South Essex performing general paediatric surgeries (umbilical hernia, inguinal hernia, orchidopexy). He specialises in minimally invasive proctology techniques. These include non-excisional haemorrhoid treatment (THD, RAFAELO), minimally invasive surgery for anal fistula (VAAFT) and pilonidal sinus (EPSiT). He performs colonoscopies, gastroscopies and surgeries for benign and cancerous colorectal pathologies. He privately practises at Spire Hartswood Hospital and Oakdin Clinic, while his NHS base is Mid & South Essex NHS Trust.

He has an MB BS from the University of Punjab, Pakistan, an MD from Kings College London and a FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons. 

Mr Ahmad did his basic surgical training in Merseyside. Here, he developed an interest in surgical research which then lead him to complete a higher degree at Kings College London.

He pursued higher surgical training in the North East Thames rotation. He was able to work with world-renowned surgeons at various tertiary centres in London. This provided Mr Ahmad with the highest-quality mentorship and continuing surgical education. Following this, he went on to complete a post CCT fellowship in robotic colorectal surgery in Portsmouth. 

Mr Ahmad, who is the colorectal cancer lead at his NHS trust, is a member of The Royal College of Surgeons (England) and the Association of Coloproctology Great Britain & Ireland (ACPGBI).