Professor Ahmed R. Ahmed
Professional statement
Professor Ahmed R. Ahmed is one of London's leading surgeons. He is president of the British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society. Practising on Harley Street and other reputable clinics, he specialises in laparoscopic (keyhole) gastrointestinal and hernia surgery as well as having a specialist interest in weight loss. He has been committed to education and training, winning numerous prizes and awards throughout his career and now he serves as an associate professor of metabolic surgery at Imperial College London.
He runs his own research team investigating mechanisms of weight loss surgery as well as researching newer technologies for helping people lose weight. He forms an integral part of numerous professional bodies including the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society and has been widely published in numerous field-related, peer-reviewed journals. Professor Ahmed was elected to council of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and also sits on council of the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society.
Professor Ahmed will provide you with a friendly and honest opinion regarding your suitability for surgery, putting your safety and well-being as the first priority. He pays particular attention to pre and postoperative care in order to optimise the outcome of your operation and provide you with a smooth recovery after surgery. Professor Ahmed has >99% success in achieving a complete laparoscopic result without converting to open surgery.
Clinics
Cromwell Hospital
Central London, 164-178 Cromwell Road, SW5 0TUMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 30 years of experience
- Consultant Surgeon, Bupa Cromwell Hospital, London (present)
Subspecialties
- Obesity (bariatric) surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Member of Council (Clinical Section) of Royal Society of Medicine
Education
- PhD in bariatric surgery mechanisms of complications by Imperial College London (ongoing)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery MBBS with Distinctions
Teaching posts
- Consultant Surgeon and Clinical Lead Bariatric Surgery, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, and Senior Lecturer, Imperial College London
Positions in organisations
- Member of Council (Clinical Section) of Royal Society of Medicine
- Scientific Committee and Local Organising Committee member IFSO 2017
Publications and conferences
- Author of numerous scientific papers and investigations
Prizes and awards
- Association of Upper GastroIntestinal Surgeons Scholarship
- International Federation for the Surgery for Obesity (IFSO) Scholarship
Languages spoken
- English
- Urdu
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Exceptional. My gallbladder removal exceeded my expectations. Very little discomfort and after two days I was doing my daily walk.
- I can’t thank Dr Ahmed enough for the incredible care and professionalism throughout my gastric sleeve journey. From the very first consultation, he made me feel informed, comfortable, and confident in my decision. The surgery went smoothly, and the support before and after the procedure has been outstanding. Thanks to Dr Ahmed, my health, confidence, and quality of life have completely transformed. He is truly skilled, compassionate, and dedicated to his patients.
- I recently underwent a laparoscopic hernia repair under the care of Mr Ahmed R. Ahmed at the Bupa Cromwell Hospital, and the experience was truly world-class. His expertise was evident from the first consultation. His approach is both highly professional and deeply attentive; he took the time to provide full, transparent explanations regarding the pros and cons of the procedure. The efficiency of the process was remarkable, moving from consultation to surgery within a week. A 5 Stars experience.
- The procedure went perfectly & everything was as good as I could expect!
- Excellent doctor , very efficient , I strongly recommend him for any one requires bariatric surgery Very organised clinic His team including nursing staff , secretaries, dietitians and psychiatrist have outstanding skills
- Very professional and attentive doctor. Very thorough and made me feel at ease immediately. Highly recommend.
- I recently had my laparoscopic gall bladder surgery with Dr. Ahmed. Everything went smoothly — pain eased within 2 days and I was back to normal in a week. Excellent care, clear guidance, and great follow-up. Highly skilled and compassionate doctor!
- My experience with Mr Ahmed Ahmed was excellent, from initial consultation to surgery to the follow up, all went smoothly. He was clear, informative, friendly and reassuring in consultation, the operation went very well and recovery was quick. I would definitely recommend him.
- Can’t recommend Mr Ahmed highly enough or thank him enough. The whole process was incredible and his diagnosis spot on.