Mr Alan Askari

Mr Alan Askari is a consultant bariatric, upper GI, and general surgeon in Luton, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. He specialises in bariatric surgery, weight loss and obesity, alongside gallbladder surgery, hernia surgery and endoscopy. He privately practises at The Cobham Clinic and Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Luton and Dunstable University Hospital) 

Mr Askari has extensive experience in routine and complex surgical procedures. He is committed to delivering patient-centred care, ensuring each one of his patients receives tailored treatment in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes.

His clinical expertise includes bariatric (weight loss) surgery, acid reflux and hiatal hernia repair, gallbladder surgery with laparoscopic CBD exploration, and open and laparoscopic hernia repair for all types of hernias.

He is passionate about combining technical excellence with a compassionate and proactive approach, ensuring my patients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout their care journey.

In addition to his clinical work, Mr Askari is interested in medical education, leadership, and research. As Director of Corporate Engagement for TUGSS, ECCN Lead for the ASGBI, and chair of the Complex Bariatric MDT at Luton & Dunstable Hospital, he actively contributes to service development, surgical education, and quality improvement initiatives.

He is committed to mentoring trainees and has played a key role in organising educational courses such as the TUGSS FRCS Revision Course.

With a background in academia, including a PhD in Surgery & Cancer from Imperial College London, Mr Askari's work has been published in over 160 peer-reviewed articles, and more than 200 national and international presentations. His interests extend to exploring innovative healthcare approaches, such as using big data, machine learning, and social media to enhance patient care and improve surgical training.

Mr Askari is a collaborative team player known for my approachable, caring, and supportive nature. He strives to maintain strong relationships with colleagues across disciplines and prides himself in being a proactive and dependable surgical team member.