Mr Muti Abulafi
Professional statement
Mr Muti Abulafi is a highly skilled consultant surgeon with over 30 years' experience in both colorectal and general surgery. He has a special interest in colorectal cancer care and currently acts as lead for the colorectal cancer multidisciplinary team at Croydon University Hospital. His other specialist interests include colorectal and keyhole surgery, colonoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor dysfunction, and hernia operations.
Mr Abulafi takes a keen interest in research, and has published extensively on colorectal cancer and cancer genetics. He is actively involved in training and education, having helped found and establish the annual M25 colorectal course, which teaches trainee surgeons and educates them on all aspects of colorectal surgery. Mr Abulafi is a member of several specialist surgical associations in the UK and Europe and is the current Chair of the Colorectal Cancer Pathway Group at the Royal Marsden Partners Cancer Vanguard.
Clinics
Shirley Oaks Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
South London, Poppy Lane Shirley Oaks Village, Croydon, CR9 8ABMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 38 years of experience
- Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, BMI Shirley Oaks Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Colorectal cancer
- Inflammatory bowel disease
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland
Education
- MS, University of London, UK (1993)
- FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons, London, UK (1988)
Positions in organisations
- Chair, Colorectal Cancer Pathway Group, Royal Marsden Partners CancerVanguard
- Past Chair, Colorectal Cancer Pathway Group, London Cancer Alliance (LCA)
Prizes and awards
- BJS (British Journal of Surgery) prize for best SRS (Surgical Research Society) published research paper (1995)
- Honours, University of Cairo (1980)
Languages spoken
- English
- ِArabic
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- Mr Abulafi was very helpful and has a friendly attitude.
- Mr Abulafi was excellent, he listened to my issues & gave really good advice. Overall, he was so helpful & didn’t make me feel uncomfortable in any way. Great doctor
- Dr. Abulafi was extremely attentive, informative, and helpful throughout my comprehensive appointment with him, listening carefully to my situation and providing very clear and assuring recommendations on how best to treat my condition.
- Dr Abulafi was professional, knowledgeable, sympathetic, understanding, kind and incredible! Outstanding quality of care and really helped me out.
- Very nice doctor... informative and professional
- The care I received was amazing. Every effort was made to solve problems and put my mind at ease. Mr. Abulafi is kind, understated and extremely competent.
- My mother, Averil Morris, and I were very grateful to be seen by Mr Abulafi so quickly after the Christmas holiday. He explained clearly what could be done. His secretary was also very helpful.
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- I’ve been looked after by this wonderful man for 23 years, he saved my life all those years ago when I had bowel cancer and continues to be the rock I trust.
- I’ve been looked after by this wonderful man for 23 years, he saved my life all those years ago when I had bowel cancer and continues to be the rock I trust.