Mr Nima Abbassi-Ghadi
Professional statement
Mr Nima Abbassi-Ghadi is an experienced consultant upper gastrointestinal surgeon practising at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital, Circle Mount Alvernia Hospital, Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital, and the Royal Surrey County Hospital. He specialises in the management of acid reflux, hiatal hernias, oesophageal cancer, and gastric cancer, offering patients expert, personalised care using the most advanced surgical techniques available.
Mr Abbassi-Ghadi is a recognised leader in robotic surgery and utilises the Da Vinci Surgical System to deliver state-of-the-art, minimally invasive procedures. He is also an international proctor in robotic surgery, training surgeons at leading centres worldwide. In addition to his specialist interests, he has extensive experience in keyhole hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, and weight loss (bariatric) surgery.
Mr Abbassi-Ghadi is the Clinical Lead for Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Surgery at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, home to one of the highest-volume oesophagectomy units in the UK. He graduated from the University of Nottingham and completed his higher surgical training in London, gaining expertise in advanced and minimally invasive techniques. He was awarded the prestigious ALSGBI Braun Aesculap International Fellowship, through which he undertook further specialist training at the internationally renowned National Cancer Centre in Seoul, South Korea.
Alongside his clinical practice, Mr Abbassi-Ghadi is involved in pioneering research. He completed a PhD at Imperial College London focusing on oesophageal cancer and has published extensively in leading scientific journals, including Cancer Research and Advanced Materials. He currently serves as a Reader at the University of Surrey, where he supervises PhD research funded by the World Cancer Research Fund, exploring the role of exercise in enhancing immune function and improving responses to cancer immunotherapy. He is also the Divisional Research Lead for Surgery at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, reflecting his commitment to advancing surgical innovation and improving patient outcomes through research.
Clinics
Cleveland Clinic London Hospital
Central London, 33 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7HY,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 20 years of experience
- Consultant Upper GI Surgeon, Cleveland Clinic London Hospital (2021 – present)
Subspecialties
- Laparoscopic small bowel resection
- Laparoscopic appendicectomy
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons of England
Education
- FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of England (2017)
- PhD, Imperial College London (2015)
Teaching posts
- Reader, University of Surrey (present)
- Co-supervisor of a PhD project funded by the World Cancer Research Fund (present)
Positions in organisations
- MDT and Clinic Director of Oesophago-gastric Surgery at Royal Surrey County Hospital
- Divisional Research Lead at Royal Surrey County Hospital
Publications and conferences
- Mr Abbassi-Ghadi's publications are available on ResearchGate
- Mr Abbassi-Ghadi's publications are available on his PubMed profile
Prizes and awards
- Royal Surrey Surgery Champion Finalist 2025
- Awarded the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland travelling Scholarship to partake in a clinical fellowship at the National Cancer Centre in Seoul, Korea.
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- I would thoroughly recommend Mr Abbassi-Ghadi. I was so glad to have had such an experienced surgeon when my procedure turned out to be complicated and serious. Very supportive after-care too.
- Mr Abbassi-Ghadi and his team did a great job with my umbilical hernia repair. He came in on his annual leave when my original surgery was cancelled due to a technical fault out of his control. The surgery went well and the repair has healed perfectly. Very professional/
- Mr Nima Abbassi-Ghadi is an extremely nice and very approachable man who was happy to spend time explaining the potential option available to me subject to the results of an endoscopy. The insight he gave me was extremely helpful.
- Mr Nima Abbassi Ghadi immediately put me at ease with clear explanation’s with what procedures were needed for surgery, also very compassionate and an excellent surgeon. Highly recommended
- Five stars for all areas of comment.Outstanding individual treatment. Operation and recovery was excellent and I was back to normal in record time.
- As far as Doctors go, he is as good as it gets ... informative, honest, but most importantly, he's comforting and understanding. Made my surgery seamless and put me at total ease. Perfect.
- effective and efficient service. clear advice and engagement with decision making.
- Mr Nima Abbassi Ghadi provided the highest standard of care from initial consultation to my operation and follow up, at all stages explaining everything very clearly. Highly recommended without reservation.
- Very compassionate, caring and thorough. Best experience I could have asked for.
- It was a real pleasure to be looked after by Mr Abbassi-Ghadi, highly recommended!