
Mr Qutayba AlmerieBariatric, Upper Gastrointestinal & General Surgeon in Cheadle
Mr Qutayba Almerie
MD MSc FRCS
GMC: 7008170Professional statement
Mr Qutayba Almerie is a highly skilled Consultant Bariatric, Upper Gastrointestinal & General Surgeon based in Manchester Royal Infirmary (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust).
Qutayba is also the Programme Director of the Royal College of Surgeons accredited Phoenix Health Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Fellowship.
He specialises in bariatric (weight loss) surgery and weight loss management, acid reflux and hiatal hernia surgery, gallbladder surgery and abdominal wall hernia surgery.
After graduating from medical school in the top of his class, Qutayba received extensive postgraduate training in general, laparoscopic (keyhole), and upper gastrointestinal surgery in the Yorkshire region leading to the completion of his speciality training in Upper Gastrointestinal & General Surgery (CCT).
Qutayba then pursued further specialisation in bariatric (weight loss) surgery. He undertook the prestigious Phoenix Health Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery. During this 2-year fellowship, he was trained on all aspects of bariatric surgery under the mentorship of the internationally renowned Professor David Kerrigan; the former president of the British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS).
Current Clinical Positions:
NHS Base:
Consultant Surgeon
Manchester Royal Infirmary, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Private Practice Base
1. Phoenix Health
At Phoenix Health, Qutayba offers a wide range of bariatric (weight loss) procedures including gastric balloons, gastric bands, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass.
Qutayba works alongside the Phoenix Health experienced team of dieticians, specialist bariatric nurses, psychologists, and anaesthetists. The focus of this highly experience multi-disciplinary team is to provide personalised care tailored to the need of each of his valued patients aiming to deliver the best results to them.
2. Ramsay Health, Oaklands Hospital
At the Oaklands Hospital, Qutayba offers a wide range of keyhole (laparoscopic) surgical interventions to treat acid reflux and hiatus hernia, gallstones, and abdominal wall hernias. He also offers a wide range of upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures (OGD).
Qutayba’s current role both at the NHS and Phoenix Health extends to training new surgeons in all aspects of weight loss and upper gastrointestinal surgery. A role Qutayba continues to enjoy playing to ensure the continuous influx of new talented surgeons to this field.
Education & Research
Position: Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Manchester University
Qutayba is deeply involved in medical research. He has published over 50 medical articles and co-authored few book chapters in the field of Obesity and weight loss surgery. He has also presented his research findings at multiple national and international conferences (ResearchGate).
Qutayba serves as a regular reviewer for multiple high-profile medical journals, including the Obesity Surgery journal, the official publication of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO).
Qutayba is also the Programme Director of the Royal College of Surgeons accredited Phoenix Health Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Fellowship.
He specialises in bariatric (weight loss) surgery and weight loss management, acid reflux and hiatal hernia surgery, gallbladder surgery and abdominal wall hernia surgery.
After graduating from medical school in the top of his class, Qutayba received extensive postgraduate training in general, laparoscopic (keyhole), and upper gastrointestinal surgery in the Yorkshire region leading to the completion of his speciality training in Upper Gastrointestinal & General Surgery (CCT).
Qutayba then pursued further specialisation in bariatric (weight loss) surgery. He undertook the prestigious Phoenix Health Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery. During this 2-year fellowship, he was trained on all aspects of bariatric surgery under the mentorship of the internationally renowned Professor David Kerrigan; the former president of the British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS).
Current Clinical Positions:
NHS Base:
Consultant Surgeon
Manchester Royal Infirmary, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Private Practice Base
1. Phoenix Health
At Phoenix Health, Qutayba offers a wide range of bariatric (weight loss) procedures including gastric balloons, gastric bands, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass.
Qutayba works alongside the Phoenix Health experienced team of dieticians, specialist bariatric nurses, psychologists, and anaesthetists. The focus of this highly experience multi-disciplinary team is to provide personalised care tailored to the need of each of his valued patients aiming to deliver the best results to them.
2. Ramsay Health, Oaklands Hospital
At the Oaklands Hospital, Qutayba offers a wide range of keyhole (laparoscopic) surgical interventions to treat acid reflux and hiatus hernia, gallstones, and abdominal wall hernias. He also offers a wide range of upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures (OGD).
Qutayba’s current role both at the NHS and Phoenix Health extends to training new surgeons in all aspects of weight loss and upper gastrointestinal surgery. A role Qutayba continues to enjoy playing to ensure the continuous influx of new talented surgeons to this field.
Education & Research
Position: Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Manchester University
Qutayba is deeply involved in medical research. He has published over 50 medical articles and co-authored few book chapters in the field of Obesity and weight loss surgery. He has also presented his research findings at multiple national and international conferences (ResearchGate).
Qutayba serves as a regular reviewer for multiple high-profile medical journals, including the Obesity Surgery journal, the official publication of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO).
Clinics

The Alexandra Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Cheadle, Mill Ln, Cheadle, SK8 2PX,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 18 years of experience
- Consultant Laparoscopic, Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgeon, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (present)
Subspecialties
- Obesity surgery (bariatric surgery, weight loss surgery)
- Weight loss
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, England (FRCS)
- Member of the Association of Upper GI Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland (AUGIS)
Education
- Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Phoenix Health (2020-2021)
- Certificate of Completion of Training in General Surgery (2020)
Teaching posts
- Programme Director of Phoenix Health Bariatric Surgery Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons accredited Fellowship Training Programme (present)
- Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Manchester University
Positions in organisations
- Clinical Lead of the National Emergency Laparotomy Audit, General Surgery in Manchester Royal Infirmary
Publications and conferences
- Author of over 50 scientific publications in medical journals, in addition to numerous conference papers and multiple book chapters. You can see some of Mr Qutayba Almerie’s academic work on ResearchGate.
Prizes and awards
- NIHR (National Institute for Health Research) Academic clinical Fellowship. An award given to doctors with outstanding academic achievements to support them become health research leaders.
Languages spoken
- English
- ِArabic
Registration number: 7008170
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- Cannot fault the care received from all staff at The Pines. Mr Almerie has such a fantastic manner and so easy to understand, he answered questions clearly and put me at ease from the first moment I met him. Excellent
- Mr Almerie was extremely pleasant and professional and explained everything to me in simple terms which is what I needed
- Lovely thank you for all your help.
- What an experience. Super quick and I felt so at ease. Mr Quatayba Almerie is so professional and put me at ease right away. Thank you for a relaxed experience. The team have been fantastic. Thank you
- Very good all round care, was not left waiting for long periods, Dr and Nurse made sure I was comfortable and updated on procedures, No issues with surgery and aftercare, was provided to a high standard of care. Tank you.
- Very caring and friendly. Made me feel at ease throughout and was very professional.
- Excellent Doctor very helpful throughout the whole process, also the staff at oaklands are Excellent
- I've just woke up from epigastric hernia surgery Mr qutayba almerie is polite, friendly and super professional also the hospital is nice an clean with friendly staff
- Dr. Almerie and his team provided excellent care for my hernia surgery. The procedure went smoothly, recovery was pain-free, and every staff member was kind and professional. Happy with the results.
- Everything is at the highest level, all the staff is very friendly and caring. The doctors are very good professionals. I am glad that I was treated in this clinic.