Mr Sakhawat (Zak) Rahman
Surgery in Central London and North London
Professional statement
Mr Sakhawat (Zak) Rahman is a prestigious consultant general surgeon based in London, specialising in open and advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) surgical techniques. From his private clinics in London, he offers a broad range of procedures for hernias, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic disorders, gallstone disease, gastric/oesophageal diseases, as well as obesity.
As a specialist hepatobiliary surgeon, Mr Zak Rahman has developed a special interest in the treatment of gallstone disease and its surgical management. He has a strong clinical and medicolegal practice centred around the surgical management of gallstones (cholecystectomy) and bile duct injuries as a result of clinical negligence due to substandard care. He is currently leading the development of a fast track pathway to deliver high quality care to patients with symptomatic gallstones.
Well-respected for his contributions to surgical research, Mr Rahman became a hunterian professor of surgery for the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2007, and is among the pioneers of laparoscopic pancreatic and upper GI surgery in the UK. Mr Rahman undertook fellowships in renowned centres of excellence in Hong Kong and Germany respectively, and has gained experience in prestigious centres across the UK.
Mr Rahman was recently voted as one of the best gallbladder surgeons in the UK by his peers: The Good Doctors Guide: Meet the best doctors for gallbladder and IBD. He continues to conduct groundbreaking research and improve his overall and already excellent standard of medical care.
Clinics
Hadley Wood Hospital
Central London, Pond Street, Hampstead, NW3 2QGMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 30 years of experience
- Surgeon Consultant, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (present)
Subspecialties
- Upper gastrointestinal (stomach / oesophagus)
- Hernias (inguinal, femoral, groin, incisional)
Professional memberships
- Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Member of Association of Upper GI Surgeons (AUGIS)
Education
- MBChB at University of Leeds School of Medicine (1996)
- MD (Distinction) at University of Leeds (2006)
Teaching posts
- Hunterian Professor of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England (2008)
- Trust Specialty Training Director, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Positions in organisations
- Chair of Minimal Access Surgery User Group, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Publications and conferences
- 50 peer reviewed journal publications
- 200 abstracts & international presentations
Prizes and awards
- Hunterian Professorship, Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Astra Zeneca Emerging Leaders in Gastroenterology Research, Sweden
Languages spoken
- English
- Urdu
Reviews
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- General indifference to my problem. I appreciate it was a basic , common problem but it was important to me. Summary letter stated he examined me but didn't. £200 for 10mins appointment . I expected a more personable , detailed consultation
- I highly recommend Dr Rahman, the treatment time was so quick and had my surgery in a week. The quality of treatment, the explanation given before and after my surgery as well as the friendliness of the office staff was impressive.
- Excellent service. Very impressed with Dr Rahman. He is clearly an expert in his field and would not hesitate to recommend him.Doctor's response -Many thanks for your feedback, very appreciated. Hope you make a speedy recovery and inform me of any concerns.
- Excellent service. Very impressed with Dr Rahman. He is clearly an expert in his field and would not hesitate to recommend him.Doctor's response -Many thanks for your feedback, very appreciated. Hope you make a speedy recovery and inform me of any concerns.
- The advise I was given by Dr. Rahman was excellent and he is very good at keeping time. Office premises were very clean. Thank you Dr. Rahman
- The advise I was given by Dr. Rahman was excellent and he is very good at keeping time. Office premises were very clean. Thank you Dr. Rahman