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Professional statement
Mr Shafiq Chughtai is an experienced consultant upper GI surgeon with a solid background in general surgery and hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) procedures.
Mr Chughtai graduated from the Military Medical School in Pakistan in 2003 and initially developed his surgical expertise while working in conflict zones and responding to national disasters. His dedication to advancing his skills in liver surgery led him to the United Kingdom. He trained at some of the UK’s premier institutions, including Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and St. James’s University Hospital in Leeds, where he worked closely with leading HPB surgeons and liver transplant experts. He also holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Transplantation, which he achieved from the University of Liverpool.
Mr Chughtai has made meaningful clinical and academic contributions to his field. He has been actively involved in remote surgical support initiatives, helping improve HPB and transplant care in low-resource settings. His research is widely published in peer-reviewed medical journals, and he is a committed educator, mentoring junior doctors in surgical practice.
An advocate for point-of-care ultrasound, he is currently pursuing further postgraduate education in this specialty. Mr Chughtai’s dedication, broad clinical experience, and commitment to innovation make him a valuable leader in HPB surgery. He also has a deep interest in point of care ultrasound - bedside scanning in clinic and ward which enhances assessment and is an adjunct to clinical examination.
Clinics
2A, Oak Tree Court Mulberry Drive, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff, CF23 8RSMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 23 years of experience
- Consultant Upper GI Surgeon, Oak Tree Clinic (present)
Subspecialties
- Oesophageal cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
- British Hernia Society
Education
- MBBS, Military Medical School, Pakistan (2003)
- Master’s degree, Clinical Transplantation, University of Liverpool
Publications and conferences
- You can see Mr Chughtai's publications on ResearchGate|https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shafiq-Ahmad-Chughtai
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 7471728
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- Whilst being very professional, Mr Chughtai was at all times, friendly and approachable. I trusted his judgement from the moment we met. The operation seems to have been successful and I am most grateful to him for his care.
- couldn't ask for anything better
- Very professional but also friendly and genuine
- Dr Chughtai was very friendly and attentive when listening to my explanation of my issues. He went into detail about possible diagnoses and procedures required and answered any questions I had regarding them. He is very calm in his demeanour and I felt like I was talking with a friend or colleague after the first consultation. Thank you Dr Chughtai
- Dr Chughtai is exceptional at what he does. He takes his time in ensuring you fully understand everything. He takes his time to explain in detail discovery and next steps. He is a very compassionate person and makes you feel completely comfortable and confident in his care. I would definitely recommend him as a doctor and I truly appreciate all that he has done for me.
- Dr Chughtai was always exceptional in his delivery of explaining discovery and next steps. He is a very compassionate person and makes you feel confident in his care. I really appreciate all that he has done for me and would definitely recommend him as a first class doctor.
- Mr Chughtai has been consistently thorough and professional throughout my care. From the first consultation he took time to explain things clearly and was always patient and reassuring. I am deeply grateful for his expertise and for the compassionate manner in which he supported me from start to finish.
- Mr Chughtai is a very warm & friendly Doctor. I felt extremely comfortable with all decisions made as he explained everything thoroughly & was reassuring. I had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy and from my very first consultation with Mr Chughtai right through to my follow up appointment I had the most pleasant experience & can’t recommend him enough! I just want to say thank you so much for everything. I’m so grateful.
- Fantastic service