Mr Shahid FaridConsultant Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgeon in Leeds
Mr Shahid Farid
Top Doctors Awards: 2025
MBChB MD FRCS
GMC: 6077673Professional statement
Mr Shahid Farid is a highly accomplished consultant general, hepatobiliary and liver transplant surgeon who possesses expertise in gallbladder surgery for gallstone disease, liver surgery, abdominal hernias and the investigation/treatment of abdominal pain. He currently is a Consultant Surgeon at internationally renowned St James’s University Hospitals, Leeds. He also has a private practice at the Leeds Spires Hospitals, providing expert care to patients and acts as Expert Witness in medical – legal matters.
Mr Farid, is director of Clarity Health Consultancy providing strategic direction to industry in developing med-tech platfoms in the NHS. He is passionate about medical education and is an examiner at the University of Leeds Medical School, and faculty member of the National Organ Retrieval Service Masterclass Training group. His subspecialties include, biliary disease (gallstones), liver surgery for cancer, management of complex abdominal hernias including all groin hernias and provides surgery for scar revision.
Notably, Mr Farid performs a high volume of gallbladder surgery every year and provides a regional service for Yorkshire hospitals for more complex gallbladder problems. Furthermore, he regularly performs liver resection (open and laparoscopic liver surgery) and liver transplantation and has impressively published over 60 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and textbooks. He is passionate in promoting organ donation and often involved in radio and TV.
Mr Farid, is director of Clarity Health Consultancy providing strategic direction to industry in developing med-tech platfoms in the NHS. He is passionate about medical education and is an examiner at the University of Leeds Medical School, and faculty member of the National Organ Retrieval Service Masterclass Training group. His subspecialties include, biliary disease (gallstones), liver surgery for cancer, management of complex abdominal hernias including all groin hernias and provides surgery for scar revision.
Notably, Mr Farid performs a high volume of gallbladder surgery every year and provides a regional service for Yorkshire hospitals for more complex gallbladder problems. Furthermore, he regularly performs liver resection (open and laparoscopic liver surgery) and liver transplantation and has impressively published over 60 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and textbooks. He is passionate in promoting organ donation and often involved in radio and TV.
Clinics
Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital
Leeds, 2 Leighton St, Leeds LS1 3EB,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 26 years of experience
- Consultant General, Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgeon, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds UK (present)
Subspecialties
- Kidney disease
- Biliary disease
Professional memberships
- National Organ Retrieval Service Masterclass Training Group
- British Transplant Society (BTS)
Education
- BSc, University of St Andrews (2000)
- MBChB, University of St Andrews (2003)
Teaching posts
- Examiner, University of Leeds Medical School (present)
Positions in organisations
- Director, Clarity Health Consultancy (2020 - present)
- National councilor for Organ Retrieval at the British Transplant Society (2020 - present)
Languages spoken
- English
- Urdu
Registration number: 6077673
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- Mr Farid is clearly outstanding in his field. I feel very fortunate to have been treated by him.He communicated my condition clearly along with the best treatment plan in an empathetic way. He also takes time out of his busy day to reply to queries which I greatly appreciate.
- The doctor was very good and highly recommended him .
- Absolutely delighted with the operation and outcome of my paraumbilical surgery with Mr. Farid. From our first meeting, Mr. Farid explained in clear, concise detail what the process would entail and kept me updated at each stage of the process. From my initial position of trepidation (I had avoided surgery for years), I left our pre-assesment completely reassured and certain that I wanted Mr. Farid to perform the operation. Having now recovered from the surgery, I can wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Farid and would encourage anyone considering the procedure to book a consultation with him. In terms of the actual surgery, it is a transformative experience to be finally free of the discomfort of a hernia. With minimal recovery time, I have been able to return to my life pre-surgery and I am both grateful and mindful of the improvements this has brought to my life. After staring at a lump for so long, is a strangely wonderful thing to be able to look down and see a belly button. Thank you again Mr. Farid for your time, care and skill.Doctor's response -Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. I'm truly delighted to hear that your experience — from our first meeting through to your recovery — has been such a positive one. It’s perfectly natural to feel apprehensive ahead of surgery, especially after living with a condition for some time, so I’m really pleased we were able to move forward together with confidence. Hearing that the procedure has been transformative for you — relieving your discomfort and helping you return to normal life so quickly — is exactly why we do what we do. I'm especially touched by your closing line; sometimes it's the smallest things that bring the greatest relief. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience, and I wish you well.
- Mr Farid was very kind and professional. He explained everything fully in terms easy to understand. On the day of my operation he visited me along with the anesthetist and the whole team put me completely at ease and I cannot fault the care I also received from the nurses.Doctor's response -Thank you so much for your kind feedback. I’m really pleased to hear that you felt well informed and supported throughout your journey. Clear communication and putting patients at ease are incredibly important to me and the whole team, so it’s wonderful to know this made a difference to your experience. I’ll also be sure to pass on your kind words to the anaesthetist and nursing team — they’ll be very touched. Wishing you a smooth and continued recovery, and thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
- 2.5 weeks post surgery I was still experiencing nausea, dizziness and feeling generally unwell. Mr Farid arranged an interim face to face appointment and further tests to ensure everything was as expected. As a specialist in his field, he's approachable and explained things well.Doctor's response -Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m sorry to hear that your recovery was initially challenging — it’s not uncommon to have some symptoms linger after surgery, but it’s important that we take them seriously and act quickly, which is why I was glad we could meet face to face and arrange further investigations.Great to see it all settled quickly. I'm pleased that you felt supported and well informed throughout. Being accessible and responsive to concerns is a key part of patient care, and I'm grateful for your trust during that period.