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Mr Tariq Ismail is a consultant specialising in Colorectal Surgery, with extensive experience in assessing and treating patients within this field.

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Mr Tariq Ismail has 44 years of professional experience as a consultant colorectal Surgeon, providing specialist assessment and treatment in this medical field.

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Mr Tariq Ismail

GMC: 2585644

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Professional statement

Mr Tariq Ismail is an experienced colorectal surgeon in Birmingham with a specialist interest in minimally-invasive techniques (laparoscopic/key-hole) for the treatment of bowel cancer. He is also an expert on novel techniques to treat haemorrhoids (HALO, THD). In addition, Mr Ismail offers treatment for a full range of conditions, including piles, anal fissure, anal fistula and pilonidal sinus and hernias. He is also a fully trained, JAG accredited expert in colonoscopy.

Mr Ismail graduated from the Welsh National School of Medicine in Cardiff and obtained his FRCS in 1986 and was awarded an MD with distinction. His registrar training was in the West Midlands, Hong Kong and at the National Cancer Institute in Tokyo before being appointed as a consultant colorectal surgeon at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham in 1995.

He clinical practice focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and management of bowel cancer. Over 25 years of consultant practice, Mr Ismail has led a high volume, high quality colorectal cancer multidisciplinary team with excellent patient outcomes. He also undertakes complex surgery with an established leading edge regional and supra regional referral practice for bowel cancer, anal cancer and anorectal melanoma.

Mr Ismail was one of the first to introduce laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery for benign and malignant colorectal disease in the West Midlands. He has been surgical tutor and senior examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons and held numerous management roles including surgery and endoscopy lead for the trust. He was pivotal in setting up and leading the colorectal cancer MDT and enhanced recovery surgical pathways.

He has published widely on translational research in biomarkers in colorectal cancer, proteomics, gene therapy and genomics and has mentored numerous surgical trainees and research fellows.

Mr Tariq Ismail was also instrumental in setting up the Birmingham Bowel Clinic which is the first private centre of excellence managing bowel conditions in the West Midlands. The Birmingham Bowel Clinic is a team of highly qualified specialists who provide a comprehensive and integrated service with a multidisciplinary approach to the management of bowel conditions.

Clinics

The Priory Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Birmingham, Priory Road, Edgbaston, B5 7UG
Medical insurances accepted
I'm paying for myself
Bupa
AXA
AVIVA
Cigna
WPA
Vitality

Credentials

Professional experience

44 years of experience
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, BMI The Priory Hospital, Birmingham (present)

Subspecialties

Colorectal surgery
Colorectal cancer (bowel cancer)
Laparoscopy
Colonoscopy
Haemorrhoids
Hernias
Appendicectomy
Haemorrhoidectomy
Endoscopy
Gatroscopy
Ulcerative colitis
Diverticular disease
Piles
Anal abscess
Anal fissure
Anal fistula
Anal fistula surgery
Anal warts
Bowel incontinence
Colitis
Colon cancer
Colonoscopy
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer surgery
Crohn's disease
Diverticulitis
Endometriosis surgery
Fistula
Genital warts
Haemorrhoid surgery
Haemorrhoids
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Inguinal hernia repair
Itchy bottom
Laparoscopy
Laxatives
Pelvic floor
Pelvic floor reconstructive surgery
Rectal prolapse
Rectal surgery
Anal cancer
Rectal cancer
Recurrent rectal cancer surgery
Recurrent bowel cancer surgery
Laparoscopic bowel surgery
Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
Right hemicolectomy
Anterior resection
Anal melanoma
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Gastroscopy
Capsule endoscopy
Video capsule endoscopy
Diarrhoea
Rectal bleeding
Abdominal mass
Anal skin tag
Anal polyp
Pilonidal sinus
Pilonidal sinus surgery
Pilonidal sinus laser ablation
Umbilical hernia
Epigastric hernia
Incisional hernia
Parastomal hernia
Femoral hernia
Recurrent inguinal hernia
Sebaceous cyst
Lipoma

Professional memberships

Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI)
Midlands Gastroenterology Society (MGS)
West Midlands Surgical Society (WMSS)

Education

MD (Distinction) University of Wales (1993)
FRCS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (1986)
MB BCh Welsh National School of Medicine (1982)

Teaching posts

Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Birmingham (present)

Publications and conferences

Published widely on translational research in proteomics, gene therapy and biomarkers for colorectal cancer.
Perineal Biological Mesh Interposition Effectively Bridges the Gap after ELAPE - A long-term follow-up study. Vijaya D, Richardson JJR, Forde C, Futaba K, Ismail T JSM Surg Oncol Res 2(1): 1012-19
Conversion of colonoscopy to flexible sigmoidoscopy: an unintended consequence of quality measurement in endoscopy. Thompson C, Ismail T, Radley S, Walt R, Ward ST. Frontline Gastroenterol. 2016 Jul;7(3):202-206. PMID:27429734
Glutamate dependent NMDA receptor 2D is a novel angiogenic tumour endothelial marker in colorectal cancer. Ferguson HJ, Wragg JW, Ward S, Heath VL, Ismail T, Bicknell R. Oncotarget. 2016 Apr;7(15):20440-54. PMID:26943033
Evaluation of serum and tissue levels of VAP-1 in colorectal cancer. Ward ST, Weston CJ, Shepherd EL, Hejmadi R, Ismail T, Adams DH. BMC cancer. 2016 Feb;16(1):1. PMID:26912327
The learning curve to achieve satisfactory completion rates in upper GI endoscopy: an analysis of a national training database. Ward ST, Hancox A, Mohammed MA, Ismail T, Griffiths EA, Valori R, Dunckley P. Gut. 2016 Mar;0:1-9. PMID:26976733
The proto-oncogene PBF binds p53 and is associated with prognostic features in colorectal cancer. Read ML, Seed RI, Modasia B, Kwan PP, Sharma N, Smith VE, Watkins RJ, Bansal S, Gagliano T, Stratford AL, Ismail T, Wakelam MJ, Kim DS, Ward ST, Boelaert K, Franklyn JA, Turnell AS, McCabe CJ. Mol Carcinog. 2016 Jan;55(1):15-26. PMID:25408419
Management of intestinal obstruction in advanced malignancy. Ferguson HJ, Ferguson CI, Speakman J, Ismail T. Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2015 Aug;4(3):264-70. PMID:26288731
The effects of CCR5 inhibition on regulatory T-cell recruitment to colorectal cancer. Ward ST, Li KK, Hepburn E, Weston CJ, Curbishley SM, Reynolds GM, Hejmadi RK, Bicknell R, Eksteen B, Ismail T, Rot A, Adams DH. Br J Cancer. 2015 Jan;112(2):319-28. PMID:25405854
Malignant melanoma of the gastro-intestinal tract: a case series. Patel K, Ward ST, Packer T, Brown S, Marsden J, Thomson M, Ismail T. Int J Surg. 2014;12(5):523-7. PMID:24576592
A pilot study of extralevator abdominoperineal excision for primary melanoma of the anorectum. Ferguson HJ, Nandi S, Hejmadi RK, Ismail T. Tech Coloproctol. 2014 Nov;18(11):1113-6. PMID:25154752
An analysis of the learning curve to achieve competency at colonoscopy using the JETS database. Ward ST, Mohammed MA, Walt R, Valori R, Ismail T, Dunckley P. Gut. 2014 Nov;63(11):1746-54. PMID:24470280
Evaluation of serum lysyl oxidase as a blood test for colorectal cancer. Ward ST, Weston CJ, Hepburn E, Damery S, Hejmadi RK, Morton DG, Middleton G, Ismail T, Adams DH. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2014 Jun;40(6):731-8. PMID:24246612
Extralevator abdominoperineal resection–a video vignette. Futaba K, Cagigas C, Rawstorne E, Ferguson H, Deakin A, Edwards S, Ismail T. Colorectal Disease. 2014 Dec;16(12):1021-2. PMID:25116121
Vaccination against tumour blood vessels in colorectal cancer. Ferguson HJ, Wragg J, Ismail T, Bicknell R. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2014 Feb;40(2):133-6. PMID:24388410
A discursive psychology analysis of emotional support for men with colorectal cancer. Rennoldson M, Brennan J, Tolosa I, Ismail T. Psychol Health. 2013 Nov;28(11):1323-36. PMID:23799270
Patients newly diagnosed with ulcerative colitis receive earlier treatment in surgical clinics. Ward ST, Li KK, Trivedi PJ, Hejmadi RK, Suggett N, Iqbal T, Ismail T. Colorectal Dis. 2013 Jul;15(7):836-41. PMID:23691950
Endometriosis of the appendix: the experience of general surgeons in a large teaching hospital. Ward ST, Scarpinata R, Hejmadi RK, Ismail T. Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders. 2013 Jan;5(1):34-9.
Assessing the value of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) in improving the appropriateness of referrals for colorectal cancer. Damery S, Nichols L, Holder R, Ward ST, Warmington S, Wilson S, Wakelam MJ, James J, Ismail T. Br J Cancer. 2013 Mar;108(5):1149-56. PMID:23392084
A classic case of non-diagnosis: erectile dysfunction following colorectal surgery. Dowswell G, Ismail T, Greenfield S, Clifford S, Wilson S Trends in Urology & Mens Health. 2012 Sep 1;3(5):14-7.
The sensitivity of needle core biopsy in combination with other investigations for the diagnosis of phyllodes tumours of the breast. Ward ST, Jewkes AJ, Jones BG, Chaudhri S, Hejmadi RK, Ismail T, Hallissey MT. International Journal of Surgery. 2012 Jan 1;10(9):527-31. PMID:22892094
Serum matrix metalloproteinase 9 and colorectal neoplasia: a community-based evaluation of a potential diagnostic test. Wilson S, Damery S, Stocken D, Dowswell G, Holder R, Ward S, Redman V, Wakelam M, James J, Hobbs F, Ismail T. Br J Cancer. 2012 Apr;106(8):1431-8. PMID:22433968
Men's experience of erectile dysfunction after treatment for colorectal cancer: qualitative interview study. Dowswell G, Ismail T, Greenfield S, Clifford S, Hancock B, Wilson S. BMJ. 2011 Oct;343:d5824. PMID:22010127
Serum matrix metalloproteinase 9 and colorectal neoplasia: a community-based evaluation of a potential diagnostic test. Wilson S, Damery S, Stocken D, Dowswell G, Holder R, Ward S, Redman V, Wakelam M, James J, Hobbs F, Ismail T. Br J Cancer. 2012 Apr;106(8):1431-8. PMID:22433968
Management of a large abdominal wall defect using Surgisis and partial omentoplasty following blast injury in Afghanistan. Mak T, Howes R, Porter KM, Ismail T. Injury Extra. 2010 Nov 1;41(11):118-9.
Iron deficiency anaemia and delayed diagnosis of colorectal cancer: a retrospective cohort study. Damery S, Ryan R, Wilson S, Ismail T, Hobbs R. Colorectal Dis. 2011 Apr;13(4):e53-60. PMID:21054747
Assessment of novel combinations of biomarkers for the detection of colorectal cancer. Shimwell NJ, Wei W, Wilson S, Wakelam MJ, Ismail T, Iqbal T, Johnson PJ, Martin A, Ward DG. Cancer Biomarkers. 2010 Jan 1;7(3):123-32. PMID:21263188
Fast targeted multidimensional NMR metabolomics of colorectal cancer. Ludwig C, Ward DG, Martin A, Viant MR, Ismail T, Johnson PJ, Wakelam MJ, Günther UL. Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry. 2009 Dec 1;47(S1). PMID:19790200
The prevalence of erectile dysfunction in post-treatment colorectal cancer patients and their interests in seeking treatment: A cross-sectional survey in the west-midlands. Ellis R, Smith A, Wilson S, Warmington S, Ismail T. The journal of sexual medicine. 2010 Apr 1;7(4pt1):1488-96. PMID:19694923
Factors affecting attitudes toward colorectal cancer screening in the primary care population. Taskila T, Wilson S, Damery S, Roalfe A, Redman V, Ismail T, Hobbs R. British journal of cancer. 2009 Jul;101(2):250. PMID:19550423
Establishing the added benefit of measuring MMP9 in FOB positive patients as a part of the Wolverhampton colorectal cancer screening programme. Wilson S, Taskila T, Ismail T, Stocken DD, Martin A, Redman V, Wakelam M, Perry I, Hobbs R. BMC cancer. 2009 Dec;9(1):36. PMID:19175925
Post-colonoscopy tension pneumothorax resulting from colonic barotrauma in a previously unrecognised left-sided diaphragmatic hernia. Alabraba E, Gourevitch D, Hejmadi R, Ismail T, Cockel R. Endoscopy. 2008 Dec;40(S 02):E128-9. PMID:18633881
Proteomic profiling of urine for the detection of colon cancer. Ward DG, Nyangoma S, Joy H, Hamilton E, Wei W, Tselepis C, Steven N, Wakelam MJ, Johnson PJ, Ismail T, Martin A. Proteome science. 2008 Dec;6(1):19. PMID:18558005
Expression and function of T cell homing molecules in Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Machado L, Jarrett R, Morgan S, Murray P, Hunter B, Hamilton E, Crocker J, Thomas W, Steven N, Ismail T, Chapman A. Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy. 2009 Jan 1;58(1):85-94. PMID:18488221
M1996 Hepcidin Expression Relates to Colorectal Tumour Stage. Roberts K, Ward DG, Brookes MJ, Naqvi M, Ismail T, Iqbal T, Tselepis C. Gastroenterology. 2008 Apr 1;134(4):A-447
Increased hepcidin expression in colorectal carcinogenesis. Ward DG, Roberts K, Brookes MJ, Joy H, Martin A, Ismail T, Spychal R, Iqbal T, Tselepis C. World Journal of Gastroenterology: WJG. 2008 Mar 7;14(9):1339. PMID:18322945
Bacteriophage biopanning in human tumour biopsies to identify cancer-specific targeting ligands. Maruta F, Akita N, Nakayama J, Miyagawa S, Ismail T, Rowlands DC, Kerr DJ, Fisher KD, Seymour LW, Parker AL. Journal of drug targeting. 2007 Jan 1;15(4):311-9. PMID:17487700
Quantifying mucosal blood volume fraction from multispectral images of the colon. Claridge E, Hidovic-Rowe D, Taniere P, Ismail T. InMedical Imaging 2007: Physiology, Function, and Structure from Medical Images 2007 Mar 29 (Vol. 6511, p. 65110C). International Society for Optics and Photonics.
Frequency and impact of extracolonic findings detected at computed tomographic colonography in a symptomatic population. Khan KY, Xiong T, McCafferty I, Riley P, Ismail T, Lilford RJ, Morton DG. British journal of surgery. 2007 Mar 1;94(3):355-61. PMID:17262750
Modulation of iron transport proteins in human colorectal carcinogenesis. Brookes MJ, Hughes S, Turner FE, Reynolds G, Sharma N, Ismail T, Berx G, McKie AT, Hotchin N, Anderson GJ, Iqbal T. Gut. 2006 Oct 1;55(10):1449-60. PMID:16641131
Identification of serum biomarkers for colon cancer by proteomic analysis. Ward DG, Suggett N, Cheng Y, Wei W, Johnson H, Billingham LJ, Ismail T, Wakelam MJ, Johnson PJ, Martin A. British journal of cancer. 2006 Jun;94(12):1898. PMID:16755300
A prospective study to assess the value of MMP-9 in improving the appropriateness of urgent referrals for colorectal cancer. Ryan AV, Wilson S, Wakelam MJ, Warmington SA, Dunn JA, Hobbs RF, Martin A, Ismail T BMC cancer. 2006 Dec;6(1):251. PMID:17059590
Evaluation of the accuracy of serum MMP-9 as a test for colorectal cancer in a primary care population. Wilson S, Wakelam MJ, Hobbs RF, Ryan AV, Dunn JA, Redman VD, Patrick F, Colbourne L, Martin A, Ismail T. BMC cancer. 2006 Dec;6(1):258. PMID:17076885
Analysis of multispectral images of the colon to reveal histological changes characteristic of cancer. Hidovic-Rowe D, Claridge E, Ismail T, Taniere P, Graham J. Medical Image Understanding Analysis MIUA. 2006;1:66-70.
Retrospective study of acute toxicity following short-course preoperative radiotherapy. Hartley A, Giridharan S, Gray L, Billingham L, Ismail T, Geh JI. British journal of surgery. 2002 Jul 1;89(7):889-95. PMID:12081739
Identification of FGF receptor-binding peptides for cancer gene therapy. Maruta F, Parker AL, Fisher KD, Hallissey MT, Ismail T, Rowlands DC, Chandler LA, Kerr DJ, Seymour LW. Cancer gene therapy. 2002 Jun;9(6):543. PMID:12032665
High-level, ß-catenin/TCF-dependent transgene expression in secondary colorectal cancer tissue. Lipinski KS, Djeha AH, Ismail T, Mountain A, Young LS, Wrighton CJ. Molecular therapy. 2001 Oct 1;4(4):365-71. PMID:11592840
Left-sided gall bladder: A diagnostic and surgical challenge. Wong LS, Rusby J, Ismail T. ANZ journal of surgery. 2001 Sep;71(9):557-8. PMID:11527272
Stromal tumour of the small bowel. Wong LS, Rusby J, Bassi UA, Rowlands D, Ismail T. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine. 2000 Mar;93(3):145-6. PMID:10741318
Primary angiosarcoma of the liver. Vennarecci G, Ismail T, Gunson B, McMaster P. Minerva chirurgica. 1997 Oct;52(10):1141-6. PMID:9471563
Transplantation for end stage liver disease related to alpha 1 antitrypsin. Vennarecci G, Gunson BK, Ismail T, Hübscher SG, Kelly DA, McMaster P, Elias E. Transplantation. 1996 May 27;61(10):1488-95. PMID:8633377
Evaluation of the UK super-urgent liver transplant scheme. Mirza DF, Gunson BK, Ferraz-Neto BH, Ismail T, Mayer AD, Buckels JA, McMaster P. InTransplantation proceedings 1996 Feb (Vol. 28, No. 1, pp. 244-245). PMID:8644203
Bile duct splintage in liver transplantation: is it necessary?. Ferraz-Neto BH, Mirza DF, Gunson BK, Ismail T, Mayer AD, Buckels JA, McMaster P. Transplant International. 1996 Aug 1;9(s1). PMID:8959822
Therapeutic drug monitoring of tacrolimus in clinical transplantation. McMaster P, Mirza DF, Ismail T, Vennarecci G, Patapis P, Mayer AD. Therapeutic drug monitoring. 1995 Dec;17(6):602-5. PMID:8588228
Enisoprost in liver transplantation. Ismail T, Ayres R, Kiff PE, McMaster P, Neuberger JA. Transplantation. 1995 May;59(9):1298-301. PMID:7762065
Pathologic prognostic factors for gastrointestinal cancer. Ismail T, Hallissey MT, Fielding JW. World journal of surgery. 1995 Mar 1;19(2):178-83. PMID:7754620
Technique of total hepatectomy in the rat. Lorenzo M, Angrisani L, Ventriglia R, Ismail T, Tesauro B. Microsurgery. 1995 Jan 1;16(7):493-5. PMID:8544710
Growth of normal human hepatocytes in primary culture: effect of hormones and growth factors on DNA synthesis. Ismail T, Howl J, Wheatley M, McMaster P, Neuberger JM, Strain AJ. Hepatology. 1991 Dec 1;14(6):1076-82. PMID:1959857
Native and recombinant human hepatocyte growth factors are highly potent promoters of DNA synthesis in both human and rat hepatocytes. Strain AJ, Ismail T, Tsubouchi H, Arakaki N, Hishida T, Kitamura N, Daikuhara Y, McMaster P. The Journal of clinical investigation. 1991 May 1;87(5):1853-7. PMID:1827130
Characterization of the human liver vasopressin receptor. Profound differences between human and rat vasopressin-receptor-mediated responses suggest only a minor role for vasopressin in regulating human hepatic function. Howl J, Ismail T, Strain AJ, Kirk CJ, Anderson D, Wheatley M. Biochemical Journal. 1991 May 15;276(Pt 1):189. PMID:2039469
Primary sclerosing cholangitis: surgical options, prognostic variables and outcome. Ismail T, Angrisani L, Powell JE, Hübscher S, Buckels J, Neuberger J, Elias E, McMaster P. British journal of surgery. 1991 May 1;78(5):564-7. PMID:2059807
Hepatocellular carcinoma complicating primary sclerosing cholangitis. Ismail T, Angrisani L, Hübscher S, McMaster P. British journal of surgery. 1991 Mar;78(3):360-1. PMID:1850641
Primary hepatic malignancy: the role of liver transplantation. Ismail T, Angrisani L, Gunson BK, Hübscher SG, Buckets JA, Neuberger JM, Elias E, McMaster P. British Journal of Surgery. 1990 Sep 1;77(9):983-7. PMID:2169946
Do vasopressin receptors have a significant role in the hormonal regulation of human liver function? Howl J, Ismail T, Strain A, Wheatley M Biochemical Society Transactions 1990 Jun, 18(3):399-400. PMID:2142649
Vertical Silastic ring gastroplasty: A 6-year experience. Ismail T, Kirby RM, Crowson MC, Baddeley RM. BJS. 1990 Jan 1;77(1):80-2. PMID:2302520
Gastric banding in the treatment of morbid obesity. Kirby RM, Ismail T, Crowson M, Baddeley RM. British Journal of Surgery. 1989 May 1;76(5):490-2. PMID:2736363
Cyclosporin and antituberculous therapy. Coward RA, Raftery AT, Brown CB, Jurewicz WA, Gunson BK, Ismail T, Angrisani L, Mcmaster P. The Lancet. 1985 Jun 8;325(8441):1342-3. PMID:2860539

Prizes and awards

His research team received a number of awards including The Arderne Gold Medal by the Royal Society of Medicine, Syme Professorship by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Digestives Diseases Prize by the Association of Coloproctology.

Languages spoken

English

Registration number: 2585644

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My name is Malcolm Wootton. Mr Ismail saved my life and I will be eternally grateful. What a brilliant man he is. Whoever your God is my God put me in his hands.
23 September 2025
M.W.
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A very dedicated doctor. Calm, funny, even though my problem was quite painful Mr. Tariq was very gently.
13 April 2024
V.N.
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Amazing but not the right doctor for me
9 July 2022
F.H.
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I was seen quickly and Mr Ismail was thorough, attentive and reassuring. I am very pleased to have found Mr Ismail.
12 January 2021
R.H.
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I was seen quickly and Mr Ismail was thorough, attentive and reassuring. I am very pleased to have found Mr Ismail.
12 January 2021
R.H.
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11 March 2018
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Treatments

The doctor is expert in

Bowel cancer

Colonoscopy

Colorectal cancer

Haemorrhoid surgery

Hernia

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Anal abscess

Anal fissure

Anal fistula

Anal fistula surgery

Blood in stool (rectal bleeding)

Bowel cancer screening

Bowel incontinence

Colitis

Colon cancer

Colorectal cancer surgery

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Mr Tariq Ismail

Colorectal Surgery in Birmingham

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