Mr Tarig Abdelrahman
Qualifications
BM ,FRCS, MD
GMC number: 6149775
Practising since: 2007
Specialties
General Surgery
Consultation times
- Friday afternoon clinics at the Cardiff Bay Hospital
- Overview
About
Mr Abdelrahman is an Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgeon working as a consultant at the University Hospital of Wales since 2020. He manages a high volume tertiary referral practice for patients from across South Wales, specialising in surgery for oesophageal and gastric cancer. Alongside his cancer work Mr Abdelrahman has an expertise in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease, gall stones and hernias. As an accredited endoscopist he also regularly performs diagnostic and therapeutic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Mr Abdelrahman routinely uses minimally invasive surgical techniques and has played a key role in the successful introduction of robotic upper gastrointestinal surgery to Wales. He remains dedicated to improving outcomes for his patients through research and governance. He was awarded a postgraduate doctorate (MD) following a period of full time research into surgical training and continues to publish regularly with over 40 peer-reviewed papers. He has presented widely at international forums and is the principal Investigator on numerous clinical trials, working collaboratively with colleagues throughout the UK.
Mr Abdelrahman graduated from Southampton University and has worked across the south of England and Wales, completing a 12-month specialist fellowship in oesophagogastric cancer surgery prior to taking up his current role in Cardiff.
Special interests
General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Other interests
Oesophageal and gastric cancer
Gastroesophageal reflux and hiatal hernia surgery
Gall bladder disease / Cholecystectomy
Hernia surgery
Non malignant skin lesion and lipoma surgery
Personal interests
In his spare time he is a sports, fitness and music enthusiast, enjoys travelling and coastal path walks with his energetic dog.
Languages spoken
English
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Tarig Abdelrahman at Nuffield Health
- Splenectomy
- Diagnostic endoscopy
- Reflux surgery (fundoplication)
- Excision of skin lesion
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
Locations Mr Tarig Abdelrahman works with
Related experience
Research
Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Higher degree awarded by Cardiff University investigating the contemporary outcomes of surgical training in the UK.
Currently Principal Investigator on a number of national trials.
Memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons
- Association of Upper GI Surgeons
Other posts held
- University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff Consultant Upper GI and General Surgeon
Insurers Mr Tarig Abdelrahman works with
Mr Tarig Abdelrahman works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- Healix
- Cigna
- WPA
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Bupa
- AXA Health
- Benenden Health
Declaration
Mr Tarig Abdelrahman does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Tarig Abdelrahman does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Tarig Abdelrahman does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.