Mr Qutayba Almerie

Bariatric, Upper Gastrointestinal & General Surgeon in Greater Manchester

MD MSc FRCS

GMC: 7008170

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Professional statement

Mr Qutayba Almerie is a highly skilled Consultant Bariatric, Upper Gastrointestinal & General Surgeon based in Manchester Royal Infirmary (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust).

Qutayba is also the Programme Director of the Royal College of Surgeons accredited Phoenix Health Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Fellowship.

He specialises in bariatric (weight loss) surgery and weight loss management, acid reflux and hiatal hernia surgery, gallbladder surgery and abdominal wall hernia surgery.

After graduating from medical school in the top of his class, Qutayba received extensive postgraduate training in general, laparoscopic (keyhole), and upper gastrointestinal surgery in the Yorkshire region leading to the completion of his speciality training in Upper Gastrointestinal & General Surgery (CCT).

Qutayba then pursued further specialisation in bariatric (weight loss) surgery. He undertook the prestigious Phoenix Health Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery. During this 2-year fellowship, he was trained on all aspects of bariatric surgery under the mentorship of the internationally renowned Professor David Kerrigan; the former president of the British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS).

Current Clinical Positions:
NHS Base:
Consultant Surgeon
Manchester Royal Infirmary, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Private Practice Base
1. Phoenix Health
At Phoenix Health, Qutayba offers a wide range of bariatric (weight loss) procedures including gastric balloons, gastric bands, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass.

Qutayba works alongside the Phoenix Health experienced team of dieticians, specialist bariatric nurses, psychologists, and anaesthetists. The focus of this highly experience multi-disciplinary team is to provide personalised care tailored to the need of each of his valued patients aiming to deliver the best results to them.

2. Ramsay Health, Oaklands Hospital
At the Oaklands Hospital, Qutayba offers a wide range of keyhole (laparoscopic) surgical interventions to treat acid reflux and hiatus hernia, gallstones, and abdominal wall hernias. He also offers a wide range of upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures (OGD).

Qutayba’s current role both at the NHS and Phoenix Health extends to training new surgeons in all aspects of weight loss and upper gastrointestinal surgery. A role Qutayba continues to enjoy playing to ensure the continuous influx of new talented surgeons to this field.

Education & Research
Position: Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Manchester University
Qutayba is deeply involved in medical research. He has published over 50 medical articles and co-authored few book chapters in the field of Obesity and weight loss surgery. He has also presented his research findings at multiple national and international conferences (ResearchGate).

Qutayba serves as a regular reviewer for multiple high-profile medical journals, including the Obesity Surgery journal, the official publication of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO).

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Credentials

GMC: ‍7008170

Professional experience

• More than 15 years of experience
• Consultant Laparoscopic, Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgeon, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (present)
• Fellowship-trained Bariatric Surgeon (Phoenix Health Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Fellowship)
• Certificate of Completion of Training in General & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery (CCT UK)

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Sub-specialties

• Obesity surgery (bariatric surgery, weight loss surgery)
• Weight loss
• Gastric bypass surgery
• Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy)
• Gastric band surgery
• Gastric balloon
• Upper gastrointestinal surgery
• Laparoscopic surgery (keyhole surgery)
• Anti-reflux surgery (Hiatus hernia surgery)
• Hernia surgery
• Gallstone (Gallbladder) surgery
• Upper gastrointestinal Endoscopy (OGD)

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Positions in public associations

• Clinical Lead of the National Emergency Laparotomy Audit, General Surgery in Manchester Royal Infirmary

Teaching posts

• Programme Director of Phoenix Health Bariatric Surgery Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons accredited Fellowship Training Programme (present)
• Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Manchester University

Education

• Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Phoenix Health (2020-2021)
• Certificate of Completion of Training in General Surgery (2020)
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS), General Surgery (2019)
• Academic Clinical Fellowship (ACF) in General Surgery, University of Leeds (2011-2014)
• MSc (Master of Science), University of Edinburgh (2013)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) with Distinction, University of Damascus (2008)

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Publications and conferences

• Author of over 50 scientific publications in medical journals, in addition to numerous conference papers and multiple book chapters. You can see some of Mr Qutayba Almerie’s academic work on ResearchGate.

Prizes and awards

• NIHR (National Institute for Health Research) Academic clinical Fellowship. An award given to doctors with outstanding academic achievements to support them become health research leaders.

Professional membership

• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, England (FRCS)
• Member of the Association of Upper GI Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland (AUGIS)
• Member of the British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS)
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)

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Languages spoken

English
Arabic