Inflammatory bowel disease: a detailed overview

By Mr Amir Ghanbari
Colorectal surgery

Mr Amir Ghanbari is a highly respected consultant colorectal and general surgeon based in London. He specialises in treatment for colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases and rectal bleeding. He is also expert in performing haemorrhoid and hernia surgery as well as gallbladder procedures.

Mr Ghanbari was awarded a bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery degree from the University of Dundee in 2002. He then went on to complete further training in surgery in London and the East Midlands, including a specialist fellowship in inflammatory bowel disease. He was appointed consultant colorectal surgeon at Bristol’s Southmead Hospital and has since returned to London. He is clinical director for the general surgery department and colorectal lead at Homerton University Hospital and also sees patients privately at The Princess Grace Hospital and The London Independent Hospital. 

Mr Ghanbari is a leading educator in his field and instructs on courses for medical trainees on basic surgical skills and caring for the critically ill. Additionally, he lectures and supervises medical students as part of their training. He has written numerous academic papers and maintains an active interest in research. He also shares his expertise at national and international meetings with fellow surgeons.

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