Dr. Shafi Ahmed

Colorectal & Laparoscopic Surgery

The Royal London Hospital & St Bartholomew's Hospital (Barts Health)

Pioneer of single-incision laparoscopic colorectal surgery; expert in complex hernia and virtual surgical education.

Name: Dr. Shafi Ahmed

Current role: Consultant Colorectal & Laparoscopic Surgery at The Royal London Hospital & St Bartholomew's Hospital (Barts Health).

Education & training: Completed UK core medical training and higher specialist training in Colorectal & Laparoscopic Surgery; additional fellowships and continuing professional development aligned to role and subspecialty.

Clinical interests: Comprehensive assessment and longitudinal management within the specialty; MDT-led, guideline-concordant care.

Research, teaching & leadership: Engaged in clinical research, audit and quality improvement; contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching; holds governance roles and society memberships appropriate to the specialty.

Service & systems: Designs MDT-based, protocol-driven care pathways linking diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation; emphasises safety, outcomes and patient-centred communication.

Publications & presentations: Peer-reviewed outputs, presentations and guideline contributions commensurate with role and seniority; promotes dissemination of best practice across the NHS and independent sector.