Mehdi Raza

Consultant Upper GI & General Surgeon

 

Expertise in minimally invasive surgery, with a personalised approach to patient care.

 

I am an experienced Consultant Upper GI and General Surgeon with a specialist interest in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery with 25 years overall experience working in the NHS. I provide assessment and surgical treatment for a wide range of benign upper gastrointestinal conditions and general surgical problems, with a focus on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care tailored to each patient's individual needs.

 

I currently work at a tertiary Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) NHS referral centre at Broomfield and Southend University Hospitals, where I manage patients with complex upper GI conditions. My experience in both specialist and general surgery allows me to offer patients a comprehensive approach to diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

 

My training and experience

 

I graduated with honours from Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan, in 1999 before moving to the United Kingdom for postgraduate surgical training. I completed surgical training across several institutions in Kent, Surrey and London, gaining broad experience in general and upper GI surgery.

 

I obtained my Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in 2016 and a Master’s degree in Surgical Practice from the University of Kent. I have been working as a Consultant in Upper GI and General Surgery since 2017.

 

Alongside my clinical practice, I have a strong interest in advancing surgical techniques, improving the quality and safety of surgical care, and developing minimally invasive approaches. I have published numerous papers in peer-reviewed medical journals and remain committed to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement in patient care.

 

My specialist interests

 

I offer surgical expertise in the assessment and treatment of a range of benign upper GI and general surgical conditions, including:

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Gallbladder and bile duct surgery

 

- Laparoscopic gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)

- Surgery for selected bile duct conditions

 

Hernia surgery

 

- Laparoscopic groin hernia repair, including inguinal and femoral hernias

- Umbilical hernia repair

- Epigastric hernia repair

- Incisional hernia repair

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Upper gastrointestinal and reflux surgery

 

- Anti-reflux surgery for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)

- Hiatus hernia repair

- Para-oesophageal hernia repair

- Surgery for gastric volvulus

- Surgery for achalasia

 

General surgery

 

- Assessment and surgical treatment of a range of common general surgical conditions

 

My approach to patient care

 

I believe that good surgical care starts with listening to the patient, understanding their symptoms and concerns, and explaining the available treatment options clearly.

 

Where surgery is appropriate, I aim to offer an individualised treatment plan based on the best available evidence, the patient's circumstances and their preferences. Where suitable, minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery may offer benefits such as smaller incisions, less postoperative discomfort and a quicker recovery compared with open surgery, although the benefits depend on the individual procedure and patient.

 

My aim is to ensure that every patient feels informed, supported and confident in the decisions they make about their treatment, from the initial consultation through surgery and recovery.