Meet our Consultants

Clinical Lead of Dept Trauma and Orthopaedics, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Officer Yorkshire Carnegie RFC and Leeds Rhinos RL

Visiting Senior Research Fellow, School of Medicine, Leeds Institute of Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Disease and Leeds NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre

Chapel Allerton Hospital, Harehills Lane, Leeds LS7 4SA

• Haemorrhoids (piles) THD treatment
• Anal fissures/Fistulas
• Pilonidal surgery (Limberg flap)
• Hernia Surgery
• Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy/Colonoscopy/Gastroscopy

All forms of general surgery including laparoscopic hernia surgery, laparoscopic incisional hernia surgery, complex abdominal wall hernia surgery, "Lumps and Bumps" and gallstone surgery. Minimally invasive haemorrhoid surgery (THD) (Day case). Inflammatory Bowel Disease- Key hole (Laparoscopic) surgical management of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Keyhole Colorectal Surgery for benign and malignant disease. Pelvic Floor Surgery- Laparoscopic Ventral rectopexy for rectal prolapse.

I am a Consultant Laparoscopic Colorectal and General Surgeon at the Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, where I am the Clinical Lead for general and urological services. My private practice is at Nuffield Hospital, Leeds. I was awarded FRCS in 2000 and also successfully completed a Master of Surgery thesis in investigating the independent predictive marker for platinum-based chemotherapy & In vitro Assessment of Cisplatin and Oxaliplatin in Oesophageal Cancers from University of London in 2005.

He has developed expertise in various outpatient procedures over the years from his first medical qualification in 1983.

Mr Raychaudhuri's specialties are Gynaecology and/or Obstetrics but hes also has special clinical interests in Menopause, pelvic floor dysfunction, colposcopy and endometrial ablation after menorrhagia.

Specialises In...

• Gynaecology
• Obstetrics
• Menopause
• Colposcopy
• Endometrial Ablation
• Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

A little bit more about me...

Mr Raychaudhuri's full title is Mr Ray Raychaudhuri MBBS, LRCP, MRCS, DFFP, FRCOG, he is currently a member of the following professional, national and regional bodies: Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, British Menopausal Society, British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy, British Menopausal Society, British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy, Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

I also deal with surgical treatment of Gallstones (Laparoscopic cholecystectomy), surgical treatment of all types of Hernias, excision of lumps and cysts etc.

Specialises In...

• Breast Cancer
• Breast Reconstruction
• Therapeutic Mammoplasty
• Augmentation
• Nipple Reconstruction
• Gallstones
• Hernias
• Lumps
• Cysts

A little bit more about Soumen Ghosh...

Mr S Ghosh, Consultant Surgeon in Barnsley District General Hospital, can provide the following Comprehensive Facial Aesthetics Services: Botox, Dermal Fillers, Dermal Rollers (skin micro-needling) & Micro-dermabrasion

Consultant General Physician, Geriatrician and Stroke Specialist.

I have been a full time NHS Consultant Physician and Geriatrician with special interest in stroke management and Parkinson's disease since 1992, working at different NHS Hospitals and at present works mainly at Barnsley District General Hospital.I am Lead Clinician for Stroke Services in Barnsley and last year the stroke services which I lead in Barnsley has been recognised by Care Quality Commission as amongst the best stroke services in England, 1st in Yorkshire and Humber Hospitals and 3rd best in England.

Specialises In...

• Stroke Management
• Parkinson's
• Dementia
• General Medical
• Falls
• Confusion
• Old Age Related

Want to Know More About Dr Albazzaz?

As a specialist I am happy to see patients with stroke and Parkinson's disease as well as patients with general medical conditions and older patients with specific problems related to old age, for example falls, confusion, dementia etc.You will receive an exemplary and prompt consultation with very helpful and friendly staff running the consulting rooms who will also assist you with your needs and general advice. After the consultation if you require any further investigations or xray imaging this will be performed by staff with high professional experience and personal touch. We kept the consultation fees to the minimum which could be affordable for those patients who do not have private health insurance.

He graduated from Cairo University in 1982 and continued his postgraduate training and education in the UK.

Mr Farag is an expert in different types of *laparoscopic (keyhole) hysterectomy and his specialist interests include female urinary incontinence, female prolapse, outpatient treatment of menstrual disorders and the management of uterine fibroids.

*If you don't have health insurance, you can pay to have any procedure available. For example, Pap Smear (Screening for cervical cancer) is £200.

Specialises In...

• Laparoscopic surgery
• Pelvic floor reconstruction
• Female genital prolapse
• Female urinary incontinence
• Menstrual disorders
• Cosmetic gynaecology
• Urodynamics
• Management of uterine fibroids
• Screening for early detection of female cancer
• Laparoscopic hysterectomy

Want To Know More About Mr Farag?

Mr Farag's special clinical interests are Pelvic floor surgery, female urinary incontinence and gynaecology, oncology, specialising in Gynaecology and/or Obstetrics. He is also currently a member of the RCOG CCST British Society of Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.

His special clinical interest / specialities are Reflux disease, Liver disease, Therapeutic endoscopy with research interests of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and Inflammatory bowel disease.

Specialises In...

• Gastroenterology
• Reflux disease
• Therapeutic endoscopy
• Liver disease

Want to Know More About Dr Kapil Kapur?

Dr Kapil Kapur's first medical qualification was back in 1986 and from then he has joined the following professional, national and regional bodies: Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh), British Society of Gastroenterology, Primary Care Society in Gastroenterology, British Society of Gastroenterology, Primary Care Society in Gastroenterology and Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh).

Kalid has an intensive post graduate training in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery in Germany and the UK. His training in the UK was in Birmingham, Sheffield and Nottingham. During his training he has undertaken research into variety of orthopaedic problems which he has published in peer reviewed journals and also presented this work both nationally and internationally.

As a consultant he continues to play an active role in training medical student, junior doctors and trainee surgeons. He is a Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons, Member of the British Orthopaedic Association and Member of The British Association for Surgery of the Knee.

Specialises In...

• Knee Surgery
• Hip Surgery
• Hip Replacement
• Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
• Cruciate Ligaments Surgery
• Knee Replacement

Want to Know More About Dr Kalid Abdlslam?

He specialises in all aspects of knee surgery including Knee replacement, arthroscopic knee surgery for soft tissue reconstructions (including cruciate ligaments surgery), and hip replacement.

His NHS work based at Barnsley Hospital, he is also a member of One Health Group in Sheffield.

He runs private consultation at Western House Consulting Rooms, Barnsley and consultations at Thornbury Private Hospital in Sheffield, where he also operates on private patients and NHS Choose and book patient.

His specialities are Respiratory Disease/General Medicine, Chronic Cough, Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Mining Related Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Sleep Disorders eg Snoring/sleep apnoea, Lung Cancer and Lung Related Medico Legal Work.

Specialises In...

• Respiratory Disease
• General Medicine
• Chronic Cough
• Asthma
• COPD
• Mining Related Lung Disease
• Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Sleep Disorders
• Lung Cancer

I have worked for nearly 20 years in the National Health Service including last more than 7 years as a consultant. I have vast experience and expertise in diagnosing and managing wide variety of conditions affecting the heart including chest pain, palpitations shortness of breath and dizziness as well as managing patients with adverse cardiac risk profile such as those with high cholesterol, high blood pressure and positive family history.

Specialises In...

• Heart Conditions
• Chest Pains
• Palpitations
• Dizziness
• Cardiac Risk
• High Cholesterol
• Blood Pressure

I am an accomplished diabetologist & endocrinologist, highly trained and highly qualified by going through an intensive training program in the UK. I gained experience in the field of Diabetes & Endocrinology for over 8 years with my initial specialist training program in South Yorkshire including Sheffield Teaching Hospital.

For the last five years I have worked as a Consultant in The Robert Hague Centre for Diabetes (& Endocrinology) based at Barnsley Hospital.

I have a formal role as Clinical Lead in Acute Medicine & Ambulatory Care and informal involvement with developing Barnsley Integrated Diabetes Service - A partnership between Barnsley Hospital, Barnsley Healthcare Federation, and GP practices providing diabetes care closer to home.

Specialises In...

• Obesity management
• Polycystic ovary disease
• Female facial hair problems
• Female hormonal disorders
• Male impotence / erectile dysfunction
• Low testosterone and male hormonal disorders
• Hypertension
• Cholesterol Disorders
• Thyroid gland disorders (both overactive and underactive)
• Pituitary and adrenal cortisol / steroid abnormalities
• Calcium and parathyroid disorders
• Vitamin D deficiency
• Generalized tiredness management
• Type 1 & type 2 diabetes
• Insulin pump therapy