Mr Habib Charfare

Mr Charfare graduated from Bombay University in 1986 and completed his basic surgical training in India. He came to the UK in 1992 and after obtaining FRCS in 1993, he worked as a higher surgical trainee in South East Thames and East Anglian deaneries. In 2000, Mr Charfare passed his Intercollegiate specialty examination, FRCS (Gen Surg). During his training in the UK, he developed a special interest in laparoscopic surgery (cholecystectomies and hernia repair). Towards the later part of his training, he developed a subspecialty interest in Breast and Endocrine (thyroid and parathyroid diseases) surgery. Mr Charfare completed his sentinel node biopsy training in 2004 and he is a recognized trainer for this technique. Achievements Clinical lead for breast service at Bedford Hospital since 2010 Editorial board of the BJMP (British Journal of Medical Practitioners): he has peer reviewed several surgical articles related to his speciality for publication Director of CCrISP course Recognised teacher for medical students from the University of Cambridge Completed PG certificate in medical education (2013) As a consultant surgeon, he provides the following services (refer to procedures page): • Diagnosis and management of screen-detected and symptomatic breast cancer • Laparoscopic cholecystectomies and hernia repair • Diagnosis and treatment of thyroid and parathyroid problems • Treatment of skin and subcutaneous swelling