Mr Alistair Sharples

Mr Sharples completed his undergraduate in Manchester and surgical training throughout the West Midlands. Mr Sharples is a highly experienced Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon who has gained extensive expertise throughout his career. Currently a Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, he has held a number of roles in the NHS. He continues to use the specialist skills he has acquired to benefit his patients. Mr Sharples practices in all aspects of bariatric surgery, benign upper gastrointestinal surgery and general surgery, including a high volume of revisional work. He often carries out upper GI (Food pipe and stomach) surgery and bariatric (weight loss) surgery. He also treats hiatal hernias and performs general and keyhole surgery including treatment of gall stones and hernias. He has Fellowship training in upper gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery, having completed fellowships both within Canada and the UK. In addition, Mr Sharples has completed a post-graduate certificate in Medical Education and a MSc in Trauma Science. In order to develop his operative and clinical skills and ensure that they continue to be current, Mr Sharples undertakes ongoing professional development. He attends educational courses to further enhance his specialist competence, and has taken part in and presented at medical conferences and meetings at home and abroad. In addition, Mr Sharples has written and contributed to publications relating to his area of expertise. He contributes to a teaching programme at Keele University and has regularly tutored groups of medical students, as well as lecturing GP trainees on surgical topics relevant to general practice.