Initial consultation price:
£250
About Mr Bassem Amr
Personal Profile
Mr Bassem Amr is a Consultant Upper GI Surgeon at Woodlands Hospital in Darlington. He welcome both NHS and self-paying patients.
He has a robust international background and is committed to excellence in surgical care, education, and patient wellbeing. He currently practices at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust and offers private consultations and procedures at Woodlands Hospital.
Mr Amr’s medical career began in Egypt, where he earned his bachelor degree from Cairo University. Following this, he achieved a master's degree from Ain Shams University and completed his foundational surgical training. His pursuit of advanced expertise led him to the United Kingdom, where he undertook higher surgical specialty training within the Southwest Peninsula Deanery. He subsequently completed a senior fellowship in Bariatric Surgery at Musgrove Park Hospital. This is a nationally-recognised centre for metabolic and weight-loss surgery. Academically, Mr Amr holds a medical doctorate from Plymouth University and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS Ed). His qualifications reflect a deep commitment to clinical excellence and continuous professional development.
His approach is patient-centred, evidence-based, and tailored to individual needs. This ensures optimal outcomes and compassionate care. In addition to his clinical practice, Mr Amr is a passionate educator. He holds an Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) and serves as faculty for several national and international courses. This contributes to global surgical education and safety.
Mr Amr is actively involved in medical education at Newcastle Medical School, where he serves as an examiner for the MBBS programme. He also supports junior doctors through mentoring, coaching and clinical governance initiatives.
Outside of medicine, Mr Amr is an enthusiastic endurance athlete. He regularly participates in half marathons and marathons, raising funds for charitable organisations. His dedication to philanthropy and community service complements his professional ethos.
Mr Amr welcomes private patients seeking expert surgical care in upper GI conditions. His practice combines clinical precision, academic rigour and a compassionate approach to deliver outstanding care.
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Clinical Interests
- Benign upper gastrointestinal surgery
- Gallbladder surgery
- Abdominal wall hernia repair including inguinal, umbilical, epigastric and incisional hernia
- Anti-reflux procedures
- Minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques
- Diagnostic upper endoscopy
Professional Memberships
- British Obesity & Metabolic Specialist Society (BOMSS)
