Mr Al-Musawi is an experienced Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgeon. He graduated with an MBChB in 1985 from the University of Baghdad, Iraq and undertook his training at the Iraqi Society of Surgical Specialities. His research was on the pathophysiology of anal fissure treated with mini surgery, which resulted in unique and pioneering contributions in the form of publications, presentations, and lectures.

Mr Al-Musawi spent twenty-one years working in Iraq before moving to the UK where he became a Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh in 2008.

He started his NHS career at St. Bartholomew Hospital. He continued his clinical and academic journey and was granted with Speciality Board FRCS in General Surgery in London.

He received training for laparoscopic colorectal surgery and upper GI surgery at London’s most prestigious hospitals including St. Thomas' and Guys hospital, Barts hospital, and St Marks hospital.

Mr Al-Musawi moved to NWLH NHS Trust in October 2010 and his current post involves Gastrointestinal, Laparoscopic and Day case Surgery with a very strong commitment to teaching.

He is now a Consultant at Northwick Park Hospital, part of the London North West University Hospitals Trust, where he is part of a team setting advanced biliary surgery. Mr Al-Musawi also provides General and emergency surgery services to the community. He has extensive experience in hernia surgery, both open and laparoscopic (keyhole).

Mr Al-Musawi has interest in the management of haemorrhoids, fissures and fistulas of the anal canal. He is an experienced endoscopist providing diagnostic services for gastroscopy, and has JAG (Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy) accreditation for independent specialist practice in the modalities of gastro-oesophageo-duodenoscopy.

Jasim has many publications in surgical journals, and presentations in national and international surgical conferences. 

Mr Al-Musawi is very passionate about training junior doctors and young surgeons and is a clinical and educational supervisor for Junior doctors and surgeons in training. He is keen in teaching undergraduates of Medicine and has been awarded Honorary Lecturer title by Imperial College Medical School. 

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• Abscess incision and drainage
• Skin lesion removal surgery
• Sebaceous cyst excision
• Lipoma excision
• Anal fistula surgery
• Anal fistula laser treatment
• Anal fissure treatment, non-surgical
• Anal fissure surgery
• Haemorrhoidal artery ligation (HALO)
• Haemorrhoidectomy (piles surgery)
• Haemorrhoidectomy by laser
• Pilonidal sinus surgery
• Pilonidal sinus treatment by laser
• Sphincterotomy 
• Inguinal hernia surgery, open
• Inguinal hernia repair (laparoscopic)
• Epigastric hernia repair
• Incisional hernia repair
• Incisional hernia repair (laparoscopic)
• Umbilical hernia surgery
• Lymph node excision 
• Pain relief after surgery
• Sports hernia treatment
• Gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy)
• Diverticulitis
• Pancreatitis
• Diagnostic laparoscopy
• Upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy)

• Royal College of Surgeon of England 
• Association of Surgeons in Great Britain & Ireland
• Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons in GB & Ireland
• Medical Defence Union