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About Mr Majid Ali
Personal Profile
Mr Majid Ali is a highly experienced UK-trained Consultant Surgeon with over two decades of clinical expertise in weight loss (bariatric) surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, and anti-reflux procedures. He is internationally recognised for pioneering safe, minimally invasive surgical techniques with a focus on long-term results.
Mr Ali was instrumental in establishing the first dedicated Bariatric Centre in Ayrshire, which earned global recognition and was featured on the BBC documentary Shedding the Fat. He is among the first surgeons in the UK and internationally to reverse gastric bypass surgery, restoring normal anatomy for patients suffering from complications. He is a leading expert in treating complications after weight loss surgery, such as reflux and heartburn.
As a former Clinical Director for Surgery and Endoscopy at a major NHS hospital, Mr Ali led multidisciplinary teams and transformational projects aimed at improving surgical outcomes and patient access to specialist care. His leadership and innovation in surgical services have earned him eight national awards from NHS Scotland, as well as the 2025 CARE Recognition Award from the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.
Mr Ali frequently teaches and performs live surgery at international conferences, sharing his expertise in advanced bariatric and laparoscopic procedures. He is also a recognised examiner in the field of surgery, both in the UK and internationally.
Mr Ali is a frequent invited speaker and live surgical demonstrator at major global conferences. His work has been showcased by BBC News, national and international television, radio, and print media. He has performed live operations on camera for medical education and public awareness.
He has also contributed extensively to research in the field of bariatric surgery, leading multiple publications and international collaborations, and supervising postgraduate students during his academic tenure.
Clinical Interests
Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y and mini gastric bypass)
- Gastric balloon (including swallowable, endoscopy-free options)
- Revisional bariatric procedures
- Reversal of gastric bypass to restore normal anatomy
- Correction of reflux after gastric sleeve surgery
Upper GI and Anti-Reflux Surgery
- LINX device insertion
- Nissen fundoplication
- Hiatus hernia repair
- Treatment of gastric volvulus, achalasia, and intrathoracic stomach
- Surgical treatment of chronic dyspepsia and Helicobacter pylori infection
- GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour) resection
Hernia & Gallbladder Surgery
- Advanced laparoscopic hernia repairs (inguinal, umbilical, incisional, complex abdominal wall)
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
- Common bile duct stone management and exploration
- Treatment of liver cysts and obstructive jaundice
Endoscopy & ERCP
- Diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy (OGD)
- Endoscopic gastric balloon placement
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) (not offered at Ross Hall Hospital)
Professional Memberships
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS)
- International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
- European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
- Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ALSGBI)
