Mr Manoj Kumar is a highly experienced Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, specialising in the treatment of gallstone disease, gastro oesophageal reflux disease  (heartburn or dyspepsia), and hernias, including inguinal and complex abdominal wall hernias.

Surgical Expertise

He is highly experienced in performing minimally invasive (keyhole or laparoscopic) surgeries for: 

• Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
• Surgery for acid reflux (laparoscopic fundoplication)
• Hernia repairs
  
• Abdominal wall reconstruction

Mr Kumar also provides expert care for a range of gastrointestinal issues. In addition to complex surgery, Mr Kumar performs minor procedures for lipoma and cyst removal. 

Commitment to Patient Safety and Education

• Examiner for the Intercollegiate Specialty Board in General Surgery (FRCS)
• External Adviser to the Scottish Academy for Consultant Surgeon Appointment Committees
• National Clinical Lead for the Team-Based Quality Review Programme at NHS Education Scotland

Leadership and Professional Roles

Mr Kumar also holds several leadership and teaching positions, including:

• Educational Lead for the Patient Safety Group
• Course Director for the Team-Based Quality Reviews Course and Regional Surgical Ambassador at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Associate Director of Medical Education for Surgery at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
• Fellow of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers (RCSEd)

Academic Contributions

Mr Kumar is passionate about surgical education and advancing patient safety. He is:

• Course Lead for the MSc in Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors at the University of Edinburgh
• Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen
• Honorary Clinical Tutor at the University of Edinburgh

He holds a Master’s degree in Patient Safety with a focus on Human Factors from the University of Aberdeen and completed the prestigious Scottish Quality and Safety Fellowship.

National and Advisory Roles

Since 2014, Mr Kumar has been an ambassador for the Clinical Human Factors Group and is a recognised advocate for incorporating human factors into healthcare systems. He has also contributed to various national committees such as:

• Serving on the Law Society of Scotland’s Health and Medical Law Subcommittee
• Duty of Candour Legislation Advisory Group
• Faculty Capstone Reviewer for the Harvard Medical School Surgical Leadership Programme

• Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Surgery for Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease (Heartburn, Acid Reflux) including
• Laparoscopic Fundoplication
  Laparoscopic surgery for Gallstones (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy)
• Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Surgery, including management of complex incisional hernias, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, groin hernias (inguinal and femoral), and recurrent hernias.
• Diagnostic Gastroscopy
• Removal of lipomas and cysts
• Management of gastrointestinal disorders