Mr Abeezar Sarela was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
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Mr Abeezar Sarela
2019-12-13
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13th December 2019
Dr Sarela performed my surgery at the end of October he has treat members of my family for the last 3 years and has provided great care, after care and I wouldn’t hesitate to trust or recommend him
Mr Abeezar Sarela
2019-12-13
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13th December 2019
Mr Sarela very carefully explained my surgery options and details of possible side effects and complications, I felt I could confidently make an informed decision. When my surgery date arrived Mr Sarela compassionately attended to all my medical needs and made sure I was fully comfortable and didn't rush my discharge.
Mr Abeezar Sarela
2019-12-13
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13th December 2019
Mr Sarela listened to all my thoughts and concerns and gave very good advice.
He was very particular and gathered all the information that helped me to come to the conclusion that the Linx procedure was the correct treatment to use.
He did offer all the options and I never felt pushed one way or the other.
On the day of the surgery the staff made me feel calm and prepared.
So far in the short amount of time I have had the linx implant my acid reflux is non existent and before the implant my reflux was severe and often.
I would definitely recommend this procedure, surgeon and hospital.
Mr Abeezar Sarela
2019-11-10
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10th November 2019
I was quite nervous about booking my initial consultation with Mr Sarela. The thought of having surgery for something that I felt was my fault and feeling silly for letting my weight get out of hand, but after years of battling with my weight it was, for me, my final chance. My husband and I researched the internet and found Mr Sarela. We read about his qualifications, his places of work and his reviews and decided that Mr Sarela was the best person to talk to. Making a decision to have a procedure like this was a big step but I was confident I had selected the right surgeon. From the minute we walked into the Nuffield Leeds upto now, 6 months later I feel I have had the best possible care.
Mr Sarela is a very gently spoken man and I felt at ease with him from the first moment I met him. In the initial consultation he explained everything regarding the different procedures that were on offer to me. He was happy to discuss any of my thoughts and things I was unsure of. Mr Sarela was in no way pushy or demanding that I had the procedure, it was left entirely up to me to go away and have a think about it and get in touch if I wanted to go ahead - which of course I did. I managed to get my surgery date approximately 4 weeks later which was great. I had made the decision so wanted to get on with it. I had a pre op visit to have all my checks done and the week before my surgery I was put on a very low fat diet. This was a liver reducing diet to help with the operation. I actually found this diet ok and managed to lose 10lbs but I knew I had to do it as I wanted to lessen my chances of any complications in surgery. So the day arrived. I was nervous but kind of excited. I think I was more nervous about being put to sleep than anything else but the care I got from the nurses who booked me in, to the theatre team, was fantastic. They totally put me at ease. So that was me pre op. A few hours later and it was the start of the new me. The care I received after my operation was fantastic. My short stay in hospital and my after care from Mr Sarela was excellent. He kept in touch with my own GP to make sure I was on top of my medication and that nothing got missed.
Finally if you were to ask me if I were to recommend Mr Sarela and The Nuffield Leeds to anyone I would say 100% yes every time.
Mr Abeezar Sarela
2019-09-04
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4th September 2019
This procedure was carried out after consultation and discussion of all my options were explained to me along with any possible side affects, This consultant helped me make the decision , the care he gave was excellent throughout my stay at the Nuffield Leeds I would recommend him for this surgery, he his kind and caring, and supportive with the aftercare
Specialises in
- General surgery
- Oncology
Profile
Mr Sarela graduated in Mumbai, and trained in London, Leeds and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York. Mr Sarela is a Consultant Surgeon in Leeds since 2003. He works in the NHS at St James's University Hospital, and he practices privately at the Nuffield Hospital Leeds and the Spire Hospital Leeds. He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in the School of Medicine.
Mr Sarela is a member of the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons, the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgeons Society and the British Medical Association and the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He has a completed a PhD in Law from the University of Leeds on the subject of consent for medical treatment.
AREAS OF SPECIALISATION
1. Weight Loss
Mr Sarela has been doing Weight Loss Surgery (also called Bariatric Surgery) since 2004. He performs the Gastric Band, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and the Gastric Balloon. There is no single correct choice in weight loss surgery. Each procedure has its own pros and cons, and one size does not fit all. Mr Sarela will discuss the benefits and risks of each operation in the light of your individual medical and personal circumstances, so that you can make the best choice. Mr Sarela is a Core Member of the Bariatric Surgery Multi-Disciplinary Team in Leeds NHS Trust. He logs all his operations in UK National Bariatric Surgery Registry.
2. Acid Reflux
You have the option of two operations: Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication and the Magnetic Bead Ring. Each has pros and cons, and Mr Sarela will empower you to make the best choice.
3. Gallstones
Stones in your gallbladder can cause pain, infection, jaundice and pancreatitis. Mr Sarela will remove your gallbladder and do an x-ray of bile ducts by keyhole surgery: called laparoscopic cholecystectomy and cholangiogram.
4. Hernia
Mr Sarela has expertise in keyhole surgery for all types of hernias: inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional and hiatal. Mr Sarela repairs inguinal hernias by the totally extra-peritoneal method, which avoids entry into your peritoneal cavity. Mr Sarela has special interest in surgery for large and complex hiatus hernias.
5. Achalasia
Mr Sarela uses keyhole surgery to divide the muscles of the lower oesophageal sphincter in order to relieve your difficulty to swallow. This operation is called Laparoscopic Cardiomyotomy.
6. Cancer
Mr Sarela trained in cancer surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York, universally acclaimed as the best cancer hospital in the world. Mr Sarela was the International Surgical Oncology Fellow, an immensely competitive position, during 2001-2002. Mr Sarela has been at the forefront of developing laparoscopic surgery for cancer of the oesophagus and stomach. He is a core member of the Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Multi-Disciplinary Team in Leeds.
Website: www.abeezarsarela.co.uk
Secretary (Private): 0113 388 2127
Secretary (NHS): 0113 206 8521
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