Mr Yassar Qureshi is an experienced Upper GI and general surgeon, specialising in oesophageal and gastric cancer treatment, and benign disease of the abdomen. He works at University College London Hospital, where he is Chair of the regional specialist Oesophago-Gastric cancer MDT, and at Princess Grace Hospital, London.

Yassar qualified from St. Bartholomew’s and The Royal London School of Medicine, after which he gained entry into higher surgical training with the London Deanery. He received broad training as a general surgeon, including surgical oncology at The Royal Marsden Hospital. He developed a particular sub-specialist interest in oesophageal and gastric cancer and benign surgery, completing this training at UCLH. During this time, he was awarded his fellowship with The Royal College of Surgeons of England. He also undertook an international fellowship in South Africa to further enhance his Upper GI, emergency and general surgery skill-set, prior to appointment as a consultant at UCLH.

Yassar maintains an active interest in research and development in his field, having authored several book chapters and over 20 peer-reviewed manuscripts. His areas of expertise include oesophageal and gastric cancer, benign abdominal diseases, and emergency surgery. He is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to his patients and continually seeks to advance his knowledge and skills in the field.