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Mr Osama Moussa combines specialist upper gastrointestinal expertise with advanced minimally invasive and robotic techniques


Digestive symptoms can be uncomfortable, disruptive and, at times, difficult to discuss. For people considering specialist assessment or surgery, clear explanations matter just as much as technical expertise. Mr Osama Moussa’s private practice is built around both — careful evaluation, evidence-led recommendations and a treatment plan shaped around the individual. Mr Moussa is a consultant upper


gastrointestinal and general surgeon whose clinical interests include acid reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), hiatus hernia, gallstones and gallbladder disease, abdominal-wall and groin hernias, achalasia and selected skin lumps. He also performs diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. His approach begins with understanding how symptoms affect daily life, reviewing previous investigations and explaining the available surgical and non-surgical options in straightforward language. Where an operation is appropriate,


Mr Moussa specialises in minimally invasive surgery. Laparoscopic surgery (often called keyhole) and pioneering advanced robotic techniques allow selected procedures to be performed through small incisions. The right technique depends on each patient’s diagnosis, anatomy, previous surgery and overall health; technology is a tool, not a substitute for clinical judgement. Potential benefits, limitations and risks are discussed as part of shared decision-making. His training has taken him


through hospitals in Liverpool, Newcastle, Scotland and northwest London, including Imperial College London, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, University College London


For people considering specialist assessment or surgery, clear explanations matter just as much as technical expertise


Hospitals and The Royal Marsden. He holds a postgraduate diploma in minimal access surgery, a research medical doctorate from Imperial College London and Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons. He also completed a Royal College of Surgeons-approved post-CCT fellowship in laparoscopic, anti- reflux and bariatric surgery. Alongside private practice,


Mr Moussa holds a substantive NHS consultant post in upper gastrointestinal and general surgery at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. He’s registered with a licence to practise and has been on the General Medical Council’s Specialist Register for general surgery since 2021. His current practice encompasses open and laparoscopic surgery, and he’s a leader in Upper GI robotic surgery, including work with both Versius and da Vinci robotic platforms. Academic work is another strand


of his career. His research has examined obesity and metabolic health, including cardiovascular and vascular outcomes after bariatric surgery, and has appeared in peer-reviewed surgical and medical journals. This research background informs a measured approach to evidence and outcomes, while his teaching activity includes supporting the development of surgeons in robotic-assisted upper gastrointestinal techniques. Patients may seek advice for the likes of persistent heartburn,


difficulty swallowing, recurrent gallstone pain, a suspected hernia or a lump requiring assessment. A consultation is intended to establish the diagnosis, consider whether further tests are needed and set out realistic next steps. Surgery is recommended only when clinically appropriate, with attention to preparation, recovery and communication after treatment. Private consultations are


available across Hertfordshire and London, including Spire Bushey Hospital, Bishops Wood Hospital/Clementine Churchill and The Wellington Hospital. The practice welcomes self-funding and


For further information


Appointments are available in London and Hertfordshire: T: 07352 167642 E: pa@osamamoussa.co.uk Visit: osamamoussa.co.uk


insured patients, with face-to-face, telephone and video consultations listed through recognised provider profiles. The practice team supports patients with booking and practical questions and offers appointments at several locations to make specialist assessment more accessible. Hospital-based care also gives patients access to established diagnostic, anaesthetic and nursing services where required. For those navigating a worrying symptom or a surgical decision, the aim is simple: specialist guidance, an understandable plan and care that never loses sight of the person behind the condition.


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