Mr Ahmed Karim

Excellence in Colorectal Surgery

Mr Ahmed Karim

Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

Mr Ahmed Karim is a highly qualified Robotic Colorectal and General Surgeon, who specialises in the management of colorectal cancer using laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He also effectively manages inflammatory bowel disease, colonic diverticular disease, abdominal wall hernias, pilonidal disease, haemorrhoids, anorectal sepsis, and lower GI endoscopy. As a general surgeon he is experienced in managing emergency surgical conditions and major trauma affecting the abdomen.

Mr Karim graduated from UCL medical school in 2007, and he subsequently completed his core and specialist training in North London and the West Midlands. In 2017, he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) England. He also completed a fellowship in advanced Rectal Cancer and Robotic Surgery at Royal Marsden Hospital London in 2018.

In 2018, he was appointed Consultant Surgeon at St George's Hospital and Honorary Senior Lecturer at St George's University of London. His clinical duties include managing outpatient clinics for colorectal surgery patients, general surgical patients, endoscopy patients, as well as performing surgeries both on an inpatient and day surgeon basis.

Mr Karim also has an active role with St Georges Medical School - leading the third year program for surgery students and acting as an examiner for examinations.

Conditions

Mr Karim has got extensive wealth of knowledge and experience in treating abdominal conditions, colorectal cancers and endometriosis

Abdominal Hernia

Abdominal hernias which occur when a weakness in the wall of the tummy (abdominal wall) results in some of the contents in the abdominal cavity bulging through. Some hernias need treating by performing an operation.

Appendicitis

Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch on the gut wall connected to the large intestine. It is a medical emergency as, left untreated, the appendix can burst or perforate.

Bowel Cancer

Bowel cancer is sometimes called colon or rectum cancer, colorectal cancer, or cancer of the large intestine. It is one of the most common cancers in the UK. (In contrast, cancer of the small intestine is rare.)

Endometriosis

The endometrium is the tissue that lines the inside of the womb (uterus). Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to endometrial tissue is found outside the uterus. It is 'trapped' in the pelvic area and lower tummy (abdomen) and, rarely, in other areas in the body.

Haemorrhoids

Piles (haemorrhoids) are common swellings that develop inside and around the back passage (anal canal). There is a network of small veins (blood vessels) within the lining of the anal canal. These veins sometimes become wider and engorged with more blood than usual. The swollen veins and the overlying tissue may then form into one or more swellings (piles).

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

IBD refers to Crohn's disease or Ulcerative colitis. Both these conditions can cause inflammation of the colon and rectum (large bowel or large intestine) with similar symptoms, such as bloody diarrhoea, etc. The exact cause isn't known but it seems that there is a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Pilondial Sinus Disorders

A pilonidal sinus is a sinus tract which commonly contains hairs. It occurs under the skin between the buttocks (the natal cleft) a short distance above the back passage (anus). The sinus tract goes in a vertical direction between the buttocks. Rarely, a pilonidal sinus occurs in other sites of the body.

Procedures

Mr Karim has got extensive experience in dealing with the following procedures

Abdominoperineal Resection

Colonoscopy

Colorectal Surgery

Coloproctology

Laparoscopic Surgery

Ileostomy Surgery

Robotic Surgery

Surgical Oncology

Umbilical Hernia Repair

Testimonials

Mr Karim explained everything to me about my illness and the procedure I had. He was very good during the procedure and had a very good bedside manner.

Mr Ahmed Karim was extremely kind and cared about my medical issue. He explained everything clearly and asked lots of questions. He made me feel very comfortable telling him about my health.

Mr Karim was exceptionally good at communicating, listening and asking questions. He gave me confidence in the treatment plan and I felt very reassured by his professionalism and his kind manner.