Hi, I’m Shafiq Chughtai — a Consultant Surgeon specialising in general and HPB (liver, pancreas, gallbladder) surgery. I work across Cardiff and Newport, offering expert care for hernias, gallstones, abdominal conditions and complex GI surgical issues.
​Patients often come to me for thoughtful second opinions or minimally invasive surgical options. I’m passionate about clarity, kindness, and guiding you through decisions with confidence.
​I’m consistently rated 5-stars on Doctify — where patients value my calm, clear, and honest approach.
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Qualifications & Training
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FRCS (General Surgery)
Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow
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​MSc Organ Transplantation
University of Liverpool (Distinction)
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​Postgraduate Diploma Medical Ultrasound
UEMS-In Progress
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​Trained at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
& St James’s University Hospital Leeds
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​NHS Consultant Upper GI Surgeon
Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB
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​With over 15 years of experience, I’ve performed thousands of procedures and helped patients navigate everything from simple hernias to complex HPB cancers.
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Services
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Hernia Surgery
Open, laparoscopic, and abdominal wall reconstruction
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Gallbladder & Bile Duct Surgery
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Lumps & Skin Lesions
Removal of cysts, lipomas, benign growths
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HPB Surgery – (Liver and pancrease) including Cancer Second Opinion
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Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
Instant scanning during clinic visits