Mr Alistair Sharples

A highly experienced Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon, Mr Sharples has gained extensive knowledge and specialist expertise during his long medical career. He is a Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.

Mr Sharples gained his medical degree in 2006 from the University of Manchester, before completing his post-qualification surgical training in hospitals in the Midlands. He also underwent fellowship training in upper gastrointestinal, bariatric and minimally-invasive (keyhole) surgery in Canada prior to completing a Master’s degree in Trauma Science at Queen Mary University of London. Dundee University also awarded him a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education.

In order to develop his operative and clinical skills to help ensure the best outcomes for his patients, Mr Sharples continues to develop professionally and attends educational courses to enhance his clinical competence. He has also attended, and presented, at medical conferences and meetings in the UK and further afield.

In addition, Mr Sharples has written and published a number of research papers and case studies relating to his area of expertise. A contributor to a teaching programme at Keele University, he has tutored medical students and has lectured GP trainees on surgical topics relevant to conducting general practice.