Mr Saqib Rahman PhD FRCS

Consultant Surgeon and Surgical Data Scientist

I believe that the best surgical outcomes come from combining technical mastery with objective, data-driven decision making.

As a Consultant General Surgeon at University Hospital Southampton—one of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals—my specialist private practice at the Wessex Nuffield Hospital is dedicated to the precise diagnosis and treatment of Gallstone disease and Abdominal Wall Hernias. My philosophy is simple: surgery should only be recommended when the data clearly shows it is the right choice for your specific lifestyle and risk profile.

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A foundation of clinical excellence

After qualifying with distinction from Imperial College London in 2009, my higher surgical training spanned the breadth of the Wessex region. Following my general surgery training, I completed a highly competitive Royal College of Surgeons Senior Fellowship in Robotic Upper GI Surgery, perfecting modern, minimal-access techniques.

Today, as a substantive Consultant in the NHS, I manage a high volume of complex emergency and elective cases. For my private patients, this extensive acute experience provides absolute peace of mind; whether you require a routine gallbladder removal or a complex hernia repair, you are in exceptionally safe, experienced hands.

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Mr Rahman at the robotic console. His extensive experience in advanced robotic and minimal access surgery at informs the precision techniques he brings to every procedure, minimally invasive or open, NHS or private.

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Bring AI and Data to Your care

In 2021, I completed a PhD in Cancer Sciences with Machine Learning at the University of Southampton, focusing on using artificial intelligence to predict surgical outcomes with unprecedented accuracy. During this time, I worked alongside the National Oesophagogastric Cancer Audit, analysing data from every hospital trust in England to establish national standards of care.

Beyond my NHS work, I serve as the Associate Medical Director at Medefer Ltd, overseeing outcomes and clinical variability for over 100,000 patients.

What does this mean for you? It means I replace vague medical reassurances with objective clarity. By utilizing the latest clinical evidence and predictive tools, I can explain your specific risks, map out your precise recovery timeline, and empower you to make a truly informed decision about your body.

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Life outside the Operating Theatre

I live locally in Chandler’s Ford with my wife and our two young children. When I am not in the operating theatre or analysing clinical data, you will likely find me working in our garden or exploring the Hampshire countryside with my family. As an active person myself, I understand exactly why my patients want to get their hernias or gallbladders fixed: to get back to the activities and the people they love, without pain or restriction.

Qualifications

  • University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

  • FRCS(Eng) Gen Surg

  • University of Southampton 2021

  • Imperial College London 2009

  • GMC number 7049823

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