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Mr Aimen Amer
Consultant general and abdominal transplant surgeon with a specialist interest in hernia and gallbladder surgery.
Mr Amer is a consultant general and abdominal transplant surgeon based at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle. He has expertise in kidney, liver and pancreas transplantation and is clinical lead for organ utilisation and donation surgery in Newcastle.
His private practice is at Spire Washington Hospital, with specialist interests in hernia surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, gallbladder disease, benign hepatobiliary disease and laparoscopic/keyhole surgery.
Professional background
Clinical roles and specialist interests
Alongside private practice, Mr Amer works within Newcastle Hospitals and has a clinical leadership role in organ utilisation and donation surgery. He has a particular interest in enhanced recovery pathways after surgery, aiming to help patients prepare for treatment and recover with confidence.
- Hernia repair, including keyhole hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction
- Gallbladder disease and benign hepatobiliary surgery
- Laparoscopic/keyhole surgery and enhanced recovery pathways
- Clinical research, teaching and training involvement
Training and qualifications
Mr Amer gained his medical degree from Garyounis University in Libya in 2002. He completed a master’s degree in Advanced Surgical Practice at Cardiff University, a PhD in Liver Transplantation at Newcastle University, and a PGCert in Healthcare Leadership from The Open University.
He completed specialist surgical training in the North East of England and undertook a fellowship in liver transplantation at King’s College Hospital in London. He holds FRCS through the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Professional interests
Mr Amer is actively involved in clinical research, with peer-reviewed publications and national and international presentations. He is a member of the British and European Hernia Societies and the British Transplantation Society.
Affiliations
Professional memberships and clinical links
Would you like to arrange a consultation?
Appointments are available for patients with hernia or gallbladder symptoms, whether self-paying or insured.