Mr Ghazi Ismael

Referrals to Mr Ismael can be sent via Healthlink, posted to the Bon Secours Hospital Galway or sent by secure email.

About

Mr Ghazi Ismael is a Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon based in Galway, with over 10 years of surgical experience in Ireland and the UK. He holds a full time consultant appointment at University Hospital Galway.

His practice focuses on general surgery, including abdominal emergency surgery, open and laparoscopic hernia repair, and gallbladder surgery, alongside specialist expertise in upper gastrointestinal disease. His areas of interest include reflux disease, hiatal hernias and Barrett’s oesophagus, gastric ulcer disease, oesophageal and gastric cancers, upper and lower GI endoscopy, and bariatric surgery.

His patient care philosophy centres on clear communication, evidence based decision making, and minimally invasive surgery where appropriate, with a strong emphasis on safe, patient centred care.

Education and Training

Mr Ghazi Ismael graduated in medicine (MBBS) in 2009. He undertook his postgraduate surgical training in multiple centres of excellence in Dublin, Ireland, and was awarded the FRCS (Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery) by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2021.

He is a member of the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery of Great Britain and Ireland (AUGIS) and the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS).

He has also completed multiple accredited postgraduate courses in advanced endoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, emergency and critical care surgery, and trauma management.

Fellowship Training

Mr Ismael completed advanced subspecialty fellowships in the UK (NHS), including

Upper GI Cancer Fellowship at the Greater Manchester Upper GI Cancer Unit, Salford Royal NHS Trust (2022 to 2023), a regional tertiary oesophago gastric cancer centre.

Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at Sunderland Royal NHS Trust (Royal College of Surgeons of England), an internationally recognised high volume bariatric unit.

Clinical Expertise

Laparoscopic treatment of hernia and gallbladder disease, as well as general surgical emergencies. Open and minimally invasive management of reflux disease, gastric and duodenal ulcers, and oesophageal and gastric cancers, with diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy.

Specialties and treatments

General surgery
Elective and emergency surgery, including open and laparoscopic hernia repair (inguinal and abdominal wall), and laparoscopic gallbladder surgery.

Upper gastrointestinal surgery
Management of reflux disease, Barrett’s oesophagus, hiatal hernias, and complex gastric and duodenal ulcer disease.

Oesophageal cancer
Diagnosis, staging, and surgical management.

Gastric cancer
Diagnosis, staging, and surgical management.

Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (upper and lower GI)
Gastroscopy and colonoscopy for investigation, diagnosis, and endoscopic treatment of gastrointestinal conditions.Specialities

Top Three Specialities

Open and minimally invasive general surgery (hernias, gallbladder disease)

Open and minimally invasive upper GI surgery (oesophageal and gastric cancer, reflux disease, and hiatal hernias)

Treatment of Barrett’s disease with advanced upper GI therapeutic endoscopy (EMR and RFA)

Research and Contributions

Mr Ghazi Ismael has authored and co authored multiple peer reviewed publications in major international journals, including the British Journal of Surgery (BJS), contributed to published book chapters, including Springer publications, and has been actively involved in quality improvement and service development programmes alongside his clinical practice.