MB BCh FRCS(C-Th)
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
22 years of experience
London, SE1 2PR
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12 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Damian Balmforth, Dr. Syed Hassan and 2 other professionals
22 years of experience
London, SE1 2PR
(+3 more)
12 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Damian Balmforth, Dr. Syed Hassan and 2 other professionals
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Miss May Al-Sahaf is a highly experienced and skilled Consultant Thoracic Surgeon, currently working at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. She obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2004, before training in Cardiothoracic Surgery at various specialist units in London, including Royal Brompton and Harefield, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, and St Bartholomew’s Hospital.
Miss Al-Sahaf has a special interest in minimally invasive (keyhole) thoracic surgery, video-assisted and robotic surgery, as well as airway interventions, pleural disease, mesiastinal surgery, and rib fractures. She has extensive experience in treating lung cancer, thymic malignancy, and myasthenia gravis. She also specialises in performing bronchoscopy, laser, stenting, and treating pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and infection of the pleura/empyema.
Miss Al-Sahaf has received several awards and recognitions for her outstanding contributions to the field of thoracic surgery. In 2018, she was awarded one of the first national training fellowships in Robotic Thoracic Surgery at Guy’s and St Thomas’s Hospital. She became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Cardiothoracic Surgery in 2019.
Miss Al-Sahaf is the Lead for Training and Enhanced Recovery after Thoracic Surgery, demonstrating her dedication to both patient care and the professional development of her colleagues. She is a member of several professional organisations, including the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland (SCTS), and International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC).
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General Medical Council
No. 7025525
National University of Ireland
Medicine
Graduated 2004
MB BCh 2004 National University of Ireland
FRCS(C-Th)
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Miss May Al-Sahaf is professional, caring, confident, and reassuring in her patient interactions. She gives clear, detailed explanations for various thoracic procedures, including lobectomy and VATS. Many patients praise her exceptional surgical skill and thorough aftercare, noting her daily hospital visits. Her practice focuses on lung surgery, including operations for lung cancer.
I was told what was going to happen and why. Everything my surgeon told me occurred exactly as she explained. Any worries I had were allayed by her. I felt I was in the hands of a caring and remarkably skilled surgeon.
I had a lung surgery from miss may, where she made me feel comfortable and safe
Miss mays professionalism and dedication to her patients is 2nd to none. Throughout my sons hospital stay she has gone above and beyond on a daily basis to ensure my son received the best care possible under her leadership., while attending in person all hours of the day and night. She provided light, support and understanding during a dark period for us. No amount of thank yous will ever show how grateful I am to her , but it's a good place to start. From the bottom of my heart, thank you miss may for all you have done and continue to do . You truly are a wonderful person and without a doubt my hero.
Meeting Miss May initially was memorable and immediately my husband ad I both felt confident with her assessment of my condition. She is direct and provides confidence
As a busy professional and a parent, I found the experience very thorough and of high standard. Ms Al-Sahaf was a brilliant surgeon who was caring and pragmatic with the whole case from diagnosis, tests, surgery and aftercare.
I was an in-patient for several nights following an operation relating to secondary cancer in the lung carried out by Miss Al Sahaf
Miss Al-Saha was extremely professional, considerate and inspired great confidence, I feel very fortunate to have been treated by such an outstanding surgeon.
When I visited Miss Al Sahaf, I was very scared and nervous about my health. However, she was extremely professional; she calmed me down, explained everything about my case, detailed my surgery, and found a way to speed up the process - and she did. She has followed my case closely the entire time, as well as my recovery, and when I had a small setback during the healing process, she became fully involved until I was stable and well again. I am still in the recovery process, but I’ve already noticed how much my health has improved. I owe everything to Miss Al Sahaf. She has given me a new life
She made the visit feel really personalised and supportive.
Was Lovley, and amazing. Miss Al-Sahaf is beautiful in every way. She is very kind and caring and very professional and knowledgeable in her field. She made me comfortable and reassured at all times :)
May is a highly skilled surgeon and an excellent colleague. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to friends and family,
31 Jul 2025
Mr Damian Balmforth
Cardiothoracic SurgeonMiss Al-Sahaf is a well respected Chest Surgeon with a wealth of knowledge and a reputation for providing great service to her patients
23 Jul 2025
Dr. Syed Hassan
Respiratory DoctorFantastic and very skilled surgeon who is very responsive and sees patients quickly. Very patient centered and loved by her patients!
14 Jul 2025
Dr. Rudy Sinharay
Respiratory DoctorWe are core members of the same Lung MDT.
05 Aug 2024
Dr Waleed Mohammed
OncologistWhat are Miss May Al-Sahaf's reviews like?
Miss May Al-Sahaf's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 95 reviews.
What languages does Miss May Al-Sahaf speak?
Miss May Al-Sahaf speaks English and Arabic
Where is Miss May Al-Sahaf located?
Miss May Al-Sahaf primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital, located at 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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