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Mr Shahid Farid

BSc(Hons) Med Sc, MBChB, MD, FRCS

General Surgeon

Live bookings available

22 years of experience

Leeds, LS26 9HG

(+3 more)

9 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Jonathan Dawson, Mr Jitesh Parmar

5

/5

(117 reviews)

Live bookings available

22 years of experience

Leeds, LS26 9HG

(+3 more)

9 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Jonathan Dawson, Mr Jitesh Parmar

Areas of expertise

Inguinal Hernia
36
Gallstone Surgery
27
Abdominal (Ventral) Hernia
18

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About Mr Shahid Farid

Mr Shahid Farid is a Consultant General and Liver Surgeon with extensive expertise in liver resection, transplantation, gallbladder surgery, and a wide range of general surgical procedures. Practising since 2003, he brings over two decades of experience in managing complex liver and biliary conditions, as well as providing specialised care for gallstone disease and hernia surgery.

Mr Farid works at several Spire locations, including Spire Leeds Hospital, Spire Methley Park Hospital, and Spire Harrogate Clinic, and the Leeds Nuffield Hospital offering his surgical expertise to patients across these facilities. In addition, he also works at St James's University Hospital, and is Director of Clarity Health Consultancy Ltd, contributing his skills and leadership in hepatobiliary surgery and transplantation.

He performs a high volume of gallbladder surgeries annually and provides a regional service for complex gallbladder cases in Yorkshire hospitals. His surgical repertoire includes liver resection (both open and laparoscopic), liver transplantation, abdominal and groin hernia surgery, and minor surgeries for lumps, bumps, and toenail conditions. Mr Farid also provides second opinions for complex liver and biliary diseases and acts as an expert witness for medical-legal cases.

In addition to his clinical practice, Mr Farid is actively involved in national initiatives to improve patient safety in gallbladder surgery. He also holds a leadership role as Clinical Lead for the National Organ Retrieval Service at Leeds and serves as a Councillor for Organ Retrieval at the British Transplant Society.

Mr Farid graduated from the universities of St Andrews and Manchester, completed surgical training in the East Midlands and Leeds, and has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers. He remains actively involved in academic research, focusing on biomarker discovery and innovative technologies in transplantation.

He is also a Co Director of the National Organ Retrieval Service Masterclass Training Group and an Examiner for the University of Leeds Medical School.


Subspecialties

  • Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery
  • Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Inguinal Hernia
36
Gallstone Surgery
27
Abdominal (Ventral) Hernia
18
Hernia
17
Gallstones
15
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
13
Inguinal Hernia Repair
9
Umbilical (Belly-Button) Hernia
7
Liver Cancer
4
Open Hernia Repair
4
Liver Disease
4
Liver Surgery
3
Umbilical Hernia Repair
3
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
2
Cirrhosis
2
Lumps and Bumps Removal
2
Polycystic Liver Disease
1
Fatty Liver Disease
1
Liver Resection
1
Liver Metastases
1
Incisional Hernia Repair
1
Robotic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
1
Video Consultation
Splenectomy
Skin Lesion Treatments
Spigelian Hernia
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Moles and Skin Tags)
Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter
No Mesh Hernia Repair
Lymphadenectomy
Liver Surgery (for Primary Liver Cancer)
Laparoscopy
Laparoscopic Bilateral Hernia Surgery
Secondary Liver Cancer
Inguinal Node Dissection
Liver Biopsy
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome
Cholestasis
Hepatobiliary Surgery
General Surgery
Jaundice
Excision of Lymph Nodes
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Adhesiolysis
Gallbladder Disease
Appendicectomy
Gallbladder Cancer
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Femoral Hernia
Biliary Stricture
Liver Surgery (for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer)
Biliary Cancer
Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
Liver Transplant
Bile Duct Diseases
Adhesions
Lipoma Removal
Abdominal Wall Defects
Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
Lipoma

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6077673


Education

University of Manchester

Medicine

Graduated 2003


Qualifications

  • FRCS (Transplant), General and Transplant Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2016
  • MD, Biliary Cancer; Biomarkers, University of Leeds, 2013
  • MRCS (Eng), Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2007
  • MBChB, Medicine, University of St Andrews, 2003
  • BSc (Hons) Medical Science, University of St Andrews, 2000

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi
  • Urdu

Insurers

  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Cigna
  • Vitality
  • WPA
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Healix Health Services
  • Bupa
  • Aetna
  • Bupa Global
  • Self-pay only

Fees

  • New appointment

    £195
  • Follow-up appointment

    £150
*May vary on location

Locations

Spire Methley Park Hospital

Spire Methley Park Hospital Methley Lane, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS26 9HG

4.90(920 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Spire Leeds Hospital

Jackson Avenue Roundhay, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS8 1NT

4.86(876 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital

2 Leighton Street, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS1 3EB

4.87(771 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Spire Healthcare Harrogate Clinic

Gardner House, Hornbeam Park Avenue, Harrogate, United Kingdom, HG2 8NA

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

Inguinal Hernia
36
Gallstone Surgery
27
Abdominal (Ventral) Hernia
18

Contact

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Shahid Farid provides clear, reassuring explanations to patients. He delivers excellent outcomes from inguinal hernia repair and gallbladder removal. Patients consistently note quick recovery and pain relief that improves daily life. Overall, patients report high satisfaction with his excellent care.

5
verified patient
15 Jun 2026

I’m so glad for Mr Farid and his team for the care i got. He was kind, considerate and always kept us in the loop.

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5
verified patient
14 Jun 2026

I found Mr Farid understanding, helpful and professional . He was prepared and happy to go much further than other Doctors l have recently visited, probably one of the most understanding and helpful Doctors l have visited.

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5
verified patient
11 Jun 2026

Excellent consultation and advice . Felt listened to and everything was explained to me thoroughly. Would definitely recommend.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
10 Jun 2026

My operation was a year ago for my hernia and I developed pain after 9 months. It was bad and I saw Mr Farid who examined me and listened to me and organised investigations. This was reassuring but he also injected the area of pain. I was unsure this would work but in so surprised how well it worked and now I am back to normal. So happy for this. Thank you.

5
verified patient
10 Jun 2026

Very happy with operation and my recovery.

5
verified patient
09 Jun 2026

He is responsible ٫ smart and attentive to details

5
verified patient
08 Jun 2026

For the past year my mum struggled not knowing what was wrong, endless hospital visits in the end we found her diagnosis only to find out she cant have her operation for various reasons. Mum almost gave up at that moment however, I was eager to get a second opinion, that’s when I met with Dr Farid 20mins consultation with him was well worth it, he was friendly, professional and reassuring, he took time out to listen to everything we had to say and answer any questions we had clearly. He is the best consultant I have ever come across I would highly recommend Dr Farid. We felt so ease with him and he supported us so much during the difficult time my mum was going through. Alhamdulilah my mums surgery went really well Dr Farid and his team performed a successful surgery, Dr Farid had given me his number from the day we met him if we had any questions he would answer promptly to me that shows the level of care, he is a genuine compassionate and caring person. My family and I will always be grateful to Dr Farid he is an extraordinary surgeon and a kind human being. I highly truly recommend Dr Farid to anyone out there.

5
verified patient
03 Jun 2026

Overall happy with consultation: I am reluctant to go undergo surgery and decision what to do. Mr Farid explained all my options and made me feel confident in pursuing a non operative approach and wait to see if symptoms warrant surgery. I have focussed on losing weight and lifestyle choices as recommended. This will improve my outcomes from surgery if I decide to do this. Thank you.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
03 Jun 2026

Really pleased with my operation. So happy with how quickly I healed. Thank you Mr Farid.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
03 Jun 2026

Very nice, clearly explained things. Good bedside manner. Felt listened to.

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Skill Endorsements

I know Mr Farid to be a highly skilled surgeon, deeply knowledgeable and compassionate and I would be very happy to send my friends and family to be treated by him

30 Apr 2026
Endorsed for
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
Transplant Surgery

Mr Jonathan Dawson

Mr Jonathan Dawson

Breast Surgeon
Is a colleague

Excellent colleague while training together, highly skilled surgeon.

01 Apr 2025
Endorsed for
Transplant Surgery
Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery

Mr Jitesh Parmar

Mr Jitesh Parmar

General Surgeon
We trained together
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FAQ

What are Mr Shahid Farid's reviews like?

Mr Shahid Farid's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 117 reviews.

What languages does Mr Shahid Farid speak?

Mr Shahid Farid speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu

Where is Mr Shahid Farid located?

Mr Shahid Farid primarily practices at Spire Methley Park Hospital, located at Spire Methley Park Hospital Methley Lane, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS26 9HG
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