Mr Javed Sultan

Consultant Oesophago-Gastric, bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon

Mr Sultan has been extensively trained in all aspects of general and upper gastrointestinal surgery specifically hernia, cholecystectomy, anti-reflux surgery, gastrectomy, oesophagectomy, weight loss surgery (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric band, intra-gastric balloon), diagnostic endoscopy and therapeutic endoscopy.

Mr Sultan worked at the Royal Surrey County Hospital for 5 years, as a Consultant Oesophago-Gastric and Laparoscopic Surgeon, which offered a specialist oesophago-gastric cancer service and received complex tertiary referrals from other hospitals around the UK. Mr Sultan also performed weight loss surgery at St George’s Hospital. In June 2018, he relocated to the Salford Royal Hospital, in Greater Manchester, to continue his passion of oesophago-gastric cancer and weight loss surgery. An excellent career opportunity arose due to the recent merging of services in Manchester, making Salford the largest oesophago-gastric centre in the UK, serving a population of 3.2 million. Mr Sultan wishes to develop enhanced recovery, prehabilitation and weight loss surgery further.

Mr Sultan’s aim is to deliver high quality care and a personalised service. He is a reliable, approachable, dedicated, conscientious, trust-worthy and a multi-faceted surgeon whose aim is to deliver high quality care. Patient centred care is his priority.

Chris Slater BSc. (Hons)

Senior Dietician

Chris qualified as a state registered dietitian in 2006 after completing a BSc (Hons) Dietetics course at Coventry University. He went on to work at 3 NHS hospitals in Greater Manchester, and 2 Private Hospitals. Chris is now the lead dietitian in the obesity service at Salford Royal Hospital and continues to practice privately.

Through out his career, Chris has had the opportunity to work in several specialities including General Medicine, Stroke Rehab, Intestinal Failure, Diabetes, Obesity and Bariatric Surgery. He therefore has experience of working with a large range of patients, from the pre surgical and new post op patient to the patient requiring intensive care, stoma management, parenteral and enteral nutrition and advice for a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions.

Chris’ main interest is in the management of obesity and its associated co-morbidities, especially diabetes. He has a keen interest in bariatric surgery and the support required before and after surgery to make it successful. He uses his wide and unique experience to recognize the individual requirements of each patient, to develop suitable care plans and then use techniques such as motivational interviewing to encourage long term behaviour change.

Sr Jodi Ellison BSc. (Hons)

Senior Nurse Specialist

Jodi is a senior nurse specialist specialising in all aspects of bariatric surgery with over 5 years experience. She has 10 years experience in Surgical high dependency for post operative care.

She works as part of the Specialist Bariatric Service at the Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and provides support to patients at the Oaklands and the Medical Imaging Partnership. Jodie is highly experienced at providing individualised, practical, easy to follow information and support for her patients and believes that this is the key to a successful outcome. She is passionate about providing a supportive role for people making health and life style choices for their future. Jodi has a nature which is compassionate and understanding with the knowledge and foresight to guide you.