Reviews
Mr Bittar presented a courteous and caring manner, explaining the forthcoming procedure in an uncomplicated manner. After the procedure he was prompt and communicative, showing a genuine and individual interest in my recovery.
I found Mr Bittar helpful, informative and very caring. He visited me twice after surgery whilst I was on the ward and was genuinely interested in how I was feeling.
The care I received was excellent and I would like to thank both him and his team and nursing support at the hospital.
Phillip Heaton
I had great care, all details of my operation were explained very carefully which put me at ease. Also follow up meetings after treatment
Could not have had better care
Mr. Bittar was very helpful and professional and explained everything to me.
He put me at ease and his follow up care was exemplary.
I am very happy with my treatment under the care of Mr Bittar. He took time to explain everything carefully so that I understood fully. After my operation he came to see me every day and nothing seemed too much trouble for him. All my questions were answered and I felt that I was in very competent hands. He did a most wonderful job, performing keyhole surgery to remove a lobe of my lung. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Profile
I am a cardiothoracic surgeon, my practice is mixed. In cardiac surgery I have a special interest in aortic surgery, minimally invasive aortic surgery, I also perform the general cardiac operations ( CABG, OPCAB and valve surgery). In thoracic surgery, I deal with chest wall, lung, pleural and mediastinal surgical diseases. I have special interest in the minimally invasive approach (video assisted thoracoscopic procedures-VATS lobectomy) and fractured ribs fixation.
I am interested in research; my qualification is a Medical Doctorate M.D. from Manchester University in 2007. My thesis was based on inflammatory response to the use of cardiopulmonary bypass in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. This response was linked to certain genotypes of a certain polymorphisms.
My current affiliation is with the University of Salford, I am collaborating with researchers studying the myocardial cell dysfunction, the inflammatory response and its effect on the conduits that used in cardiac surgery.Recently I was appointed as a professor (Hon)@ the University of Salford.