Mr Mustansir Alibhai

Mr Mustansir Alibhai

BDS, MFDS, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(OMFS)
Consultant Oral, Maxillofacial and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Introduction

Mr Mustansir Alibhai is a compassionate, highly skilled Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with outstanding expertise and communication skills. He aims to explain diagnosis and treatment options fully as well as dealing with any questions that may arise. His wide training has developed both his generic and specialist surgical skills to a high level and the opportunity to work within diverse teams has honed his interpersonal skills. He puts a high value on teamwork and effective communication, particularly when working within multidisciplinary teams. With qualifications in both medicine and dentistry, he is experienced in both maxillofacial and dentoalveolar, oncology and deformity surgery and has a particular interest in head and neck cancer surgery and reconstruction. He is currently a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial/Head and Neck Surgeon at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

Specialist interests

Cancers of the face, mouth, jaws and neck
Microsurgical facial reconstruction including free tissue transfer
Jaw tumours and reconstruction
Salivary gland tumours and stones
Facial trauma
Cancers of the face, mouth, jaws and neck
Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
Head & Neck Surgery
Oral and dentoalveolar surgery – wisdom teeth and jaw cysts
Oral Medicine
Oral Surgery
Temperomandibular joint pain

About Mr Mustansir Alibhai

Mr Mustansir Alibhai gained a dentistry degree (BDS) from the University of Liverpool in 2001 before achieving his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree with distinctions in clinical sciences and medicine, in 2008 from King’s College London. He entered the Royal College of Surgeons of England as a member (MRCS) in 2010 before becoming a fellow FRCS (OMFS) in 2015. He is also a member of the college’s Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS).

Following completion of his higher surgical training in London, Mr Alibhai completed a sought-after Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Fellowship, at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Grinstead, in 2016, which proved to be an invaluable experience, particularly in terms of mastering specialist techniques such as perforator dissection and microvascular reconstruction.

His time spent at Great Ormond Street Hospital, beginning in 2016 as a locum consultant, helped him to understand the challenges of dentoalveolar, oncology and deformity surgery within the paediatric population. After holding locum consultant roles at Bart’s Health and University College London Hospitals NHS trusts, he was appointed substantive consultant at the latter in 2017, becoming associate clinical lead for head and neck surgery in 2019. He was appointed Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)/Head and Neck Surgery at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust In 2020.

His main areas of interest include: cancers of the face, mouth, jaws and neck; microsurgical facial reconstruction; facial trauma; jaw tumours and reconstruction; benign oral lesions; salivary gland tumours and stones; temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, and oral and dentoalveolar surgery.His naturally empathetic personality, vast experience and expertise mean that Mr Alibhai has excelled in a number of teaching roles, including Assigned Education Supervisor and Educational Lead in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at University College London Hospitals NHS Trust from 2019-20 and Clinical Supervisor to London Deanery specialist registrars between 2017 and 2020. He is currently Assigned Educational Supervisor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Guy’s Hospital.

He was honoured with a richly deserved award in 2019 at UCLH for his outstanding care, voted for by his patients. In his spare time, Mr Alibhai enjoys swimming and keeping fit, which he enjoys as a welcome balance to his work life in which he strives to offer every patient the highest standards in head and neck oncology surgery and reconstruction.

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Professional background

Mr Mustansir Alibhai

BDS, MFDS, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(OMFS)
Consultant Oral, Maxillofacial and Head & Neck Surgeon

Publications and presentations

Publications

  1. Alibhai M., Perera E., Perry M. (2020) Complications in Craniofacial Trauma: An Overview of Some Common Problems. In: Perry M., Holmes S. (eds) Atlas of Operative Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery. Springer, London.
  2. Technical note: use of cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive to prevent a saliva leak post neck dissection. Alibhai MK, Amin M. DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2016.08.008
  3. Lipoma of the parotid gland after trauma: a case report and review. Rehal SS, Alibhai M, Perera E. DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2016.06.003
  4. Post-traumatic Lipoma of the Parotid gland. Rehal SS, Alibhai M, Perera E. J SurgCase Rep. 2016 Apr 22(4) doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjw041
  5. Tetracycline: a cure all? Kennedy R, Alibhai M, Shakib K. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2014 Apr; 52(4):382-3
  6. Is there any benefit in surgery for potentially malignant disorders of the oral cavity? Balasundaram I, Payne KF, Al-Hadad I, Alibhai M et al. J Oral Pathol Med. 2014 Apr; 43(4):239-44
  7. Facial pyoderma gangrenosum: A case report. Alibhai MK, Imam, N, Kansal M et al. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology 04/2014; DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoms.2013.12.002
  8. Does pre-operative echocardiography delay hip fracture surgery? Alibhai M, Sharma A, Alibhai MK, Fawdington R, Moreau AP. Indian J Anaaesth 2013 Jul-Aug; 57(4):408-10
  9. Is there a therapeutic role for cranioplasty? Alibhai MK, Balasundaram I, Bridle C, Holmes SB. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2013 May; 42(5):559-61
  10. Cutaneous sinuses of dental origin. Alibhai M, Balasundaram I, Bridle C. J. Surg. Case Rep. 2012 (8): 6
  11. Rehab interventions and their effect on quality of life in patients following major head and neck cancer surgery: Part 1. Balasundaram I, Alibhai M, Thomas S, Bhandari R. Face Mouth Jaw Surg 2012;2(2):10-17
  12. Rehab interventions and their effect on quality of life in patients following major head and neck cancer surgery: Part 2. Balasundaram I, Alibhai M, Thomas S, Bhandari R. Face Mouth Jaw Surg 2012;2(2):18-22
  13. An overview of surgical sealants. L Cheng, M Alibhai. HHE 2012, 259-62
  14. Common Benign & Malignant Skin Lesions Of The Head And Neck. L Cheng, M Alibhai, L Pozo-Garcia. Foundation Years Journal 2012;6(3), 65–72
  15. Oral Cancers – Epidemiology & Management. M Alibhai, R Bhandari, L Cheng. Foundation Years Journal 2012;6(3), 52–59
  16. An alternative outcome to a guardsman fracture. I. Balasundaram, M. Alibhai, S Thomas, M. Millwaters. BJOMS 2012;50: 188–189
  17. An unusual mandibular fracture. Alibhai MK, Stagnell S, Millwaters M. BJOMS 2011;49: 332-333
  18. A simple technique of regional anesthesia to reduce opioid requirements postoperatively in laparoscopic incisional hernia repairs. Ahmed M, Alibhai M, Pattar J, Duffield RG. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2011 Apr; 21(2):e70-1
  19. Use of omental pedicles in mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Alibhai MK, Samee A, Ahmed M, Duffield R. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2011; 2(6): 131–133
  20. Torsion of the gallbladder. Ahmed M, Alibhai M, Samee A. BMJ Case Rep 2011; doi: 10.1136/bcr.06.2010.3116
  21. Appendicitis in a duplex appendix mimicking intussusception. Samee A, Alibhai M, Ameer N et al. BMJ Case Reports 2010; doi:10.1136/bcr.12.2009.2516

Posters and Presentations

  1. UK survey of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Management. BANHO 2017
  2. Management of the contralateral neck in oral cavity SCC. BAOMS 2017
  3. ERPHN – an early experience. BAOMS 2017
  4. Trainee perspectives of the MSAP free flap. BAOMS 2017
  5. The maxillofacial considerations for patients with cerebrocostomandibular syndrome. Craniofacial conference 2017
  6. Speech and swallowing outcomes in head and neck cancer patients. BAHNO 2016
  7. The impact of tracheostomy, site of resection and type of reconstruction on length       of stay in head and neck cancer patients BAOMS 2016
  8. Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Surgery in a Regional Maxillofacial Unit BAOMS 2016
  9. Treatment of hemimandibular hyperplasia with an extended sagittal split osteotomy and a levelling genioplasty ICOMS 2015
  10. Effect of psychological distress in family members on quality of life of patients with head and neck cancer – a prospective study. NCIN cancer outcomes conference 2015
  11. Psychological distress in cancer patients and their families. National facial, oral and oculoplastic research centre NFORC London 2014
  12. Quality of life and levels of psychological distress in newly diagnosed head and neck cancer patients and their partners. EACMFS 2014
  13. Recurrent ameloblastoma of the temporal and infratemporal fossa BAOMS 2014
  14. Use of US guided Botox in accessory nerve neuralgia BAOMS 2014
  15. Audit of TMJD referral letters to an OMFS department BAOS 2014
  16. Facial pyoderma gangrenosum BAOMS 2013
  17. A review of Thyroid PET Incidentalomas BAOMS 2013
  18. A local review of thyroid and parathyroid surgery BAOMS 2013
  19. Automobile airbag induced maxillofacial injuries. EACMFS 2012
  20. A local 6-year retrospective review of maxillofacial injuries from domestic violence, have we got it right? BAOMS 2012
  21. A review of 139 fractures of the orbit: location and associated midface fractures. BAOMS 2012
  22. Staging accuracy in oral cavity and oropharyngeal tumours with 1.5 and 3 Tesla MRI: radiological and pathological correlation BAOMS 2012
  23. Routine intra operative frozen sections: are they a valuable tool? A retrospective analysis BAHNO 2012
  24. A simple technique of regional anaesthesia to reduce opioid requirements postoperatively in laparoscopic incisional hernia repairs ALSGBI 2011
  25. 3 Tesla MRI in head and neck malignancy BAHNO 2011
  26. KTP laser for trismus induced by paediatric oral submucous fibrosis BAOMS 2011
  27. Retrosternal thyroidectomy, a local survey BAOMS 2011

Teaching and academia

Assigned Education Supervisor and Educational lead OMFS UCLH, September 2019 – November 2020

Clinical Supervisor to London Deanery SpRs August 2017- November 2020

OMFS department teaching lead Oct 2012 – Oct 2013 Barnet and Chase Farm NHS Trust

OMFS department teaching lead Oct 2011 – April 2012 Bart’s Health NHS Trust

Part-time clinical teacher in Oral Surgery King’s Dental School, February 2007 – July 2007