Mr Haris Bilal — Consultant Cardiac & Aortovascular Surgeon, Manchester
Mr Haris Bilal is a Consultant Cardiac & Aortovascular Surgeon practising privately at The Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle (Circle Health Group) — one of the UK’s leading private hospitals in Greater Manchester. With over two decades of surgical experience, Professor Bilal offers world-class care for patients requiring complex cardiac and aortic surgery.
He has performed over 3,500 cardiothoracic procedures and is recognised as one of the UK’s foremost experts in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB) — beating heart surgery without a heart-lung machine — as well as aortic valve replacement and complex aortic reconstruction.
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB)
Professor Bilal is one of the UK’s leading practitioners of OPCAB — bypass surgery performed on a beating heart, without a heart-lung machine. This advanced technique reduces stroke risk, kidney injury and cognitive complications compared to conventional bypass, and is particularly beneficial for high-risk and elderly patients. Professor Bilal has an outstanding track record in this technically demanding procedure.
Your Specialist Cardiac Surgeon
Professor Bilal holds the highest surgical qualifications: FRCS (Cardiothoracic Surgery), FRCS (England) and CCT in Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is a Consultant Cardiac & Aortovascular Surgeon at Wythenshawe Hospital and sees private patients at The Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle — offering expert care in complex aortic surgery, aortic valve replacement and OPCAB.
Mr Bilal’s Quality Commitment

Highest Medical Standards

Patient-First Philosophy

Health & Safety

Honesty & Integrity
Mr Bilal always treats patients kindly, fairly and with the utmost respect, openly discussing all risks beforehand.
Mr Haris Bilal — Consultant Cardiac Surgeon: Key Facts
Mr Haris Bilal (GMC: 6099464) is a Consultant Cardiac & Aortovascular Surgeon based in Manchester, UK. He holds NHS appointments at Wythenshawe Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and sees private patients at The Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle, SK8 2PX.
- Specialties: Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB), Aortic Valve Replacement, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair, TAVI
- Qualifications: MBBS • FRCS (C Th) • FRCS • CCT
- Academic roles: Visiting Professor at Manchester Metropolitan University; Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester
- Professional memberships: SCTS, EACTS, AATS, ISMICS
- Experience: Over 3,500 cardiothoracic procedures performed
- Private consultations: The Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle — self-pay and all major UK insurers accepted
- Initial consultation fee: £250
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