Let us introduce you to our team

Dr. Obadah Ghannam graduated from Imperial College London, and is a practicing NHS GP who specialises in minor surgery and newborn male circumcisions. He has carried out circumcisions across the country and is now settled in Birmingham where he is the Clinical Director of the Midlands Circumcision Clinic. Dr. Ghannam previously received training in paediatric surgery, paediatric urology, general surgery, and colorectal surgery in specialist secondary and tertiary surgical centres across the Midlands. Since moving into primary care, he has specialised in minor surgery and circumcisions and he operates within the Midlands Circumcision Clinic on a regular basis. GMC number: 7419451

Dr Shafi Khan is a highly experienced doctor who has performed thousands of circumcision procedures over many years, earning the trust and confidence of parents and families throughout the community. He is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine, in a teaching hospital in West Yorkshire with extensive experience in trauma care, resuscitation, and the management of critically unwell patients.

In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr Khan is deeply committed to medical education, holding a senior leadership role in postgraduate training and serving as an examiner for the Royal College of Emergency Medicine. With his combination of clinical skill, teaching experience, and compassionate care, Dr Khan ensures every family receives safe, professional, and reassuring treatment.

Omar is a fully qualified Physician’s Associate and has gained wide-ranging clinical experiences in both NHS hospitals and GP surgeries. Prior to his role with the Midlands Circumcision Clinic, Omar worked at a number of Birmingham’s major hospital’s including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Royal Orthopaedics Hospital, Birmingham Women’s Hospital, and Birmingham Heartland’s Hospital. His experience includes training in orthopaedics surgery, general medicine, paediatrics and acute medicine. He has also received training and certification in assisting circumcision operations and regularly assists at the Midlands Circumcision Clinic. Omar is fluent in English and Urdu.

Shanaz Aftab is a dedicated and compassionate member of the team with over a decade of experience supporting patients and families. Before her work with the clinic, she worked extensively in domiciliary care, elderly support, and with individuals who have special educational needs. 

Alongside her healthcare role, Shanaz is multilingual – fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Mirpuri, and has previously provided professional interpretation services across hospitals, schools, and social services. She is also trained in phlebotomy and holds NVQ qualifications in Health and Social Care. Her warm, person-centred approach ensures that families feel supported with dignity, cultural sensitivity, and trust.

Yasar Arafat is an advanced circumcision practitioner who has performed over 5,000 successful circumcision operations over the span of a decade. Committed to excellence, he leads our aftercare team, and he is keen to make sure you get a personalised aftercare experience. He is ready to answer any question you may have, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition to his role at the clinic, Yasar has also worked for 22 years in a busy A&E department, where he holds the post of an NHS Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP). He routinely conducts minor operations on patients of all ages. This multifaceted experience uniquely positions him to deliver comprehensive care for your son’s well-being. Yasar is proficient in both English and Punjabi.

Nadia is a highly qualified Healthcare Assistant with a proven track record in assisting circumcision operations. Her expertise crosses many specialties, where she has previously worked in a cystoscopy clinic, a minor operation clinic, a coil and implant insertion clinic, and a biopsy clinic. She also works in the fast-paced environment of an NHS GP surgery, and regularly interacts with families from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. This diverse experience has given her a broad skillset that can help support you and your child during and after the operation. Nadia is fluent in English, Arabic, and Polish.

Dr. Farzana Maqbool graduated from Khyber Medical University Peshawar, Pakistan in 1999. She worked in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, General Medicine and Paediatrics, before then specialising in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. She has done the FCPS-1 from the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan and has performed numerous Minor Surgical Gynaecological procedures including assisting in Caesarean Sections for women at the time of birth. She has completed her MRCOG-1 and DRCOG from the Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynecologists UK. At the Clinic she works as both a care co-ordinator and a surgical assistant, and will talk you through the operation, and answer any questions you may have. Farzana is fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Pashto.