Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
Professional statement
Dr Aathavan Loganayagam is a premier consultant gastroenterologist serving the south London community. His clinical practice is dedicated to providing rapid, accurate diagnoses and evidence-based treatment plans for a comprehensive range of digestive health conditions.
Dr Loganayagam specialises in the management of complex inflammatory bowel fisease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), acid reflux (GORD/GERD), and coeliac disease. He is a leading specialist for patients seeking relief from symptoms such as:
- Persistent abdominal pain and bloating
- Chronic indigestion and heartburn
- Diarrhoea, constipation, or rectal bleeding
- Unexplained changes in bowel habits
As a JAG accredited endoscopist, Dr Loganayagam maintains the highest national standards for procedural safety, quality, and patient comfort. He currently serves as the lead clinician for Endoscopy at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich (part of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust).
He offers expert diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including:
- Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy)
- Colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy (including advanced polypectomy)
- Video capsule endoscopy (Pill camera)
To ensure the best possible patient experience, Dr Loganayagam offers a personalized approach to procedures, providing a choice of local anaesthetic, conscious (mild) sedation, or deep sedation based on patient preference and clinical suitability.
Dr Loganayagam trained at the world-renowned Guy's, King's and St. Thomas' medical schools and completed his advanced specialty training within the south London gastroenterology programme.
His significant contributions to the field of personalised medicine and IBD research at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals have been recognised with multiple grants and the prestigious NHS Innovation London Award. This research background allows him to utilise the most modern, novel therapeutic agents for patients with complex gastrointestinal conditions.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr Loganayagam is a respected medical educator and examiner. He is deeply involved in:
- Training and examining: Mentoring medical students and post-graduate doctors.
- MRCP examinations: Contributing to the quality assurance of examinations for the Royal College of Physicians (UK).
- International standards: Writing for the European specialty examination in gastroenterology and hepatology.
Dr Loganayagam is an approachable consultant who believes that clear communication and empathy are the cornerstones of outstanding medical care. He is committed to ensuring every patient feels fully informed, listened to, and actively involved in all decisions regarding their digestive health journey.
Clinics
The Blackheath Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
East London, 40-42 Lee Terrace, Blackheath, London SE3 9UD,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 26 years of experience
- Lead Clinician for Endoscopy, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, Woolwich (present)
Subspecialties
- Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
Professional memberships
- Member of British Medical Association
- Member of British Society of Gastroenterology
Education
- Clinical Fellow in inflammatory bowel disease, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, London (2008)
- Clinical Fellow in endoscopy, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, London (2007)
Teaching posts
- Runs teaching sessions for GPs and patients
- Undertakes regular postgrauduate and undergraduate teaching in the areas of gastroenterology and endoscopy at Lewisham and Greeenwich NHS Trust
Positions in organisations
- Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) (2003)
- Member of the South East London Inflammatory Bowel Disease pathway development group (2015 - present)
Publications and conferences
- Numerous publications in peer reviewed journals on all aspects of gastroenterology.
- Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia is a rare association with primary biliary cirrhosis. Meade S, Kotha S, Gera A, Loganayagam A. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2016 Jun;77(6):370-1. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2016.77.6.370.
Prizes and awards
- Selected by the Gastro Scientific Committee for the best ten abstracts from a total of 2188 and awarded a travel grant to attend Gastro UEGW/WCOG, London (2009)
- Awarded the British Society of Gastroenterology Travelling Fellowship to attend the Annual Advanced Endoscopy Update Charleston, South Caroline, USA (2009)
Languages spoken
- English
- Tamil
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
- Treatment of the doctor
- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- I would thoroughly recommend Dr Loganayagam, as he is understanding and will take the time to provide a holistic approach. The advice, procedure, and overall guidance that Dr Loganayagam has given me have been life-changing, and I look forward to a far healthier life thanks to his expert knowledge and experience. I can’t thank Dr Loganayagam enough; he sorted my problems with ease through a very professional process, and I’m back to feeling like a million dollars. A big thank you from me.
- I had the immense pleasure to meet Dr. Loganayagam at Blackheath Hospital recently. He is an absolutely amazing, deeply reassuring, and undeniably one of the absolute kindest doctors I’ve ever seen. Thank you.
- After lifelong debilitating gastro issues that have significantly worsened recently, Dr Aathavan Loganayagam was the first healthcare professional who really listened and understood what I was saying. He made me feel heard and treated me with kindness and empathy. I believe he will be the one to finally help me recover and start living a normal life. He explained everything clearly and laid out an investigation/treatment plan that I was very happy with. I am extremely grateful for his help.
- Dr Loganayagam is an excellent consultant. He took the time to understand my symptoms and was very knowledgeable and thorough. He listened to all my concerns, and his reassuring, compassionate, polite, and respectful attitude gave me confidence and reassurance. He explained the procedure, diagnosis, and treatment in an understandable manner. The gastroscopy and colonoscopy were neither painful nor uncomfortable. I would highly recommend Dr Loganayagam.
- Dr Loganayagam is an excellent consultant. He always takes the time to clearly explain both the procedures and the results, which is very reassuring. My colonoscopy was completely painless, and the whole experience was handled with great care and professionalism. I’ve already recommended him to a friend, who was also very happy with his procedure. I would highly recommend him, again and again !
- Dr Loganayagam is an amazing consultant. In all the years of working with doctors professionally and seeing a doctor for personal reasons, his mannerism are unmatched. His explanations of a procedure is very reassuring and he is overall well mannered. His relaxed approach and funny sense of humour is unmatched, I would recommend him to everyone and anyone. Honestly, Dr Loganayagam is the best.
- Dr Loganayagam explained everything clearly to me with humour and understanding. I felt he really understood my condition and went through everything thoroughly.
- I saw Dr Loganayagam after he diagnosed me with microscopic colitis. Since following his recommendations my bowels are back to normal! My experience with him in clinic and during the colonoscopy was great. Thank you
- I had a highly positive experience with Dr Loganayagam. He welcomed me in a professional manner and made me feel at ease. He took the time to listen and explain my diagnosis and treatment in layman’s terms. Overall excellent!
- He is a truly brilliant specialist who is exceptionally compassionate, vastly knowledgeable, and highly efficient. Dr. Loganayagam was incredibly kind and deeply understanding regarding my complex bowel condition. His expert guidance has given me an incredible, newfound sense of hope that my health will finally be managed successfully.