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
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- 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.
- Thank you for the incredibly smooth endoscopy. I felt like I was in very experienced hands, and the whole procedure was entirely free of pain and discomfort. Dr. Loganayagam is undeniably an expert endoscopist.
- He is very kind and remarkably understanding. He took the time to explain both my procedures and my results in a deeply sensitive and highly reassuring manner. Furthermore, my colonoscopy was entirely painless.
- Dr. Loganayagam was incredibly excellent throughout the whole process. He put me entirely at ease straightaway, maintaining a kind and deeply considerate demeanour throughout our interactions. He patiently explained everything that was happening, completely ensuring that nothing ever felt rushed. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
- Dr. Loganayagam is both professional and incredibly friendly. He has a way of always putting me at ease during appointments, which I truly appreciate. His advice is comprehensive and explained in a way that is easy to understand. I highly recommend him.
- Quietly competent, inspired confidence and delivered excellence. Outstanding gastroentrologist and endoscopist.