Dr Amit Chattree
Professional statement
Dr Amit Chatree is an exceptionally skilled and renowned consultant gastroenterologist, currently practising in Newcastle upon Tyne. He holds expertise in a wide range of gastroenterological issues, with a particular focus on inflammatory bowel disease, bowel cancer, general liver disease, coeliac disease, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal cancer (upper and lower GI cancers), small bowel conditions, diarrhoea, rectal bleeding, gastrointestinal polyps, bowel cancer screening and complex abdominal pain.
Dr Amit Chattree qualified from Bart’s and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry and undertook specialist gastroenterology training on the North East Thames Gastroenterology Training Programme. He worked at world-leading centres gaining valuable expertise in treating the most complex gastrointestinal conditions.
He undertook an advanced endoscopy fellowship at the University Hospital of North Tees and completed an MD Thesis at Durham University with numerous publications. Dr Chattree is the lead author of the British Society of Gastroenterology Guidelines for the management of large colorectal polyps and also developed the world’s first framework for the management of large polyps. He was awarded a British Society of Gastroenterology prize for his work in 2015.
Dr Chattree specialises in advanced therapeutic endoscopy with high-quality outcomes. He is an accredited endoscopist for the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and is a nationally recognised expert in small bowel endoscopy. He leads the small bowel department at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, the main tertiary referral centre for double-balloon enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy for the North East and Cumbria. He is also the Course Director for the renowned Lumley Castle European Capsule Endoscopy Course and a faculty member of the Sheffield Capsule Endoscopy Course.
He is a nationally and internationally renowned gastroenterologist. He is an invited speaker at national and international conferences and remains active in teaching and research internationally. He is a national assessor for small bowel endoscopy and is the Royal College of Physicians’s national lead for the small bowel capsule endoscopy certification pathway. He is also a faculty member of the prestigious international teaching academy IRCAD.
Dr Chattree sees a wide variety of gastroenterology and hepatology cases and is often asked to provide a second opinion for complex cases.
Clinics
Nuffield Health Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne, Clayton Rd, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1JP,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 20 years of experience
- Consultant Gastroenterologist, Nuffield Health Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital (July 2018-present)
Subspecialties
- Luminal gastroenterology
- Small bowel endoscopy (single and double balloon enteroscopy)
Professional memberships
- British Society of Gastroenterology
- American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Education
- Certificate of Completion of Training (Gastroenterology/General Internal Medicine), JRCPTB (Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board) (2017)
- MRCP (Gastro), Royal College of Physicians (2017)
Teaching posts
- JAG-certified endoscopy trainer- Regularly trains clinicians in upper and lower GI endoscopy, including consultant colleagues.
- Official educational supervisor and actively involved with clinical ward-based teaching sessions for medical students and junior colleagues.
Positions in organisations
- National Assessor for Small Bowel Endoscopy
- National Pathway Lead for Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy Certification, Royal College of Physicians
Publications and conferences
- Chattree A, Howat A, Green AT, Saravanan R. ‘A Rare Cause of Oesophageal Pigmentation’ BMJ Case Reports 2010; doi:10.1136/bcr.03.2010.2816
- Wright G, Chattree A, and Jalan R, “Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy,” International Journal of Hepatology, vol. 2011, Article ID 841407, 10 pages, 2011. doi:10.4061/2011/84140
Prizes and awards
- British Society of Gastroenterology Endoscopy Dragon’s Den Winner 2015
- 'Poster in the Spotlight' Award. United European Gastroenterology Week 2015
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- Very good Doctor, explained issues and treatment plans in a clear and helpful manner. Dr Chattree was very reassuring.
- None at all all excellent
- Dr Chattree was very professional and incredibly helpful during my appointment. He gave me great advice on moving forward, I would definitely recommend
- Dr Chattree was very thorough in his investigations and very reassuring during the processes. His bedside manner is excellent. I would certainly have no hesitation in recommending Dr Chattree.
- extremely personable, experienced and professional . I felt completely at ease. Full explanation given along every part of the Journey. Thank you so much Dr Chattree.
- Professional, friendly and thorough. Completely put my mind at ease and was so approachable. Would definitely recommend consultation if you have any problems or issues at all . Alison
- If you have to have a colonoscopy then I would not hesitate to consult dr Amit Chattree. I was impressed by the care, consideration and all round helpfulness.
- If you have to have a colonoscopy then I would not hesitate to consult dr Amit Chattree. I was impressed by the care, consideration and all round helpfulness.
- Very polite and friendly, always listens and makes decisions on what's best for the patient.