Professional statement
Dr Derek Chan is a highly esteemed consultant gastroenterologist with a wealth of experience in his field, particularly in function bowel disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). He is also expert in the management of reflux, change in bowel habits and abdominal pain.
Dr Chan completed his undergraduate studies at St Bartholomew's and The Royal London Hospital Medical School, graduating in 2003. Following this, he undertook his postgraduate training within the South West Thames area, spending numerous years conducting research at St George's Hospital, London. This research investigated the role of diet and gut bacteria on inflammatory bowel disease. Dr Chan continues to be active in research while also seeing private patients at Spire St. Anthony’s Hospital and Ramsay Ashtead Hospital.
Dr Chan is also a respected educator involved in the teaching of many junior doctors and holds the position of gastroenterology training lead at St Helier Hospital. His expert knowledge has featured in articles on bowel health in publications including The Mail on Sunday and Women’s Health. He prides himself on providing second-to-none patient care, as recognised by his recent Certificate of Excellence award from IWantGreatCare.
Clinics
Spire St Anthony's Hospital
Sutton, Spire St Anthony's Hospital, 801 London Rd, Worcester Park, UK, SM3 9DWMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 23 years of experience
- Consultant Gastroenterologist and General (Internal) Medicine, Spire St Anthony's Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Change in bowel habit
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Physicians
- British Society of Gastroenterology
Education
- BSc, Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine (2000)
- MB BS, St Bartholomew's & The Royal London School of Medicine (2003)
Teaching posts
- Regularly teaches junior doctors and undergraduate medical students.
- Gastroenterology Training Lead at St Helier Hospital
Publications and conferences
- Faecal calprotectin: factors affecting levels and its potential role as a surrogate marker for risk of development of Crohn’s Disease - BMC gastroenterology. 2016 Oct 7;16(1):126.
- Treatment of Crohn’s Disease with an IgG4-Guided Exclusion Diet: A Randomized Controlled Trial - Digestive diseases and sciences. 2016 Apr 1;61(4):1148-57.
Prizes and awards
- Certificate of Excellence award, I Want Great Care
- Wynne Davies Junior Doctors’ Prize Award, The Alexandra Hospital, Worcestershire (2004)
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
- Treatment of the doctor
- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- The service was very smooth with no issues, Dr Derek Chan was very polite and welcoming.
- Good
- Good experience all round
- Dr Chan provides an excellent service. His treated me like a fellow adult, provided clear explanations and I always felt confident in his professional ability.
- Dr Chan immediately put me at my ease. He has an empathetic manner and explains things very clearly. I always felt very comfortable in his care.
- 5stars. Fantastic Dr; kind, patient, thorough, professional and very approachable.
- I was seen on time and all the staff were helpful and still wearing masks.
- Excellent Doctor made me feel completely at ease and explained everything Would highly recommend
- Dr Chan was absolutely fantastic. He is excellent, professional and very kind - would recommend without hesitation