Dr Derek Chan

Gastroenterologist in London & Surrey

BSc MBBS MRCP MRCP(UK)Gastro

GMC: 6076984

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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.

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Credentials

GMC: ‍6076984

Professional experience

• More than 20 years of experience
• Consultant Gastroenterologist and General (Internal) Medicine, Spire St Anthony's Hospital (present)
• Consultant Gastroenterologist and General (Internal) Medicine, Ramsay Ashtead Hospital (present)
• Consultant Gastroenterologist and General (Internal) Medicine, St Helier Hospital, Surrey (present)

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Sub-specialties

• Change in bowel habit
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
• Abdominal pain
• Functional bowel disorders

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Teaching posts

• Regularly teaches junior doctors and undergraduate medical students.
• Gastroenterology Training Lead at St Helier Hospital

Education

• BSc, Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine (2000)
• MB BS, St Bartholomew's & The Royal London School of Medicine (2003)
• MRCP, Royal College of Physicians (2009)
• MRCP (UK) Gastroenterology, Royal College of Physicians (2016)

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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.
• Differences in intestinal metaplasia in Barrett's oesophagus patients in an ethnically diverse South London population - Indian Journal of Gastroenterology. 2015 Sep 1;34(5):399-403.
• Comments on Measures of Obesity and Risk of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis - Inflammatory bowel diseases. 2015 Aug 1;21(8):E17-8.
• What is known about the mechanisms of dietary influences in Crohn’s Disease? - Nutrition. 2015 Oct 31;31(10):1195-203.
• New Barrett's oesophagus surveillance guidelines: significant cost savings over the next 10 years on implementation - Frontline Gastroenterology. 2014 Jun 30:flgastro-2014.
• Inflammatory bowel disease and exercise: results of a Crohn's and Colitis UK survey - Frontline Gastroenterology. 2013 Jul 31:flgastro-2013.
• Post Insertion Care of The CORFLO PEG - Guidelines - February 2011, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, Surrey
• You can read some of Dr Chan's academic publications on ResearchGate.

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Prizes and awards

• Certificate of Excellence award, I Want Great Care
• Wynne Davies Junior Doctors’ Prize Award, The Alexandra Hospital, Worcestershire (2004)

Professional membership

• Royal College of Physicians
• British Society of Gastroenterology
• British Medical Association

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Languages spoken

English