Gastroenterologists in London

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Professor Paul Ciclitira is considered one of London's best and most experienced gastroenterologists. With more than 30 years' experience, he has acquired an international reputation through the attainment of numerous awards from organisations such as the European Society of Gastroenterologists. He treats various gastroenterological and hepatological complaints, including coeliac disease, peptic ulcer, hiatus hernia and irritable bowel syndrome. He has been dedicated to research and teaching throughout his career, currently running a research unit at the Rayne Institute and holding the position of Professor of Gastroenterology at Kings College. He practices at London Bridge Hospital, Lister Hospital, and other highly-regarded institutions. He also serves as an expert witness in high court.

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Dr Edward Despott is a London-based consultant gastroenterologist, gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopist and trust-wide clinical lead at the Royal Free Unit for Endoscopy, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. He serves as an honorary senior lecturer at the University College London Institute for Liver and Digestive Health (Royal Free Campus). His specialist interests include device-assisted enteroscopy (double-balloon enteroscopy in particular), capsule endoscopy, therapeutic colonoscopy (especially complex polypectomy, including endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)) and transnasal upper GI endoscopy. He is also interested in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and endoscopic management of IBD-related complications (such as dilatation of small bowel and colonic strictures). Dr Despott underwent specialist and sub-specialist GI and advanced GI endoscopy training in the North East Thames training rotation of the London Deanery School of Medicine, at the Wolfson Unit for Endoscopy, St Mark’s Hospital, and in Japan. He has received several national and international scholarships and bursaries relating to advanced GI endoscopy and has also been awarded MD(Res) (Imperial College London) for his thesis on research in this field. Dr Despott has an on-going interest in academic GI endoscopy, authoring numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and reviews and is a referee for several international GI endoscopy journals of high impact. He is also regularly invited as a speaker, live endoscopy demonstrator and hands-on trainer at national and international conferences and meetings and is a member of numerous international endoscopy guideline and education committees. He is the co-organiser of the internationally renowned Royal Free Advanced Endoscopy Masterclass, which attracts experts from around the world as a major educational event.   

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Professor Ailsa Hart is an internationally-renowned leading consultant gastroenterologist in London with over 20 years experience. Having trained in medicine at Oxford University, being awarded a First Class Honours Degree, she completed her PhD at Imperial College in London in 2005. She received further clinical training in gastroenterology at the renowned  St Mark's Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust and University College Hospital, as well as the Academic Medical Centre in Amsterdam. At the forefront of her field, she is Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, a member of the British Society of Gastroenterology, particularly contributing to the Clinical Research Group, and on the Governing Board of the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation, to name a few. She has been awarded numerous prizes for her outstanding work in medicine. Prolific in all aspects of gastroenterology, she takes a special clinical interest in inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis). She works closely with the national charity for inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's and Colitis UK) and is the UK Lead for Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement in gastroenterology. She has written two books, publishes extensively in renowned peer-reviewed journals (with over 130 publications) and is Associate Editor of the well-respected journal Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. She lectures extensively sharing best practice principles around the world and also featured on the BBC documentary “Guts: the strange and mysterious world of the human stomach” on 12th July 2012, presenting research data on faecal transplantation for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.  

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Dr Matthew Banks is a leading gastroenterologist based at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) where he leads a world-renowned team. He works privately in Harley Street, the London Clinic and other prominent institutions in the capital. Dr Banks is dedicated to education and training, holding the position of senior lecturer at The National Medical Laser Centre, University College London. Dr Banks co-hosts the largest live endoscopy conference in London and frequently runs endoscopy courses for consultants to refine their own skills.  He is the editor of ‘Endoscopy in the Cancer Patient’ and section editor for F1000. He has published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. Dr Banks is the Secretary for the British Society of Gastroenterology Endoscopy Section, where he sits on the endoscopy committee and research committee. Having undergone training fellowships in Sydney and Japan, Dr Banks now undertakes Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) for early cancers and Per-oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for achalasia.

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Professor Qasim Aziz is a pioneering London-based gastroenterologist. He has made many discoveries during his career, most recently he demonstrated an association between the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and gastrointestinal symptoms in functional gastrointestinal disorders. He has been awarded the prestigious British Society of Gastroenterology Research Gold Medal, the American Gastroenterology Association, Janssen Award for Basic and Clinical Research and many other prestigious awards. He has published numerous peer-reviewed journals and forms an integral part of myriad professional bodies.

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Dr Stuart Bloom is a gastroenterologist based in London. He is an expert in inflammatory bowel disease, as well as the management of irritable bowel syndrome and food intolerance. He leads the inflammatory bowel disease clinic at University College London Hospitals, where he has worked as a consultant since 1996. Dr Bloom is the senior author on the current British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) guidelines for managing Colitis and Crohn’s disease, published in 2010. He was chair of the UK clinical research network in Gastroenterology from 2008-2013. He is currently chair of the UK IBD registry. Dr Stuart Bloom is also an accredited bowel cancer screening colonoscopist, with a low rate of complications during colonoscopies. He has been recognised for his expertise and contributions to medicine in his field (The Leslie Parrott Prize from the National Association of Crohn’s and Colitis (1994), the President's medal from the British Society of Gastroenterology (2013)).

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Dr Christos Toumpanakis is one of London's leading gastroenterologists practising at the Royal Free Hospital London. He is also an Honorary Senior Lecturer at University College London (UCL) and has won the 'Top-Teacher of the Year' Award on five different occasions. His sub-specialty is neuroendocrine tumours and he is considered to be one of the international experts in the field.  He also specialises in coeliac disease, dyspepsia, gastro-oesophageal reflux, bowel disease including inflammatory (IBD), gastrointestinal endoscopy as well as gastro-intestinal problems of patients with congenital immuno-deficiencies. He has lectured at several international conferences and has published numerous papers and reviews. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS), co-editor of ENETS CME program, co-author of ENETS & UK & Ireland NET Guidelines, as well as member of the Advisory Board of the UK NET patients’ foundation. He leads a NET Clinical Research Group and his main research interests include novel biomarkers and molecular imaging in NETs, mesenteric fibrosis, and carcinoid heart disease.

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Dr Devinder Bansi is one of London's leading and most experienced gastroenterologists. Practising at the Clementine Churchill Hospital, the London Clinic and other reputable institutions in the capital, he specialises in endoscopy, abdominal pain, bowel problems, cancer screening, liver disease and heartburn. Dr Bansi has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and forms an integral part of many research committees and societies, such as the Hammersmith Hospitals Research Committee, the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG), the British Association for the Study of Liver Disease (BASL) and the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA).  

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Dr Adam Haycock is one of London’s top consultant gastroenterologists, specialising in endoscopy and colonoscopy, acid reflux and Barrett’s oesophagus, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. After graduating from St Mary’s Hospital he completed his specialist training in the North-West Thames region, completing an MD in endoscopy research and going on to become a highly skilled in all aspects of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders. Interested in cutting-edge technology, Dr Haycock has contributed to the development of new techniques including the use of virtual reality simulation in colonoscopy. Work from his research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and he has been an invited guest speaker both at home and abroad.   Dr Haycock is also committed to education and is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His research interest is in improving the safety and quality of endoscopy and endoscopic training. Well regarded in his field by his peers, he can provide the very highest level of care and quality of treatment to his patients.  Dr Haycock has been the Chair of the UK Federation of Endoscopy Training Centres and is a member of the British Society of Gastroenterology. 

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Dr Gavin Johnson is a leading London consultant gastroenterologist and expert in medical education with over 20 years' experience in his field. He has an interest in general gastroenterology with an expert interest in interventional endoscopy, and conditions including irritable bowel syndrome, acute and chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, biliary disease, and gallstones. Dr Johnson has a strong background in medical education, and is the academic lead for year 4 of UCL Medical School and is the Director of Undergraduate Education at UCL Hospitals. He is a former editor-in-chief of United European Gastroenterology eLearning. Dr Johnson has published a range of peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, focusing on both gastroenterology and medical education. He is committed to education, organising regular gastroenterology and endoscopy courses.  Dr Johnson sits on the training committee for the UK Joint Advisory Group of Endoscopy and is leading on setting the UK standards for the certification process for ERCP and EUS.

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