Gastroenterologists in London

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Dr Lisa Das is a prestigious consultant gastroenterologist operating in London. After completing her undergraduate training at the reputable Guy's Hospital Medical School, she headed overseas to Boston, USA where she completed her medical residency before undertaking her subspecialty training in gastroenterology at Columbia University, New York. Her wealth of experience includes diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (gastroscopy and colonoscopy), capsule endoscopy and general gastroenterology. Other specialties include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastrointestinal cancer screening (Bowel Cancer Accredited), obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, gastro-oesophageal reflux, gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, and abnormal liver functions. Dedicated to her field, her meticulous skill has earned her the honour of being the UK's first community gastroenterology consultant. She aims to deliver the highest quality care, putting her patients' minds at ease and offering a friendly approach every step of the way.  

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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 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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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 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 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 of 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 Simon Gabe is a leading London-based consultant gastroenterologist and co-chair of the Lennard Jones Intestinal Failure Unit, a specialist centre dedicated to managing and assessing patients with intestinal failure. His specialties include inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), clinical nutrition, and intestinal failure, while his clinical interests include parenteral nutrition and management of intestinal fistula. Dr Gabe also is the Co-Founder of the National Adult Small Intestinal Transplant Forum with Addenbrooke's Hospital, which helps to assess patients before registering them for transplant. He was appointed Senior Lecturer at St Mark's and Imperial College in 2000, which became an NHS appointment in 2005. Dr Gabe has numerous publications to his name and is the current President of BAPEN (British Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition), having previously acted as the Executive Officer, Chair, and Honorary Treasurer. 

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Dr John Paul Martin is a highly-experienced gastroenterologist based in London. He practises at Imperial College (ICL) and other reputable London clinics specialising in colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and diseases of the small intestine. He performs advanced polypectomy as well as teaching colonoscopy both within the  NHS Trust and also at national screening centres. He is a bowel cancer screening accredited colonoscopist and an examiner for BCSP colonoscopy accreditation. He forms an integral part of numerous other professional bodies and has been widely published in peer-reviewed journals.

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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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