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Under the microscope: the world of histopathology
Diagnosing an illness is not always a simple task. Sometimes, samples of the patient’s tis...
Professional statement
Dr Morgan Moorghen is a highly experienced consultant gastrointestinal histopathologist. After completing his undergraduate medical studies at the Universities of St Andrews and Manchester, he moved to Newcastle upon Tyne where he trained in histopathology and also began to develop a specialist research interest in gastrointestinal pathology and colorectal cancer. He is currently the lead gastrointestinal pathologist at St Mark’s hospital and also plays an active role in the teaching and research activities of the St Mark’s hospital academic institute. Dr Moorghen has published extensively and contributes widely to the postgradaute training of doctors.
In his day to day practice he examines biopsy material and excised surgical specimens from multiple sites in the alimentary tract in order to make an accurate diagnosis which would enable the surgeon and gastroenterologist to plan for appropriate treatment. Diseases which are of particular interest include Barrett’s oesophagus, gastric cancer, coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, colorectal cancer and rare tumours arising in the bowel. For some challenging cases the diagnosis is based on more sophisticated tests such as immunohistochemistry and molecular techniques.
In his day to day practice he examines biopsy material and excised surgical specimens from multiple sites in the alimentary tract in order to make an accurate diagnosis which would enable the surgeon and gastroenterologist to plan for appropriate treatment. Diseases which are of particular interest include Barrett’s oesophagus, gastric cancer, coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, colorectal cancer and rare tumours arising in the bowel. For some challenging cases the diagnosis is based on more sophisticated tests such as immunohistochemistry and molecular techniques.
Clinics
The London Clinic
Central London, 116 Harley Street, W1G 7JLMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 45 years of experience
- Consultant Histopathologist, The London Clinic (present)
Subspecialties
- Biopsy of stomach
- Colorectal cancer pathology
Teaching posts
- Honorary Senior Lecturer, Imperial College London
- Training Programme Director in Histopathology (North West London) - Health Education England
Positions in organisations
- Former member of Newcastle Cell-Kinetics Research Group
- Committee member British Society of Gastroenterology (Pathology group)
Languages spoken
- English
- French
Registration number: 2729408