Professional statement
Professor Sauid Ishaq is a distinguished consultant gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist based in Birmingham. His areas of expertise include advanced endoscopy, gastrointestinal cancers, GORD (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease), Barrett's oesophagus, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), coeliac disease, and Helicobacter Pylori infection. Additionally, Professor Ishaq also holds national accreditation as a bowel cancer screening colonoscopist.
Professor Ishaq consults privately at The Harborne Hospital. Since 2006, he serves as a physician and gastroenterologist at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, where he is also a visiting professor of medicine and gastroenterology. Professor Ishaq originally qualified with an MBBS from Bahauddin Zakariya University in 1986. He holds a PhD for his leading-edge research on Zenker diverticulum, and is an esteemed fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London.
With over 35 years of experience, Professor Ishaq has played a significant role in shaping the field of gastroenterology. He is the lead of the Birmingham International Endoscopy Symposium, the chair of the SAHF Gastrointestinal Working Group since 2013, and also works as an advisor for NICE interventional procedures. Professor Ishaq served as part of the National Clinical Advisors to NCEPD for the GI bleed study.
Notably, Professor Ishaq is a pioneer in underwater colonoscopy and polypectomy in the UK, as well as in flexible endoscopic treatments for Zenker Diverticulum, GORD, and full thickness resection of early cancer. His expertise is highly sought after, leading to frequent invitations to perform live endoscopy demonstrations and training sessions both nationally and internationally. Additionally, Professor Ishaq has over 195 peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters to his name.
Professor Ishaq is an honorary senior lecturer at the University of Birmingham since 2006 and a visiting professor at Birmingham City University. He is also an active member of several professional organisations, including The British Society of Gastroenterology and The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, reflecting Professor Ishaq’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards in his field.
Clinics
The Harborne Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare
Birmingham, Mindelsohn Way, B15 2FQ,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 40 years of experience
- Consultant Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist, The Harborne Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Underwater Colonscopy
- Interventional Endoscopy
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Physicians of London
- The British Society of Gastroenterology
Education
- PhD for research on Zenker diverticulum
- FRCP (UK), Royal College of Physicians of London
Teaching posts
- Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Birmingham (2006 - present)
- Visiting Professor, Birmingham City University (present)
Positions in organisations
- Lead, Birmingham International Endoscopy Symposium (present)
Publications and conferences
- Professor Ishaq’s publications are available on his PubMed profile
- Professor Ishaq’s publications are available on ResearchGate
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- I recently had a colonoscopy and gastroscopy and wanted to share how excellent my experience was. Professor Sauid Ishaq was outstanding throughout the consultation and procedure—he was professional, reassuring, and took the time to explain everything clearly, which really helped put me at ease. His team, Tricia and Amna, were also fantastic. They were very informative, kind, and supportive, and made sure I understood every step of the process.
- The Professor was confident from the outset that my condition was food related. However he left no stone unturned to make sure he was correct. Professor Sauid was caring, kind and I trusted his expertise and knowledge. I would recommend the Professor without hesitation and would like to thank him for helping me .He really is a top top guy !
- I consulted Prof. Ishaq regarding recent bowel problems. After an initial examination, he very promptly arranged a colonoscopy for me the following week at the HCA Harborne Hospital which he carried out himself. Following this I had a follow up consultation with him at the Priory hospital. He fully explained the results and assured me regarding my health. Throughout all this he has been very professional, friendly and extremely supportive. It all was a very positive experience. Thank you.
- Professor Ishaq is an absolutely superb doctor! He is one of the few doctors I have seen whom I truly feel listened to, empathised with and whom I can trust to look after my health and get to the bottom of what's wrong. He is so friendly and he is always happy to fully listen to my thoughts. He always provides detailed information about what he is going to do, as well as being open to my wishes and opinions. He put me at ease when I was nervous for my colonoscopy. Thank you so much, Prof. Ishaq!
- Professor Ishaq is such a talent, coupled with a very calming manner. His water based technique for colonoscopy enabled me to be cured without trauma of surgery. I am eternally grateful. Amazing Professor!
- My appointment was at 2pm, I was seen at 4:30pm! Usually very good, must have been a very busy Friday
- I attended for an underwater colonoscopy. Game changer!!!! I’ve had previous traditional colonoscopy and let me tell you this is the platinum standard colonoscopy. All the staff were amazing, friendly and professional. Prof Sauid Ishaq was outstanding, and just changed my life!
- Very friendly, I felt at ease. Lovely experience thank you