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What can a gastroscopy diagnose?
In this article, renowned London-based consultant gastroenterologist, Dr Vikram Sharma, di...
Dr Vikram Sharma
MBBS PhD FRCP
GMC: 5206967Professional statement
Dr Vikram Sharma is a highly-experienced consultanthepatologist and gastroenterologist in London, Beckenham and Orpington whose clinical practice covers a broad range of liver disease and general gastroenterology, including managing patients with fatty liver, viral hepatitis and alcohol-related liver disease.
He also runs a clinic to assess patients with abnormal liver function test results due to a multitude of conditions. Dr Sharma has expertise in managing patients with autoimmune liver disease and disease of the bile duct. He also assesses patients with abdominal pain which could relate to gallbladder disease, pancreatitis or gastritis.
Dr Sharma is the lead hepatologist for inpatients at Royal London Hospital, where he is responsible for all patients admitted with liver cirrhosis and complications of cirrhosis and portal hypertension. He is an experienced endoscopist and specialises in gastroscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy.
Dr Sharma completed his PhD from University College London. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (UK). He has published a wide range of peer-reviewed journals and presented in many national and international conferences. He has also been involved as a principal investigator in several multi-centric trials.
Clinics
- The Sloane Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
- The London Independent Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
- London Digestive Centre
- The Harley Street Clinic
- LycaHealth Canary Wharf
- LycaHealth Orpington
- Sevenoaks Medical Centre
Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 23 years of experience
- Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, London Independent Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Abnormal liver function test
- Endoscopy
Professional memberships
- Fellow of Royal College of Physicians UK
- Member of the European Association of Study of the Liver
Education
- PhD University College London (2018)
- FRCP (UK) Royal College of Physicians (2018)
Teaching posts
- Interested in teaching and regularly involves himself in teaching sessions for medical students, post graduate students, junior doctors and allied health professionals.
Publications and conferences
- As part of his academic work, he has published in a wide range of peer-reviewed distinguished journals.
- He has presented at many national and international conferences.
Languages spoken
- English
- Urdu
Registration number: 5206967
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- Excellent care, very thorough, reassuring - and excellent office staff - highly recommend Dr Sharma and his secretary, Chloe was a star with all her communication and help- so impressed
- Everything was excellent- hospital service snd great doctor
- Very friendly and professional
- Extremely professional and his treatment and diagnostic was spot on.
- I had a pleasant experience with Dr Vikram Sharma. Extremely knowledgeable and understanding doctor. The process was easy and the Dr Vikram Sharma was very supportive. I highly recommend Thank you.
- Dr Sharma was very patient in listening to my symptoms as well as quite elaborate to explain me the course of treatment with respect to relevant scans, dietary habits, medicines etc. He is a fine gentleman who instills confidence in his patients.
- Very impressed with the prestation and service. Dr Sharma has been extremely professional, explaining me each step of the procedure, reassuring me and handling my intervention extremely well. I cannot recommend him enough!
- In my initial consultation with Dr Sharma, he advised not to worry as he has seen issues similar to mine many times and is available to start treatment. The tests were booked quickly which made diagnosis quick. I am feeling much better, I will recommend.
- Dr was clearly a specialist and provided fantastic guidance and care although remotely. Showed real care about my wellbeing and explained logic behind every step. Clearly very busy so some appointments slipped past scheduled times.
- Dr Sharma was friendly, professional and very helpful. He put me at ease and explained my procedure and management plan carefully and clearly.