Dr Vivek ChhayaGastroenterology in Worthing
Professional statement
Dr Vivek Chhaya is a leading consultant gastroenterologist and general physician based in London and Worthing. He sees patients at Goring Hall Hospital, Spire St Anthony's Hospital, and Ashtead Hospital. He is also a substantive consultant at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals, as well as The Royal Marsden Hospital, where he offers expertise in all forms of advanced endoscopy and gastrointestinal disorders. Dr Chhaya's clinical interests include dyspepsia and reflux, IBS and alternations in bowel habits, Crohn's and colitis, GI cancers, pancreatic and liver disorders.
Dr Chhaya has access to a JAG accredited endoscopy unit, where he carries out investigations for bowel conditions using techniques such as gastroscopy or colonoscopy. He's fully accredited in diagnostic and colonoscopy and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy. He performs advanced endoscopy in the form of oesophageal and enteral stenting, EUS and biopsy, ERCP and biliary stenting, and the removal of polyps.
Dr Chhaya completed his undergraduate training at St Bartholomew's and The Royal London School of Medicine at the University of London in 2005 whilst also attaining first-class honours in Biomedical Engineering. He completed general medical training and went on to gain membership to The Royal College of Physicians. Dr Chhaya undertook specialist training in gastroenterology in the South Thames region. Dr Chhaya has worked at some of London's most prestigious institutions such as The Royal London Hospital, The Royal Marsden Hospital and St Batholomew's Hospital.
He gained his higher degree at St George's Hospital Medical School at the University of London, and he was awarded an MD in 2016. Dr Chhaya currently sits on the specialist training committee for gastroenterology in Sussex, Kent and Surrey. He is currently a substantive consultant with expertise in gastrointestinal disorders and advanced endoscopy. He's helped transform the IBD service in his NHS post and has a supervisory role in medical education.
He has an active role in medical education, supervising junior doctors and gastroenterology trainees. Dr Chhaya regularly teaches on the JAG accredited endoscopy course. He's the cancer lead at the Worthing Hospital for oesophageal, gastric, pancreatic and biliary cancers. Dr Chhaya is an active researcher and has had over 20 articles in international peer-reviewed gastroenterology journals and has also taken part in various conferences worldwide.
Dr Chhaya has access to a JAG accredited endoscopy unit, where he carries out investigations for bowel conditions using techniques such as gastroscopy or colonoscopy. He's fully accredited in diagnostic and colonoscopy and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy. He performs advanced endoscopy in the form of oesophageal and enteral stenting, EUS and biopsy, ERCP and biliary stenting, and the removal of polyps.
Dr Chhaya completed his undergraduate training at St Bartholomew's and The Royal London School of Medicine at the University of London in 2005 whilst also attaining first-class honours in Biomedical Engineering. He completed general medical training and went on to gain membership to The Royal College of Physicians. Dr Chhaya undertook specialist training in gastroenterology in the South Thames region. Dr Chhaya has worked at some of London's most prestigious institutions such as The Royal London Hospital, The Royal Marsden Hospital and St Batholomew's Hospital.
He gained his higher degree at St George's Hospital Medical School at the University of London, and he was awarded an MD in 2016. Dr Chhaya currently sits on the specialist training committee for gastroenterology in Sussex, Kent and Surrey. He is currently a substantive consultant with expertise in gastrointestinal disorders and advanced endoscopy. He's helped transform the IBD service in his NHS post and has a supervisory role in medical education.
He has an active role in medical education, supervising junior doctors and gastroenterology trainees. Dr Chhaya regularly teaches on the JAG accredited endoscopy course. He's the cancer lead at the Worthing Hospital for oesophageal, gastric, pancreatic and biliary cancers. Dr Chhaya is an active researcher and has had over 20 articles in international peer-reviewed gastroenterology journals and has also taken part in various conferences worldwide.
Clinics
Goring Hall Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Worthing, Bodiam Avenue, BN12 5APMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 21 years of experience
- Consultant Gastroenterologist and General Physician, Goring Hall Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Dyspepsia and reflux
- IBS and variations in bowel habit
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Physicians
- British Society of Gastroenterology
Education
- MD (Res) St George's University London (2016)
- MBBS, St Bartholomew's and The Royal London Hospital (2011)
Publications and conferences
- Alexakis C, Saxena S, Chhaya V, Cecil E, Majeed A, Pollok R (2018) Smoking status at diagnosis and subsequent smoking cessation: Associations with corticosteroid use and intestinal resection in Crohn’s disease. Am J Gastroenterol 113(11):1689-1700 PMID: 30323269
- Chhaya V, Saxena S, Cecil E, Subramanian V, Curcin V, Majeed A, Pollok R (2016) Steroid dependency and trends in prescribing for inflammatory bowel disease: a 20-year national population-based study. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 44(5): 842-94. PMID: 27375210
Prizes and awards
- Poster of Distinction Award – “The use of 5-ASA in inflammatory bowel disease: National population based study”, DDF 2015
- Poster of Distinction Award – “Predictors of colectomy and the impact of thiopurines on the risk of colectomy in Ulcerative Colitis – A national UK based population based study”, BSG 2014
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Registration number: 6128137
Reviews
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- Absolutely fantastic Doctor . Calm , engaging, didn’t feel at all rushed . I took my partner for the consultation. Dr Chhaya explained in detail tests results and options open to us. I am so relieved to have him looking after us and couldn’t recommend him more highly . 5stars all round . Thank you .
- Dr Chhaya is an exceptional gastroenterologist. He is calm, thoughtful, and extremely thorough. I have absolute confidence in his medical judgment and care. I feel very fortunate to be under his care.
- I was very nervous ahead of my consultation, as this is a scary journey for me to be doing for my health. However Dr. Chhaya was so friendly, welcoming, gave me time to talk (and listened to what I had to say), and made me feel very relaxed to be speaking to him.
- Excellent care start to finish. Gave me time to ask questions, didn’t feel rushed. Calm and engaging manner, Clear explanations reduced my anxiety and built sense of trust. Procedure was undertaken with professionalism and care.
- Excellent consultation
- He is very patient and friendly. Will highly recommend
- He is very patient and friendly. Will highly recommend
- I am very happy with Dr Chhaya's consult and diagnosis of the pain in my hip.
- Very happy with the treatment received from Dr Chhaya. The initial 'phone call went smoothly. The treatment at Goring Hall went well and the follow up 'phone call was very useful.
- I had two phone consultations and an endoscopy with Dr Chhaya. Very impressed indeed, great to talk to, explains things clearly and puts you at ease. Procedure went very well, could not have been better looked after. Would recommend highly.