Dr Azhar Ansari, Consultant Gastroenterologist

Dr Azhar Ansari

Consultant Gastroenterologist

Dr Azhar Ansari

Consultant Gastroenterologist

Dr Azhar Ansari

Consultant Gastroenterologist

HCA-Healthcare-UK

Areas of expertise

  • Stomach / abdominal pain
  • Acid reflux
  • Bloating
  • Diarrhoea
  • Gastric (stomach) ulcers
HCA-Healthcare-UK

Address

  • HCA UK at The Shard

    The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9BS

  • London Bridge Hospital

    27 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2PR

About Dr Azhar Ansari

GMC number: 3352274

Year qualified: 1988

Place of primary qualification: University of Dundee

Dr Azhar Ansari is a highly respected Consultant Gastroenterologist at HCA The Shard. He specialises in Crohn's Disease and has been practising since his appointment in 2006. Dr Ansari completed his MB ChB in 1988 from the University of Dundee, marking the beginning of a distinguished medical career.

With a focus on gastrointestinal disorders, Dr Ansari is adept at diagnosing and treating a range of conditions including Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). His expertise extends to performing advanced endoscopic procedures, ensuring comprehensive care for his patients.

Dr Ansari is known for his patient-centred approach, prioritising the well-being and comfort of those under his care. He is actively involved in clinical research and continually updates his knowledge to incorporate the latest advancements in gastroenterology.

Outside of his clinical roles, Dr Ansari has a keen interest in medical education and often mentors junior doctors. His dedication to the field and his patients has earned him high regard among his peers and patients alike.

Areas of expertise

  • Acid reflux
  • Barrett's oesophagus
  • Bloating
  • Bravo capsule
  • Capsule endoscopy
  • Cirrhosis
  • Coeliac disease
  • Colitis (ulcerative colitis)
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's disease
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dyspepsia (indigestion)
  • Endoscopy (OGD)
  • Enteral feeding
  • Enteroscopy
  • Food intolerance
  • Functional bowel disease
  • Gastric (stomach) ulcers
  • Gastritis
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) or reflux
  • Gastroscopy
  • Heart burn
  • Hiatus hernia
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
  • Iron deficiency anaemia
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Liver disease
  • Liver function tests
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Oesophageal spasm
  • Oesophagitis
  • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
  • Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Stomach / abdominal pain
  • Upper gastrointestinal conditions (oesophagus & stomach)