Dr Azhar Ansari, Consultant Gastroenterologist
Dr Azhar Ansari
Consultant Gastroenterologist
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Address
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9BS
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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)