- Bupa Platinum consultant
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Fee assured
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Verified account
- Open Referral network
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Accredited endoscopist
Specialises in
- Endoscopy
- Inflammatory bowel disease
Bupa specialist
- Accredited endoscopist
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
Dr Ansari has over 17 years of experience as a Consultant Gastroenterologist and works for the Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. He provides private consultations at London Bridge Hospital.
He routinely manages patients in the NHS with a broad range of digestive disorders ranging from ‘stomach disorders’ to ‘complex Crohn’s Disease’.
Dr Ansari completed his specialist training at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital (GSTT). His research was funded by grants from the Trustees of Guy’s and St Thomas' Hospital Trust (GSTT) in the emerging field of pharmacogenetics (personalised medicine).
This research has resulted in improving the safety and outcomes of immunosuppressive treatments such as azathioprine for inflammatory bowel disease and autoimmune disorders. It has also resulted in the setting up of internationally recognised ‘thiopurine research’ at GSTT, generated many research papers and Dr Ansari’s award of a Doctorate through the University of London.
As a Consultant, Dr Ansari led and developed a large and nationally recognised IBD service at the Surrey and Sussex Trust.
Key achievements include writing and delivering the IBD Treatment Pathways and the application of his research findings for the benefit of patients through the improved use of azathioprine and other immunosuppressives.
Dr Ansari’s research has been supported with grants and work through the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Academic Health Science Network (KSS AHSN) and through his role as a visiting Professor at the University of Surrey.
His specific areas of expertise include IBD, complex Crohn’s Disease, immunosuppressive therapies, and all therapeutic endoscopy and colonoscopy.
Dr Ansari is highly rated by his patients and is passionate about improving the patient experience, through research and improved outcomes for patients.
Areas of interest
Bowel disease including inflammatory (IBD); Gastroesophageal reflux disease; dyspepsia; Endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy, endoscopy, capsule endoscopy and ERCP; Hepatology and Liver Disease; Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS);
Medical secretaries
- Vuk Piljevic
- London Bridge Hospital 29 Tooley Street London SE1 2PR
- 020 3892 1676
- dransari.pa@doctorssecretary.com
Anaesthetists worked with
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Dr Azhar Ansari has worked with Dr Lucy F Dancy at the following hospitals:
- HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital (1-5)
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Dr Azhar Ansari has worked with Dr Vanessa Skelton at the following hospitals:
- HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital (1-5)
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Dr Azhar Ansari has worked with Dr Maria Eugenia D'Andrea at the following hospitals:
- HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital (1-5)
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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X3510
IV sedation administered by operator - (>50)
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G8082
Diagnostic oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) and immediate colonoscopy includes forceps biopsies, biopsy test and dye spray (as sole procedure) - (5-50)
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G6500
Diagnostic oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) includes forceps biopsy, biopsy urease test and dye spray - (5-50)
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H2002
Diagnostic colonoscopy, includes forceps biopsy of colon and ileum - (5-50)
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G8083
Therapeutic oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) and immediate colonoscopy includes forceps biopsies, biopsy test and dye spray (as sole procedure) - (5-50)
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20365
Follow-up out-patient consultation - remote - (1-5)
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H2003
Therapeutic colonoscopy with snare loop biopsy or excision of lesion - (1-5)
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H2350
Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of colorectal polyp - (1-5)