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Website- Bupa Platinum consultant
- Fee assured
- Verified account
- Open Referral network
Specialises in
- Endoscopy
- Hepatobiliary
- Inflammatory bowel disease
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
With over two decades of experience, Dr. Venkat Mahesh is a distinguished Consultant Gastroenterologist and a leader in advanced endoscopic procedures and nutritional care. He is known for his compassionate, patient-centered approach and commitment to improving outcomes for those with complex gastrointestinal and liver conditions.
Dr. Mahesh's extensive training journey includes a medical degree from Bangalore University in 2000, followed by 12 years of specialized training in the UK. He further honed his skills through an Advanced Interventional Endoscopy Fellowship at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in Australia and advanced nutrition training at the Intestinal Failure Unit in Salford, UK.
Since becoming a consultant in 2012, Dr. Mahesh has been a key provider of advanced endoscopy services at Royal Blackburn Hospital, where he also serves as the lead clinician for nutritional-related issues, a very busy endoscopy service and Upper GI cancer. His expertise encompasses a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, including EUS, ERCP, EMR, stent placement, and feeding tube insertion. He also leads therapeutic endoscopy for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network, has recieved 'Extra Mile - Individual' and 'Best Trainer/Educator' award 2025 from the Lancashire and South Cumbria network.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Mahesh is a respected figure in medical education and innovation. He is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Buckingham University and holds pivotal roles in national organizations, including as a Medical Performance Assessor for the General Medical Council and National QI Lead for Endoscopic Ultrasound for the British Society of Gastroenterology. He is passionate about patient empowerment and provides guidance on gut health, immune function, and personalized nutrition through his online platforms. Dr. Mahesh combines his vast expertise with empathy, ensuring every patient receives comprehensive, holistic care.
Areas of interest
Dyspepsia- gastric and duodenal ulcer, reflux;
Barrett's Oesophagus;
Irritable bowel syndrome-IBS; disorders of gut brain interaction, gut microbiome, gut brain axis, leaky gut
Chronic abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, consitpation;
Inflammatory bowel disease- IBD, Crohn's and Colitis;
Gastrointestinal cancer;
Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
Malnutrition including complex GUT issues, Obesity, malabsorption
Medical secretaries
- Lisa Scott
- Beaumont Hospital New Chorley Road Lostock Bolton BL6 4PA
- 01204 404443
- lisa.scott2@circlehealthgroup.co.uk
- Tracey Partington
- patientadminservices@btinternet.com
Anaesthetists worked with
- Dr Madhu S Balasubramaniam
Fee Assured
- Dr Eifion W Price
Fee Assured
Endoscopy and Work Harmony 
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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X3510
IV sedation administered by operator - (>50)
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital (5-50) Beaumont Hospital (The) (5-50)
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G6500
Diagnostic oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) includes forceps biopsy, biopsy urease test and dye spray - (5-50)
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital (5-50) Beaumont Hospital (The) (5-50)
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H2002
Diagnostic colonoscopy, includes forceps biopsy of colon and ileum - (5-50)
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital (5-50) Beaumont Hospital (The) (5-50)
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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)
Beaumont Hospital (The) (5-50) Spire Fylde Coast Hospital (1-5)
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J3900
Therapeutic ERCP with insertion of biliary or pancreatic stent(s), sphincterotomy or stone extraction - (1-5)
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