- 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
He has extensive expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography), ultrasound, and MRI. His clinical focus includes managing complex digestive and liver conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and various liver diseases such as hepatitis and cirrhosis. He also treats disorders of the gallbladder and bile ducts.
Dr Lekharaju is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, using advanced diagnostics and evidence-based treatment to support patients with both common and complex gastrointestinal conditions.
Areas of interest
Reflux disease; heartburn; IBS; Gall bladder dysfunction; SIBO; Bile acid diarrhoea; blood in stools; IBD; Pancreatic disorders; fatty liver disease
Medical secretaries
- Gemma Kirkbride
- 14 Grosvenor Drive Whitley Bay NE26 2JP
- 07349 882808
- 07349 882808
- gemma@medicalsec.org.uk
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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H2002
Diagnostic colonoscopy, includes forceps biopsy of colon and ileum - (1-5)
Alexandra Hospital (1-5)
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H2502
Diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy (including forceps biopsy and proctoscopy) - (1-5)
Alexandra Hospital (1-5)
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G6500
Diagnostic oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) includes forceps biopsy, biopsy urease test and dye spray - (1-5)
Alexandra Hospital (1-5)
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G8082
Diagnostic oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) and immediate colonoscopy includes forceps biopsies, biopsy test and dye spray (as sole procedure) - (1-5)
Alexandra Hospital (1-5)
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X3510
IV sedation administered by operator - (1-5)
Alexandra Hospital (1-5)