Professor Pradeep Bhandari : Gastroenterology , General (internal) medicine

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Professor Pradeep Bhandari

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Accredited endoscopist

Overview

Specialises in

Endoscopy

Hepatobiliary

Metabolic medicine

Bupa specialist

Accredited endoscopist

Offers

Face-to-face consultations
Video and telephone consultations

About me

Dr Bhandari was appointed as a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS trust in 2005. He received his training in advanced endoscopic diagnosis and resection at the National Cancer Hospital in Tokyo and he currently leads a Tertiary advanced endoscopy service at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. He was appointed as a Professor of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in 2012 and was awarded the Hopkins Endoscopy prize by the British Society of Gastroenterology in 2013 and has twice received the ASGE crystal award from American Society of Gi Endoscopy for his endoscopic work. He has been awarded FESGE by European society of Gi Endoscopy and FJGES by Japanese society of Endoscopy in recognition of his innovations & contribution to advancing the Endoscopy services at large.
He is the in-coming Vice President of British Society of Gastroenterology and is a specialist advisor to NICE and NIHR.
Prof Bhandari has authored and Co-authored more then 200 peer reviewed publications, Guidelines, Cochrane reviews and Book chapters. He regularly lectures at various National and International meetings and is constantly innovating new ways to improve patient care and outcomes.

Areas of interest

Cancer diagnosis; Obesity; Barrett's oesophagus; Bowel disease including inflammatory (IBD); Endoscopic procedures; Dyspepsia (indigestion)
Advanced Endoscopic diagnosis.
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection of early cancers.
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of early cancers
Weight reduction
Barrett's ablation
Colitis Surveillance
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for achalasia
Zenker's Diverticulum
Bowel cancer screening
Reflux oesophagitis, TIFF, GERDEX

Medical secretaries

Fanni Tarsoly
bhandarisecretary@gmail.com

About me

Current NHS consultant posts held

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Portsmouth.

Research interests

He is a core and the founder member of the BSG Endoscopy research Committee and Chair of European society of Gi Endoscopy Research committiee.
He has developed a very active endoscopic research program in Portsmouth. His research focus has been around the use of acetic acid in diagnosis of Barrettâ€™s neoplasia, cost-effectiveness of endoscopic interventions, advanced endoscopic resections and endoscopic outcome predictors. Other areas of research include Bowel Preperation, Chemoprevention, Endoscopic Surveillance and optical diagnosis, Cancer screening, haemostasis.
Use of artificial Intelligence in endoscopy, Resection of large colonic polyps and early cancers from oesophagus, stomach and duodenum.

Personal interests

Travelling.
Would still love to play cricket and hockey but can only watch as endoscopy has become my new hobby!

Awards received

Hopkins Endoscopy award (National)
ASGE crystal award (International)
NHS Clinical Excellence awards
Barbour Freeland award (Royal College of Physicians)

(Additional) Languages spoken

Publications

Over 200 peer reviewed publications
BBBC south for innovative use of vinegar for detection of early Barrett's cancer

Courses offered to GPs

www.endoport.org

About my work

My qualifications & training

Qualifications

FRCP Royal College of Physicians UK 2015
FJGES Japan Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society 2019
FESGE European Society of Gi Endoscopy 2021

GMC registration

Reference number 4466499

Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)

European society of Gi Endoscopy Chair of research Commitiee 2019

Affiliations / memberships

BSG (UK)
ESGE (Europe)
ASGE (USA)
JGES (JAPAN)
BMJ (UK)
RCP (UK)

My private practice

Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)

Procedures completed

G8082
Diagnostic oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) and immediate colonoscopy includes forceps biopsies, biopsy test and dye spray (as sole procedure) - (5-50)

Mayo Clinic Healthcare (5-50)
G6500
Diagnostic oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) includes forceps biopsy, biopsy urease test and dye spray - (5-50)

Mayo Clinic Healthcare (1-5)
X3510
IV sedation administered by operator - (5-50)
H2002
Diagnostic colonoscopy, includes forceps biopsy of colon and ileum - (1-5)

Mayo Clinic Healthcare (1-5)
H2350
Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of colorectal polyp - (1-5)

Mayo Clinic Healthcare (1-5)
H2003
Therapeutic colonoscopy with snare loop biopsy or excision of lesion - (1-5)
G8083
Therapeutic oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) and immediate colonoscopy includes forceps biopsies, biopsy test and dye spray (as sole procedure) - (1-5)
H2502
Diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy (including forceps biopsy and proctoscopy) - (1-5)
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