Dr Akeel Alisa, an experienced Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Physician, was awarded his medical degree from Cambridge University in 1993, Girton College. Trained at various leading London hospitals: King's College, University College London & St George's.

- Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & Physician: Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

- Founder/Director: Leaders in Gastrointestinal Care London (LGCL)

- Medical Director,Lead in Endoscopy & Gastroenterology: Elective Services

Qualifications:

BSc, MB;BChir (Cambridge), MRCP (Gastro) London, MD (Res.) UCL, FRCP (London)

- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (London) 1998

- Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (London)

- Awarded MD from UCL in 2012

- Lead in Endoscopy at Hadley Wood Hospital

- Lead in Endoscopy Training at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

- Faculty at St George's National Endoscopy Training Centre & United European Gastroenterology

He performs basic and advanced upper Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and lower GI Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy. He has completed the European Certification in Advanced Endoscopy techniques and attends National and International conferences to maintain his professional development. His endoscopic key performance indicators are updated on the National Endoscopy Database. He enjoys teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

He is the Director of Leaders in Gastrointestinal Care London (LGCL). A unique private Consortium of Gastrointestinal Specialists based in North and Central London delivering multidisciplinary clinical services across a number of North and Central London private hospitals, with access to the latest state of the art endoscopy, radiology, and surgical facilities. He is committed to evidence-based individualized approach, encompassing the holistic needs of patients offering the best clinical care.

‘' I recognise the importance of a patient-centered medical experience, providing a seamless management plan communicated clearly to all my patients. It's a privilege to serve the communities of Central London, North London and the surrounding counties by providing high quality medical care through evidence-based advice and safe procedures ''

Areas of Interest:

Gastroenterology;

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Food Intolerance
• Coeliac disease
• Heartburn, Acid Reflux & Indigestion
• Abdominal Pain
• Constipation, Diarrhoea and Changes in Bowel Habit
• Travellers Diarrhoea
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Ulcerative Colitis / Crohn's Disease
• Weight Loss & Nutrition
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding & positive qFIT Test
• Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Test (SIBO)
• Lactose and Fructose Intolerance Tests
• Anaemia
• Digestive Tract Cancer Screening

Upper and Lower Diagnostic & Therapeutic Endoscopy;

• Gastroscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
• Complex polyp removal by endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
• Stricture dilatation & Stent insertion
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Feeding tubes (PEG/PEJ)
• Capsule Endoscopy

Hepatology (Liver Disease)

• Abnormal Liver Tests
• Viral Hepatitis
• Cirrhosis
• Fatty Liver Disease
• Monitoring Chronic Liver Disease
• Non-invasive Test for Liver Scarring (Fibroscan)
• Alcohol Related Liver Disease
• Pancreatic Disease
• Professional memberships:
• Royal College of Physicians (Fellowship)
• British Society of Gastroenterology
• British Association for the Study of Liver
• British Medical Association
• United European Gastroenterology
• European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Research:

- Undertook at the Institute of Hepatology, focusing on cirrhosis & UK first living related liver transplant

- Other aspects of General Gastroenterology & Endoscopy

- Published numerous peer reviewed papers

- An invited speaker at various national and international meetings

- After dinner speeches for the George Best charity & other charities

- Mentioned in several George Best Autobiographies & Books

Personal Profile:

• British, born In New York, USA
• Interest in travelling world-wide including USA, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East
• Enjoys cycling, walking and swimming