Dr Akeel Alisa

Dr Akeel Alisa MB;BChir (Cambridge), MD Res. (UCL), FRCP (London)

Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & Advanced Endoscopist in London

Dr Akeel Alisa graduated from Cambridge in 1993 with 33 years of experience in gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. He provides specialist assessment and treatment for the full range of digestive and gastrointestinal conditions, including abdominal pain, bloating, IBS, SIBO, reflux, indigestion, coeliac disease, constipation, diarrhoea, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease and pancreaticobiliary disorders.

Private gastroenterology Hepatology and Endoscopy care across London:

Dr Akeel Alisa consults with private patients across North, West and Central London, providing access to consultations, diagnostic investigations and endoscopic procedures within a network of established private hospitals and specialist centres, including;

Cromwell Hospital

Mayo Clinic Healthcare

Circle Health Hospitals — King’s Oak, Hendon, Clementine Churchill and Syon

Spire Bushey / Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre

Royal Free London Private Patients

Kensington International Clinic

This allows patients to choose a convenient location while retaining access to specialist gastroenterology Hepatology and endoscopy services.

Same-week appointments may be available, and where clinically appropriate Dr Alisa can arrange investigations and procedures promptly, helping patients manage symptoms seamlessly.

A Gastroenterologist You Can Trust
Able Affable and Available

Contact Dr Alisa today to schedule a consultation.

PA: Louisa

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07483247410

Why choose Dr Akeel Alisa?

Dr Akeel Alisa combines more than three decades of clinical experience with NHS consultant practice, advanced endoscopy expertise, hepatology experience and academic research.

He is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust / Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals.

He trained at major London teaching hospitals including King’s College Hospital, University College London and St George’s Hospital, and completed an MD (Research) at UCL in 2012 and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (London).

He has held leadership and training roles in gastroenterology and endoscopy and is involved in specialist endoscopy education. He is also the Founder and Director of Leaders in Gastrointestinal Care London  (LGCL).

Gastroenterology conditions treated;

• Abdominal pain
• Bloating and excessive wind
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
• Suspected food intolerance
• Acid reflux and GORD
• Heartburn
• Indigestion and dyspepsia
• Gastritis
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Coeliac disease
• Constipation
• Slow gut transit
• Diarrhoea
• Changes in bowel habit
• Rectal bleeding and blood in the stool
• Unexplained weight loss
• Iron-deficiency anaemia
• Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
• Diverticular disease
• Gallbladder and pancreatic disorders
• Liver disease
• Fatty liver disease
• Cirrhosis
• Gastrointestinal polyps and cancer screening

Dr Akeel Alisa has a particular interest in patients with bloating, indigestion, reflux, unexplained abdominal discomfort, altered bowel habits, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, suspected Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and other functional gastrointestinal symptoms.

Where symptoms are persistent or recurrent, his approach is to consider the wider clinical picture and investigate potential underlying causes rather than relying solely on symptom treatment.

Advanced endoscopy

Dr Alisa is a highly experienced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopist.

He performs:

• Gastroscopy / upper GI endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Capsule endoscopy
• Small-bowel capsule assessment
• Complex polyp removal, including endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
• Gastrointestinal stenting
• Stricture dilatation
• PEG and PEJ feeding procedures

He maintains strong performance indicators in the National Endoscopy Database, with an emphasis on safe, efficient and patient-focused endoscopic care.

Liver and hepatology expertise;

• Fatty liver disease
• FibroScan: for non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis/scarring and fatty change.
• Abnormal liver blood tests
• Cirrhosis
• Hepatitis
• Alcohol-related liver disease
• Liver fibrosis
• Gallbladder and biliary disorders
• Pancreaticobiliary disease

He undertook research at the Institute of Hepatology, including research relating to cirrhosis and liver transplantation.

Patient-focused specialist care

Dr Akeel Alisa aims to provide a thorough, evidence-based and patient-centred assessment.

FAQ; Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr Akeel Alisa treat non specific digestive health and gut symptoms or poor digestion ?

Yes and he takes every step to obtain the timeline of the symptoms and all associated factors before suggesting a management plan.

Is Dr Akeel Alisa a SIBO specialist in London?

Dr Alisa has a clinical interest in bacterial overgrowth, SIBO, IBS, gut health and disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction. His practice includes assessment of patients with persistent bloating, abdominal discomfort and altered bowel habits where SIBO or other gastrointestinal causes may need to be considered. He also plans consultations with his expert Dietitian colleague Mrs Naomi Joseph.

Does Dr Akeel Alisa treat IBS and bloating?

Yes. IBS, bloating and abdominal pain are among the gastrointestinal symptoms he regularly assesses.

Does Dr Akeel Alisa perform colonoscopy and gastroscopy?

Yes. Dr Alisa performs both diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy and colonoscopy, as well as flexible sigmoidoscopy, capsule endoscopy and advanced therapeutic endoscopic procedures and treats.

Does Dr Akeel Alisa treat liver disease?

Yes. He is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist and assesses conditions including fatty liver disease, abnormal liver tests, liver fibrosis, cirrhosis and other liver and biliary disorders. FibroScan is available as a diagnostic tool for grading severity of fatty liver or scarring of liver.

Where does Dr Akeel Alisa see private patients?

Dr Alisa sees private patients at several London locations, including Cromwell Hospital, Mayo Clinic Healthcare, Circle Health Hospitals, Spire Bushey, Royal Free London Private Patients and Knightsbridge Digestive Care.

Can I get a same-week appointment with Dr Akeel Alisa?

Same-week private appointments may be very possible, but depending on clinic availability & location. Investigations and procedures can also be arranged promptly where clinically appropriate.

PA: Louisa

louisa.satik@gmail.com

07483247410

Can I see Dr Akeel Alisa for a second opinion?

Yes. Patients can seek a specialist gastroenterology second opinion for an existing diagnosis, persistent symptoms, investigation results, proposed treatment or a complex gastrointestinal problem.

Does Dr Akeel Alisa see patients with unexplained abdominal pain?

Yes. Abdominal pain is one of his major areas of his expertise and he can assess persistent or unexplained abdominal pain alongside associated symptoms such as bloating, reflux, altered bowel habits, weight loss or abnormal blood tests.

Does Dr Akeel Alisa see patients only face to face ?

Not only does he conduct face to face consultations but also Telephone and Teams/Zoom if required.