Dr Sami Hoque

Gastroenterologist

Gastroenterologist

Essex, IG9 5HX

37 years of experience
Verified profile
Video
Consultation

Gastroenterologist

Essex, IG9 5HX

37 years of experience
Verified profile
Video
Consultation

Patient Trust Score

4.95

49 patient reviews

1 professional endorsement

4.98
Overall Experience
4.98
Bedside manner
4.88
Explanation

21 of 61 total recommendations are for:

Colonoscopy(9)
Bloating(6)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)(6)
Other(40)

Recent patient review

24 Feb 2023

Very friendly, reassuring, helpful. Very knowledgeable. ...

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About

Dr Sami Hoque is a Lead Consultant Gastroenterologist, specialising in Inflammatory Bowel diseaser works at Whipps Cross University Hospital. He also works in private practices at Holly House Private Hospital and Spire Roding Hospital in Redbridge.

Dr Hoque was awarded his primary medical qualification in 1986, before undertaking basic and specialised medical training. He went on to complete a PhD in 2000 at Edinburgh University which was based on gut bacteria function in inflammatory bowel diseases. He was successfully awarded a prize for ‘Best Research Student', and then another prize for the best research paper from the American College of Gastroenterology. He was first appointed as Consultant Gastroenterologist and Physician at University College London Hospital (UCLH), before taking his current posts. He spent his sabbatical as'visiting professor' Mount Sinai , NY in Crohn's unit in 2011. He has published widely, his Author H index 26

He works as the Lead Physician of the Digestive Disease and Nutrition unit and is involved in running drug trials for treatments for Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome. He can perform endoscopy to an advanced level and provides training for other gastroenterologists. He has had years of clinical experience which has allowed him to become a highly experienced gastroenterologist at the forefront of his field.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
  • Gastric Ballon
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Video Consultation
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • General Medicine
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
  • Acid Reflux
  • Fatty Liver Disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) Such As Ulcerative Colitis Or Crohn's Disease
  • Irritable bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Functional Bowel Disease
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Constipation
  • Heart Burn
  • Bloating
  • Crohn's Disease

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Colonoscopy
  • Bloating
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Endoscopy (OGD)
  • Acid Reflux
  • Others

Specialties

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
  • General (Internal) Medicine
  • Hepatology

All conditions and treatments

  • Colonoscopy
  • Bloating
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Endoscopy (OGD)
  • Acid Reflux
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Constipation
  • Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
  • Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
  • Fatty Liver Disease

Registered with

General Medical Council

5168320

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • PhD
  • FRCPE
  • FRCP
  • MBBS
  • FACG
  • AGAF

Specialist Register entry date

  • Gastroenterology From 20 Jul 2009
  • General (internal) medicine From 20 Jul 2009

languages spoken

  • Urdu
  • English
  • Bengali

consultation fees

  • New appointment: £210
  • Follow-up appointment: £150

insurers

  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Benenden
  • The Exeter
  • health-on-line
  • Bupa Platinum
  • Cigna
  • Bupa
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Aviva Health
  • WPA
  • Vitality Health
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health
  • Healix

Location

All locations

Video Consultation

4.91
(954)

Video consultation

Specialist's working hours

at All locations

Monday

16:00 - 18:30

Tuesday

Not available

Wednesday

Not available

Thursday

Not available

Friday

17:30 - 20:00

Saturday

Not available

Sunday

Not available

Reviews

All reviews
Bloating (6)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (6)
Endoscopy (OGD) (5)
Acid Reflux (4)
Rectal Bleeding (4)

49 reviews

4.25

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
3.00
Explanation

Very friendly, reassuring, helpful. Very knowledgeable.

24 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Acid Reflux
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
Heart Burn

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Very good at putting you at ease and takes time explaining everything properly.

27 Jan 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Acid Reflux
Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
Fatty Liver Disease

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Very friendly doctor. I felt like he listened to me attentively and we discussed in detail the tests he needed to do and the reasons for it. I feel very reassured and have trust that he will do his best to diagnose me and help with treating my symptoms.

20 Jan 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Dr Hoque is highly experienced Very quickly got of my problem which I have been suffering from long years and seen so many consultants, labelled as IBS , but Hoque diagnosed me a very kind disease and I am now cured . Highly recommend him .

31 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Food Intolerance
Endoscopic Laser Treatment
Swollen Stomach

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Excellent Doctor . Very experienced. Straight to the point , put mind at ease . I would highly recommend him. I have seen many consultant before , he is n different level .

28 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Dr Hoque was very reassuring and professional throughout my treatment and guided me expertly through the process and diagnosis. Many thanks Dr Hoque!

20 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy
Rectal Bleeding

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

This was a very comfortable procedure. Dr Hoque was very professional and made me relax for the procedure. His after- procedure talk was very assuring, with a clear management plan

19 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Endoscopy (OGD)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Dr Hoque was very reassuring and most respectful, giving me every opportunity to discuss and agree my options with him. I found Dr Hoque's manner very reassuring.

08 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy (OGD)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

From my initial consultation to treatment, Dr Hoque explained everything clearly and was very reassuring. I was very lucky to have him as my consultant, his experience speaks volumes. I cannot thank him and his PA enough for their support throughout.

02 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Bloating
Colonoscopy
Rectal Bleeding

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
4.00
Explanation

Very friendly and approachable and takes time

18 Nov 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Bloating
Acid Reflux
Endoscopy (OGD)
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FAQ

What are Dr Sami Hoque's reviews like?

Dr Sami Hoque's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 49 reviews

What languages does Dr Sami Hoque speak?

Dr Sami Hoque speaks Urdu, English and Bengali

Where is Dr Sami Hoque located?

Dr Sami Hoque primarily practices at Video Consultation, located at High Road Buckhurst Hill, Essex, United Kingdom, IG9 5HX
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What are Dr Sami Hoque working hours?

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