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Dr Sarmed Sami

MBChB, MRCP, PGCME, PhD

Gastroenterologist

23 years of experience

London, W1U 5NY

(+3 more)

55 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Jessica Briscoe, Mr Paul Ziprin and 45 other professionals

4.98

/5

(433 reviews)

23 years of experience

London, W1U 5NY

(+3 more)

55 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Jessica Briscoe, Mr Paul Ziprin and 45 other professionals

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Endoscopy (OGD)
235
28
Colonoscopy
144
24
Stomach / Abdominal Pain
110
19

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About Dr Sarmed Sami

Dr Sami is the founder and director of Digestive Health UK clinics based in central London. He is also a Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic in London. He has practiced and trained at world-renowned centres of excellence including the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA which is consistently ranked as the number one hospital in the world!

Dr Sami is ranked by Doctify as the "Best Gastroenterologist in London". He has an Associate Professor title and has authored and co-authored several high impact papers and national guidelines and propelled himself to be a key opinion leader in his field. He is a member of the following professional bodies:

  • American Gastroenterological Association
  • British Society of Gastroenterology
  • American Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Dr Sami was awarded a PhD for his work during his National Endoscopy Research Fellowship from the University of Nottingham in 2015. Following his PhD, he completed the Gastroenterology Specialist Examination from the Royal College of Physicians in 2016 and was certified by the GMC as a Consultant in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine in 2017.

Dr Sami offers the highest quality Private endoscopy and Private colonoscopy services in London. He has special interests in the following areas of gastroenterology:

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)
  • Acid reflux (GERD), indigestion and heartburn
  • Barrett's Oesophagus
  • Eosinophilic oesophagitis
  • BRAVO capsule monitoring
  • Coeliac disease
  • Bowel cancer
  • Achalasia
  • Stretta therapy

Subspecialties

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

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(1117)
Skill Endorsements
(228)

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Endoscopy (OGD)
235
28
Colonoscopy
144
24
Stomach / Abdominal Pain
110
19
Diarrhoea
81
12
Heartburn (Acid Reflux)
90
1
Barrett's Oesophagus
51
12
Blood in Stool / Rectal Bleeding (Haematochezia)
59
3
Gastroenterology
57
4
Bowel Cancer Screening
51
7
Gastroscopy
30
16
BRAVO Capsule
36
7
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
21
19
Bloating
33
1
Nausea and Vomiting
31
2
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
7
24
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
25
3
Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
18
1
Coeliac Disease
10
8
Gastritis
14
2
LPR Reflux
11
4
Weight Loss
10
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
8
2
Sore Throat
7
Oesophageal Stent Insertion
7
Constipation
2
4
Achalasia
2
4
Oesophagitis
3
2
Gastric (Stomach) Ulcers
4
1
Food Intolerance
5
Chronic Cough
5
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
5
Colorectal Cancer
3
1
Video Consultation
1
2
Oesophageal Cancer
3
Hiatus Hernia
2
1
Hoarseness and Other Voice Disorders
3
Iron Deficiency Anaemia
2
1
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
2
Colon Cancer Screening
2
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
1
Chest Pain
1
Gallstones
1
Anaemia
1
Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
1
Functional Bowel Disease
1
FibroScan
1
Crohn's Disease
1
Dysphasia
1
Swallowing Problems
1
Autoimmune Diseases
Endoscopic Laser Treatment
Enteral Feeding
Fatty Liver Disease
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Haemochromatosis
Oesophageal Spasm
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Pyloric Stenosis
STRETTA Radiotherapy
Sigmoidoscopy
Swollen Stomach

Registered with

Royal College of Physicians

No. 130182

General Medical Council

No. 6100088


Education

University of Baghdad

Medicine

Graduated 2003


Qualifications

USMLE - United States Medical Licensing Examination, USA, in 2016

MRCP (Gastroenterology) - Royal College of Physicians, UK in 2016

PhD (National Endoscopy Research Fellowship) - University of Nottingham, UK, 2015

PG Certificate in Medical Education (PGCME) - University of York, UK in 2011

MRCP - Royal College of Physicians, UK in 2008

MBChB - Baghdad University, Iraq in 2003


Languages spoken

  • English
  • Arabic

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • The PHC
  • General and Medical
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • The Exeter
  • Bupa
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Benenden Health
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • WPA
  • Healix Health Services
  • AXA Health
  • Vitality
  • Aviva Health

Fees

  • New appointment

    £325
  • Follow-up appointment

    £275
*May vary on location

Locations

HCA Healthcare UK The Princess Grace Hospital

42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY

4.75(3,411 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

London Digestive Centre

41 Welbeck Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8DU

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
09:00 - 14:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 14:00
Thursday
Friday
09:00 - 14:00
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
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Digestive Health UK

41 Welbeck St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8DT

4.96(273 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
13:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 14:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 14:00
Thursday
13:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 14:00
Saturday
Sunday

Mayo Clinic Healthcare

15 Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1B 1PT

4.89(44 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
13:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
13:00 - 17:00
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Endoscopy (OGD)
235
28
Colonoscopy
144
24
Stomach / Abdominal Pain
110
19

Contact

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Patients describe Dr Sarmed Sami as excellent, kind, caring, and professional. Patients report painless endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures, with many finding stomach pain, diarrhoea, and reflux issues resolved following his care. Some patients mention delays with booking appointments due to the clinic being busy. Patients value the effective management of digestive conditions and the performance of diagnostic procedures.

5
verified patient
23 Jul 2026

Dr Sami helped me and my broher with digestive problems. All the tests and procedures were done efficiently. Nursing team and admin team were excellent.

5
verified patient
22 Jul 2026

Dr Sami was very kind and helpful. I had digestive problems with complex issues and he managed to help me a great deal

5
verified patient
13 Jul 2026

Diarrhoea problems sorted efficiently. Excellent doctor highly experienced and lovely human being.

5
verified patient
13 Jul 2026

I had swallowing problems and weight loss for many years and was given all sorts of labels including being anxious etc. Dr Sami did procedures for me then started me on medications which fixed the problem completely. I am now back to normal.

5
verified patient
13 Jul 2026

Dr Sami and his clinic team looked after me cery well. They were always available, kind and understanding.

5
verified patient
02 Jul 2026

Best of the best. All good.

5
verified patient
01 Jul 2026

I rate Dr Sami among the best in his field

5
verified patient
26 Jun 2026

My experience was excellent from start to finish. I had tests and procedures with Dr Sami who was by far the best doctor I have seen. His team were very professional and kind.

5
verified patient
16 Jun 2026

Very happy with my experience with the clinic and doctors. Dr Sami was very professional and thorough. He put my mind at ease and I did not feel any pain or discomfort with the endoscopy procedures.

5
verified patient
16 Jun 2026

Very good experience. I wanted to write this review to recommend Dr Sami and his team very highly.

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Skill Endorsements

Dr Sami is an extremely thorough clinician with excellent endoscopy skills. He always keeps me and patients informed and I don't hesitate to trust him with their care

31 Jul 2026
Endorsed for
Endoscopy (OGD)
Colonoscopy
Coeliac Disease

Dr Jessica Briscoe

Dr Jessica Briscoe

General Practitioner
Is a colleague

Very caring doctor with excellent clinical knowledge and skills

22 Jul 2026
Endorsed for
Colonoscopy
Gastroscopy
Coeliac Disease

Mr Paul Ziprin

Mr Paul Ziprin

General Surgeon
Is a colleague

Excellent gastroenterologist and endoscopist!

22 Jul 2026
Endorsed for
Gastroscopy
Barrett's Oesophagus
Coeliac Disease

DL

Dr. Faidon Laskaratos

Gastroenterologist
Is a colleague

Dr Sami Sarmed is an excellent gastroenterologist with whom I have worked with for many years. He is well liked by his patients and colleagues, as demonstrated by his outstanding feedback. I would thoroughly recommend him.

22 Jul 2026
Endorsed for
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
Stomach / Abdominal Pain
Gastroenterology

Dr. Omer Ahmad

Dr. Omer Ahmad

Gastroenterologist
Is a colleague
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Get to know Dr Sarmed Sami

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Introduction to Dr Sarmed Sami | Video | Digestive Health UK

Introduction to Dr Sarmed Sami | Video | Digestive Health UK

Introduction to Dr Sarmed Sami, Consultant Gastroenterologist. Meet Digestive Health UK's founder in this short video.

04 September 2024

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Why did you set up Digestive Health UK?

Dr Sarmed Sami is a leading <a href="https://digestivehealthuk.com/dr-sarmed-sami-gastroenterologist-london/">private gastroenterologist in London</a> who can offer treatments for a wide range of conditions affecting the digestive system. <a href="https://digestivehealthuk.com/contact/">Book an appointment here</a>.  

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FAQ

What are Dr Sarmed Sami's reviews like?

Dr Sarmed Sami's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 433 reviews.

What languages does Dr Sarmed Sami speak?

Dr Sarmed Sami speaks English and Arabic

Where is Dr Sarmed Sami located?

Dr Sarmed Sami primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK The Princess Grace Hospital, located at 42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY
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What are Dr Sarmed Sami working hours?

Dr Sarmed Sami is working Monday (13:00 - 17:00, 13:00 - 17:00), Tuesday (09:00 - 14:00, 09:00 - 14:00), Wednesday (09:00 - 14:00, 09:00 - 14:00), Thursday (13:00 - 17:00, 13:00 - 17:00), Friday (09:00 - 14:00, 09:00 - 14:00)

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