Dr Sarmed Sami

Gastroenterologist

Gastroenterologist

London, W1B 6BW

20 years of experience
Verified profile

Gastroenterologist

London, W1B 6BW

20 years of experience
Verified profile

Patient Trust Score

4.98

271 patient reviews

20 professional endorsements

4.98
Overall Experience
4.98
Bedside manner
4.98
Explanation

374 of 848 total recommendations are for:

Endoscopy (OGD)(197)
Colonoscopy(101)
Gastroenterology(76)
Other(474)

Recent patient review

19 Mar 2023

I received wonderful care under Dr Sami and his team. He was pleasant, caring, and...

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About

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 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

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Endoscopy (OGD)
  • Colonoscopy
  • Gastroenterology
  • Stomach / Abdominal Pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Others

Specialties

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

All conditions and treatments

  • Endoscopy (OGD)
  • Colonoscopy
  • Stomach / Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux
  • Diarrhoea
  • Barrett's Oesophagus
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Gastroscopy
  • Heart Burn
  • BRAVO Capsule

Registered with

General Medical Council

6100088

Royal College of Physicians

130182

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

consultation fees

  • New appointment: £300
  • Follow-up appointment: £275

insurers

  • The PHC
  • Benenden
  • health-on-line
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Four Points Assistance
  • Healix
  • April
  • The Exeter
  • Norwich Union
  • Groupama
  • Saga Insurance
  • Aviva Health
  • Simply Health
  • CS Healthcare
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • General Medical
  • Cigna
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • Vitality Health
  • Bupa
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Legal & General
  • WPA
  • Aetna

Location

All locations

The London Clinic

4.88
(916)

Specialist's working hours

at All locations

Monday

09:00 - 17:00

09:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

09:00 - 17:00

09:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

09:00 - 17:00

13:00 - 17:00

Thursday

09:00 - 17:00

09:00 - 17:00

Friday

09:00 - 17:00

09:00 - 17:00

Saturday

Not available

Sunday

Not available

Reviews

All reviews
Acid Reflux (58)
Bloating (14)
Gastritis (3)

271 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

I received wonderful care under Dr Sami and his team. He was pleasant, caring, and professional. Looked after me very well. Highly recommend him.

19 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Diarrhoea
Gastritis
Stomach / Abdominal Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Dr Sami was excellent from start to finish. Endoscopy procedures were more or less painless.

19 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Endoscopy (OGD)
Colonoscopy
Bowel Cancer Screening

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

I was extremely nervous about seeing a doctor and going for procedures. The team and Dr Sami were very understanding and caring. They made me feel at ease and supported me all the way. Cannot thank them enough.

18 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy
Bowel Cancer Screening
Rectal Bleeding

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

This clinic and Dr Sami has looked after me very well and were excellent and nice. Would recommend to all my friends and family.

18 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
belching
Sore Throat

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Best experience ever. Dr Sami was very professional, caring, and kind. No wonder his reviews are the best and his team and clinic are ranked the best in London. Highly recommended service.

18 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
BRAVO Capsule
Chronic Cough
Sore Throat

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Great doctor. Super nice experience.

16 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy
Iron Deficiency Anaemia
Diarrhoea

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Excellent experience sorted out my swallowing problem with EoE. Can eat normally now!

16 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Endoscopy (OGD)
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
vomiting

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Happy with care and tests, treatments were all done on time. I felt I was in expert hands with DR Sami and his team. Best doctor I have seen in a while.

14 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Rectal Bleeding
Colonoscopy
Diarrhoea

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Glad I saw Dr Sami for a second opnion. I was self funding and was worth every penny! He reviewed my history and tests in details and his explanation was so nice and easy to understand. Felt very calm and re-assured with his knowledge and skills.

14 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Stomach / Abdominal Pain
Barrett's Oesophagus
Gastroscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Experience with Dr Sami was perfect despite knowing how busy he is I felt he did not rush me and listened to my problems in detail. Glad I saw him for a second opinion.

14 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Bloating
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
Gastric (Stomach) Ulcers
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Endorsements

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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Constipation (3)
LPR Reflux (3)
Oesophageal Cancer (3)
Achalasia (2)

20 endorsements

Dr Sami is a great gastroenterologist I highly recommend. I have seen many of his patients and it is obvious he has always completed very comprehensive investigations to understand his patients conditions.

19 Oct 2022
Endorsed for
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Gastroenterology
Colonoscopy
+ 5 more

Dr. Bridgette Wilson

Dietitian
Is a colleague

Excellent feedback from my referred patients, particularly on being a very knowledgeable expert in his field with a comforting and approachable manner. From my experience as a referrer, Dr Sami provides a very rapid and broad service to our shared patients.

19 Oct 2022
Endorsed for
Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) or Reflux
+ 8 more

Dr Sanjay Mehta

General Practice (GP)
I have referred patients to them

Dr Sami is a capable, knowledgeable and kind doctor. He genuinely cares about his patients and tries his best to help. I would not hesitate to recommend his as a Gastroenterologist.

09 Oct 2022
Endorsed for
Video Consultation
Oesophagitis
Gastroenterology
+ 1 more

Dr Ahmed Albusoda

Gastroenterology
Is a colleague

Dr Sami provides world class care for upper GI disease including acid reflux, eosinophilic oesophagtiis, swallowing problems and Barrett's oesophagus. He offers upper and lower GI endoscopy including Bravo capsule and advanced imaging techniques. He has an international academic reputation in the field and is widely published, and lectures and teaches Nationally and internationally. I am delighted to have him as a colleague working alongside me at Mayo Clinic Healthcare London.

05 Oct 2022
Endorsed for

Professor James East

Gastroenterology
Is a colleague

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 271 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 The London Clinic, located at 20 Devonshire Place, London, United Kingdom, W1B 6BW
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What are Dr Sarmed Sami working hours?

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

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