Dr Alistair McNair, Consultant Gastroenterologist, is currently based in Southeast London, working within the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. He is highly specialised in many conditions affecting the intestine and liver including inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), coeliac disease, dyspepsia, acid reflux, Barrett's oesophagus, abdominal pain, colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, gall stones, and liver disease.
Dr McNair can perform highly skilled procedures including gastroscopy and trans-nasal endoscopy, small bowel (capsule endoscopy) and large bowel (colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy). He also offers therapeutic endoscopy options including polypectomy, ERCP, stent insertions, and balloon dilatations. He has been appointed to several roles at his NHS Trust including clinical Director for Gastroenterology. He has also held the roles of Secretary of the endoscopy section of The British Society of Gastroenterology and regional Training Programme Director. His work in research has won him the Bronze National Award, he continues to research for several national and regional programmes.
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54 reviews
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Dr McNair is very professional and I had a great experience at the consultation with him. He has taken great notes and followed-up promptly with a summary of what we talked and recommendations.
Thank you so much for such a positive review. Much appreciated
5
Always very helpful, knowledgeable and kind. Very easy to talk to. Puts you at ease and explains clearly what he thinks should take place to identify what the problem could be.
Thanks so much for your kind review. This feedback is much appreciated.
5
I was extremely stressed as it was my first procedure at a hospital. Everything went exceptionally well. Dr McNair was reassuring, understanding and supportive. He cleared all my questions and worries ahead of the procedure. He is very experienced and I felt in good hands during the whole process. I couldn’t have expected a better experience. Thank you very much.
5
Dr McNair calmly and professionally listened and explained the best course of action. I was put at ease and felt confident undertaking the procedure that he recommended and carried out.
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Kind, gentle, open and honest.
5
Answered all of my questions and provided me with a thorough exam for both current symptoms and symptoms I had in the past that were never addressed by other doctors. I now have a better understanding of my health and how to manage it.
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Dr McNair, was very helpful, friendly, and thorough. I came away feeling as though he would help improve my situation. Very pleased with the experience. Thank you.
5
Dr McNair is a credit to his profession. Both his immense clinical knowledge and skill. But also his empathy and manner is to learn from.
5
Excellent experience. My doctor helped me to go through with the procedure with confidence. The procedure itself went ideally. I am Very grateful
5
Dr McNair has an excellent manner and provides easily intelligible advice. He is clearly extremely experienced but takes time to explain his advice and the outcome of tests very patiently and in detail, welcoming any further questions.
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6 endorsements
Dr McNair is a excellent physician and endoscopist with extensive experience all all areas of Gastroenterology. He keeps up-to-date with advances in Gastroenterology and takes pride in delivering evidence-based medicine to his patients. His bedside manner and sense of humour makes him very well liked by his patients. I would not hesitate to recommend him to patients seeking a gastroenterological opinion.
Dr Angad Dhillon
I have worked closely with Dr McNair for over 15 years. He is a thoughtful and considerate colleague who will always give a trustworthy and evidence-based clinical opinion on our shared patients. He is an excellent gastroenterologist.
Dr Catherine Mathews
Dr McNair is an exceptional gastroenterologist. His patients receive the highest standard of care
Dr Balvinder Wasan
I have known Alistair for 20 years a colleague in both the NHS and privately. He is an excellent clinical opinion. Very through and highly emapathetic. I highly recommend him, as he puts his patients first
Dr Carl Shakespeare
What are Dr Alistair McNair's reviews like?
Dr Alistair McNair's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 54 reviews
What languages does Dr Alistair McNair speak?
Dr Alistair McNair speaks English
Where is Dr Alistair McNair located?
Dr Alistair McNair primarily practices at London Bridge Hospital, Part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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What are Dr Alistair McNair working hours?
Dr Alistair McNair is working Monday (08:00 - 10:30), Tuesday (09:00 - 12:30), Wednesday (08:00 - 11:00)
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Dr Alistair McNair generally accepts new patients.
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