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Dr Alistair McNair

Dr Alistair McNair

Gastroenterologist

London, SE1 2PR

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38 years of experience
Verified profile
38 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.99

54 patient reviews

6 professional endorsements

5.00
Overall Experience
4.98
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.98
Explanation

151 recommendations for:

Colonoscopy(25)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)(25)
Gastroscopy(19)
Other(82)

Recent patient review

02 Feb 2024

Dr McNair is very professional and I had a great experience at the consultation with him....

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About

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.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Colonoscopy (17%)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (17%)
  • Gastroscopy (13%)
  • Acid Reflux (7%)
  • Bloating (7%)
  • Others (41%)

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

All conditions and treatments
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Acid Reflux
  • Bloating
  • Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
  • Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
  • Fatty Liver Disease
  • Gallstones
  • Hiatus Hernia
  • Swollen Stomach
  • Barrett's Oesophagus
  • Colonoscopy
  • Gastroscopy
  • Endoscopy (OGD)
  • Bowel Cancer Screening
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Colonic Stent
  • Oesophageal Stent Insertion
  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3085774


Qualifications
  • MA, MB, BChir Cambridge University 1985
  • FRCP Royal College of Physicians 1988
  • PhD London University 1994

Memberships:

  • British Society of Gastroenterology
  • Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians

languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £240
  • Follow-up appointment: £190

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

Location

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London Bridge Hospital, Part of HCA Healthcare UK

4.81
(4222)
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
Monday
08:00 - 10:30
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4.78
(3464)
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
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Wednesday
08:00 - 11:00
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4.8
(781)
40-42 Lee Terrace, London, United Kingdom, SE3 9UD
40-42 Lee Terrace, London, United Kingdom, SE3 9UD
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Tuesday
09:00 - 12:30
Wednesday
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Reviews

All reviews(54)
Replies
Last 7 days
Last 30 days
Last 6 months
Filter by condition:
Colonoscopy (23)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (22)
Gastroscopy (18)
Acid Reflux (9)
Bloating (9)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

54 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

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.

02 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Bloating
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Reply from Alistair McNair

Thank you so much for such a positive review. Much appreciated

04 Feb 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

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.

09 Aug 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Colonoscopy
Gastroscopy

Reply from Alistair McNair

Thanks so much for your kind review. This feedback is much appreciated.

11 Aug 2023

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

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.

25 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

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.

01 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Kind, gentle, open and honest.

27 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

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.

16 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gallstones
Acid Reflux
Endoscopy (OGD)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

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.

31 Oct 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Swollen Stomach
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

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.

27 Jul 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy
Gastroscopy
Dyspepsia (Indigestion)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent experience. My doctor helped me to go through with the procedure with confidence. The procedure itself went ideally. I am Very grateful

13 Jun 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gastroscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

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.

10 Jun 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Bowel Cancer Screening
Fatty Liver Disease
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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Gastroenterology (5)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) (4)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (3)
Endoscopy (OGD) (3)

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.

24 Jan 2024
Endorsed for
Colonoscopy
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Dr Angad Dhillon

Gastroenterology
Is a colleague

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.

15 Nov 2023
Endorsed for
Gastroenterology
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Dr Catherine Mathews

Rheumatology
Is a colleague

Dr McNair is an exceptional gastroenterologist. His patients receive the highest standard of care

28 Jun 2021
Endorsed for
Gastroenterology
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Liver Disease
+ 4 more

Dr Balvinder Wasan

Cardiology
Is a colleague

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

06 Nov 2020
Endorsed for
Gastroenterology
Liver Disease
Oesophagitis
+ 5 more

Dr Carl Shakespeare

Cardiology
Is a colleague

FAQ

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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