Dr. Kesavan Kandiah
Gastroenterologist
London, SW1W 8RH
Verified profile
17 years of experience
Verified profile
17 years of experience
Patient Trust Score
87 recommendations for:
Latest endorsement
10 Mar 2024
A highly skilled advanced endoscopy and a very nice man
Professor Richard Pollok
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About
Dr Kesavan Kandiah is a Consultant Gastroenterologist with many years of experience in performing endoscopy. He sees private patients at the Parkside Hospital.
Dr Kandiah trained in the University of Manchester, qualifying in 2006. He undertook specialist training in gastroenterology in the North West London Deanery and completed an Advanced Endoscopy Research Fellowship in Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth in 2017. His research on advanced endoscopic detection and resection techniques has been presented in national and international conferences. His work on advanced resection of colonic polyps was awarded the Marsha Dreyer Award by the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in 2016. He has widely published on advanced endoscopy and continues to participate in endoscopy research.
He is a Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist in St George's University Hospital NHS Trust. His main interests are advanced therapeutic endoscopy (which include resection of large/complex colonic polyps) and endoscopy training. He leads the Complex Polyp Multi-Disciplinary Team and performs advanced endoscopic resections of complex colonic polyps in St George's Hospital. He is the current Training Lead for Endoscopy in St George's, which is recognised as a National Endoscopy Training Centre. He is also a National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme accredited endoscopist.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Gastroscopy (26%)
- Colonoscopy (17%)
- Stomach / Abdominal Pain (16%)
- Acid Reflux (8%)
- Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach) (7%)
- Others (25%)
Subspecialties
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
- General (Internal) Medicine
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
All conditions and treatments
- Stomach / Abdominal Pain
- Acid Reflux
- Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
- Bloating
- Crohn's Disease
- Diarrhoea
- Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) or Reflux
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Oesophagitis
- Achalasia
- Gastroscopy
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Bowel Cancer Screening
- Coloproctology
- Endoscopy (OGD)
- Liver Function Tests
- Video Consultation
- Removal of colonic polyps
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6145425
Qualifications
Education
MBChB
MRCP (London)
Memberships
Member of the British Society of Gastroenterology
Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
languages spoken
- English
- Malay
- Tamil
consultation fees
- New appointment: £250
- Follow-up appointment: £200
insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Bupa
- WPA
- Legal & General
- Cigna
- Aviva Health
- Aetna
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
Location
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(1846)
Chelsea Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom, SW1W 8RH
Chelsea Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom, SW1W 8RH
(1132)
164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
(609)
53 Parkside Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom, SW19 5NX
53 Parkside Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom, SW19 5NX
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
44 reviews
5
Dr Kandiah was very kind and listened attentively. He followed up my concerns assiduously and looked after me very well. He was very well organised and my whole experience went very smoothly.
5
I was very pleased with the medical care and advice I received from Dr Kandiah.He was very thorough,insightful and supportive.
5
I have been really impressed with Dr Kandiah at every stage of investigation, it has been a pleasure to have him as a consultant and I am happy and reassured by all his care. Thank you.
5
Dr Kandiah was extremely easy to talk to, very helpful, thorough, knowledgeable and clear. He made the procedure I needed so comfortable and easy. I would highly recommend him!
5
Dr Kandiah was excellent and explained everything very well, and was thorough in getting tests and investigations. Although my issue ended up not relating to gastro, he was able to quickly get me referrals to other specialists including a dietician.
5
My experience with Dr Kandiah was very positive. He was very careful to explain all aspects of my procedure and he was very thorough in all aspects.
5
Dr. Kandiah was a pleasure to deal with. He explained everything very well and figured what my issue could be in our first meeting together which was, in fact, correct. I am delighted to have chosen Dr. Kandiah. Thank you!
5
Coulsn't fault the experience
5
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional care and professionalism provided during my recent gastroenterology and colonoscopy procedure. As someone who was quite nervous about the process, your expertise and compassionate approach truly made a significant difference in my experience and I slept the whole procedure!!! Your clear communication, patience in addressing my concerns, and the overall quality of care I received were remarkable. I felt well-informed and reassured throughout the entire process, which greatly eased my anxiety.
5
Dr Kandiah is fantastic. He is such a lovely helpful and understanding patient man and above all very knowledgeable and professional - exactly what you hope every medical consultant would be like!
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A highly skilled advanced endoscopy and a very nice man
10 Mar 2024Professor Richard Pollok
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What are Dr. Kesavan Kandiah's reviews like?
Dr. Kesavan Kandiah's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 44 reviews
What languages does Dr. Kesavan Kandiah speak?
Dr. Kesavan Kandiah speaks English, Malay and Tamil
Where is Dr. Kesavan Kandiah located?
Dr. Kesavan Kandiah primarily practices at The Lister Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at Chelsea Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom, SW1W 8RH
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