Dr Ramesh Arasaradnam

Dr Ramesh Arasaradnam is a highly distinguished Consultant Gastroenterologist and Professor of Gastroenterology who is dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients with complex digestive and bowel disorders. With a clinical focus on gut physiology, inflammatory bowel disease, and bowel cancer, he is committed to developing patient-friendly, non-invasive diagnostic tools. His clinical work is characterised by a reassuring and patient-centred approach, ensuring that individuals receive precise diagnoses and tailored treatment pathways for conditions such as bile acid diarrhoea and chronic bowel dysfunction.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Arasaradnam is a leading figure in medical research and education. He has served in prominent national leadership roles, including Academic Vice President at the Royal College of Physicians London and Chair of the Research Committee of the British Society of Gastroenterology. His pioneering research spans colon cancer biomarkers, bile acid pathophysiology, the gut microbiome, and the integration of artificial intelligence in capsule endoscopy. Notably, he was awarded an OBE in 2020 for his outstanding services to healthcare and clinical research.

Dr Arasaradnam obtained his primary medical qualification (MB BCh BAO) from Queen's University Belfast in 1996. He subsequently completed his specialist training in gastroenterology within the Sheffield Deanery and went on to earn a PhD from Newcastle University, focusing on molecular developments in colon cancer. He holds a Certificate in Clinical Education and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London, as well as a Fellow of the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He is also an active member of the British Society of Gastroenterology and the Midlands Gastroenterological Society.