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Dr Sampath de Silva

Gastroenterologist

Chertsey, KT16 0RQ

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17 years of experience
Verified profile
17 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.80

6 patient reviews

4.80
Overall Experience
4.80
Bedside manner
4.80
Explanation

7 recommendations for:

Colonoscopy(2)
Acid Reflux(1)
Autoimmune Hepatitis(1)
Other(3)

Recent patient review

20 Sep 2023

Very helpful - taking time to explain options. Patient focused approach.

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About

Dr Sampath De Silva is a well experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Ashford and St Peter's NHS Trust, seeing private patients at The Runnymede Hospital. With a primary focus on liver disease, he adeptly manages patients with various gastroenterological conditions. Dr De Silva holds the position of training lead for endoscopy at Ashford and St Peter's NHS Trust, where he regularly performs upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures.

Dr De Silva obtained his undergraduate degree from St George's, University of London in 2006. Throughout his advanced gastroenterology training, he gained invaluable experience working at renowned medical institutions such as the Liver and Gastroenterology Units at the Royal London Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, and King's College Hospital. In 2019, he successfully completed his PhD in liver disease research from Queen Mary, University of London. His expertise is evident through his authorship of medical journal articles and presentations at both local and national medical meetings.

Dr De Silva has made significant contributions to the hepatology service at St Peter's Hospital, particularly in the management of advanced liver disease and viral hepatitis. His exceptional work in this field earned him the prestigious recognition of being named the Clinical Team Member of the Year at Ashford and St Peter's NHS Trust in 2021. Dr De Silva is also actively involved in training junior doctors in gastroenterology at the trust and serves as an endoscopy trainer for both upper and lower gastrointestinal procedures. Furthermore, he holds the position of honorary lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Colonoscopy (29%)
  • Acid Reflux (14%)
  • Autoimmune Hepatitis (14%)
  • Hepatology (14%)
  • Nausea and Vomiting (14%)
  • Others (14%)

Subspecialties
  • Hepatology
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

All conditions and treatments
  • Colonoscopy
  • Acid Reflux
  • Autoimmune Hepatitis
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Primary Billiary Cholangitis (PBC)
  • Alcohol Related Liver Problems
  • Cirrhosis
  • Constipation
  • Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
  • Endoscopy (OGD)

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6141373

Royal College of Physicians

No. 141937

British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG)

No. 64891


Qualifications

BSc - St George's, University of London, UK in 2003

MBBS - St George's, University of London, UK in 2006

PhD - Queen Mary, University of London, UK in 2019

FRCP - Royal College of Physicians of London, UK in 2021


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £220
  • Follow-up appointment: £140

insurers
  • Cigna
  • Vitality Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Aetna
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Healix
  • WPA
  • Bupa

Location

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The Runnymede Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

4.86
(210)
Guildford Road Ottershaw, Chertsey, United Kingdom, KT16 0RQ
Guildford Road Ottershaw, Chertsey, United Kingdom, KT16 0RQ
Monday
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Tuesday
14:00 - 17:00
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Reviews

All reviews
Colonoscopy (2)
Acid Reflux (1)
Autoimmune Hepatitis (1)
Hepatology (1)
Nausea and Vomiting (1)

6 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Very helpful - taking time to explain options. Patient focused approach.

20 Sep 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy

4

4.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside manner
4.00
Explanation

I found Dr de Silva very kind and reassuring with great bedside manner and very clear and understandable with his explanations and diagnoses

05 Sep 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Dr de Silva was extremely professional at all times, demonstrated a huge amount of care and compassion and explained the procedure I had from start to finish, including any potential risks.

05 Sep 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Dr de Silva was excellent - he explained very clearly, took time to make sure I understood and was very approachable and caring. An excellent gentleman

03 Aug 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Acid Reflux

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

I found the whole experience with Dr de Silva stress free,he is a lovely,patient,sympathetic men,easy to talk to and good at listening to my concerns,I found all his team,especially his secretary kind and helpful.

18 Jul 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Nausea and Vomiting

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Dr De Silva is knowledgeable, personable and extremely approachable. His manner puts you at ease immediately. He fills you with confidence. I felt I was really in good hands. Would strongly recommend this Doctor.

17 Jul 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hepatology
Primary Billiary Cholangitis (PBC)
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What are Dr Sampath de Silva's reviews like?

Dr Sampath de Silva's overall patient rating is 4.8 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 5 reviews

What languages does Dr Sampath de Silva speak?

Dr Sampath de Silva speaks English

Where is Dr Sampath de Silva located?

Dr Sampath de Silva primarily practices at The Runnymede Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at Guildford Road Ottershaw, Chertsey, United Kingdom, KT16 0RQ
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Dr Sampath de Silva is working Tuesday (14:00 - 17:00)

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