Experienced Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Physician. Awarded his medical degree from Cambridge University in 1993, Girton College
Trained at various leading London hospitals: King’s College, University College London & St George’s
Gained experience in all aspects of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endoscopy and General Medicine
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (London) in 1998
Awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (London)

Founder/Director: 
Leaders in Gastrointestinal Care London (LGCL)
Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & Physician
Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust
Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals
Director at Kensington International Clinic:
Centre of Excellence in Gastroenterology

Medical Director,
Lead in Endoscopy & Gastroenterology Services:
Elective Services (ES)

Qualifications:

BSc, MB;BChir (Cambridge), MRCP (Gastro), MD (Res.) UCL, FRCP (London) 

Areas of Interest:

Gastroenterology:

•  Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Food Intolerance
•  Coeliac disease
•  Heartburn, Acid Reflux & Indigestion
•  Abdominal Pain
•  Constipation, Diarrhoea and Changes in Bowel Habit
•  Travellers Diarrhoea
•  Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Ulcerative Colitis / Crohn’s Disease
•  Weight Loss & Nutrition
•  Gastrointestinal Bleeding & positive qFIT Test
•  Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Test (SIBO)
•  Lactose and Fructose Intolerance Tests
•  Anaemia
•  Digestive Tract Cancer Screening

Upper and Lower Diagnostic & Therapeutic Endoscopy;

•  Gastroscopy
•  Colonoscopy
•  Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
•  Complex polyp removal by endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
•  Stricture dilatation & Stent insertion
•  Gastrointestinal bleeding
•  Feeding tubes   (PEG/PEJ)
•  Capsule Endoscopy

Dr Akeel Alisa videos Describing Various Endoscopy Procedures;

video link

Hepatology (Liver Disease)

•  Abnormal Liver Tests
•  Viral Hepatitis
•  Cirrhosis
•  Fatty Liver Disease
•  Monitoring Chronic Liver Disease
•  Non-invasive Test for Liver Scarring (Fibroscan)
•  Alcohol Related Liver Disease
•  Pancreatic Disease

 Professional Profile:

– Experienced Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Physician

– Awarded his medical degree from Cambridge University in 1993, Girton College

– Trained at various leading London hospitals: King’s College, University College London & St George’s

– Gained experience in all aspects of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endoscopy and General Medicine

– Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (London) in 1998

– Awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (London)

– Awarded MD from UCL in 2012

– Local Lead in Endoscopy Training

– Faculty at St George’s National Endoscopy Training Centre & United European Gastroenterology

– Offers evidence based informed choice & multidisciplinary approach in treating patients

Established Private Practice at the following Hospitals:
Central London:
– Kensington International Clinic – 2 north terrace , SW3 2BA – Kensington.
– Wellington Hospital & Platinum Diagnostic Centre, St Johns Wood
– Royal Free Private Patient Unit, Hampstead

North London:

– Spire Bushey & Spire Diagnostic centre – Elstree
– BMI (Kings Oak, Cavell) – Enfield
– BMI Hendon
– Highgate Hospital
– Hadley Wood – Barnet
– HCA Elstree

Professional memberships:

•  Royal College of Physicians (Fellowship)
•  British Society of Gastroenterology
•  British Association for the Study of Liver
•  British Medical Association
•  United European Gastroenterology
•  European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Research:

– Undertook at the Institute of Hepatology, focusing on cirrhosis & UK first living related liver transplant
– Other aspects of General Gastroenterology & Endoscopy
– Published numerous peer reviewed papers
– An invited speaker at various national and international meetings
– After dinner speeches for the George Best charity & other charities
– Mentioned in several George Best Autobiographies & Books

Personal Profile:

•  British, born In New York, USA
•  Interest in travelling world-wide including USA, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East
•  Enjoys cycling, walking and swimming

” I recognise the importance of a patient-centered medical experience, providing evidence-based seamless management, communicated clearly to patients.

It’s a privilege to serve the communities of London and North London counties with high quality medical care and procedures ”

Dr Akeel lisa MD FRCP

https://www.phin.org.uk/profiles/consultants/dr-akeel-alisa-126216