Dr Akeel Alisa is an experienced Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Physician. He was awarded his medical degree from Cambridge University (Girton College) in 1993 and trained at various leading London hospitals: King’s College, University College London and St George’s. He has gained experience in all aspects of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and general medicine.
He became a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (London) in 1998 and has been awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (London). He was awarded an MD by UCL in 2012.
Dr Alisa is the founder and director of Leaders in Gastrointestinal Care London (LGCL), and a Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Physician at the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust (Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals). He is a director at Kensington International Clinic, Centre of Excellence in Gastroenterology, as well as Medical Director and Lead in Endoscopy and Gastroenterology Services at Elective Services (ES).
He is Local Lead in Endoscopy Training and a faculty member at St George’s National Endoscopy Training Centre and United European Gastroenterology. He offers patients evidence-based informed choice and a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.
Qualifications: BSc, MB BChir (Cambridge), MRCP (Gastro), MD (Res.) UCL, FRCP (London)
Areas of expertise
Gastroenterology
- Irritable bowel syndrome and food intolerance
- Coeliac disease
- Heartburn, acid reflux and indigestion
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation, diarrhoea and changes in bowel habit
- Travellers’ diarrhoea
- Inflammatory bowel disease: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
- Weight loss and nutrition
- Gastrointestinal bleeding and positive qFIT test
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) test
- Lactose and fructose intolerance tests
- Anaemia
- Digestive tract cancer screening
Upper and lower diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Complex polyp removal by endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
- Stricture dilatation and stent insertion
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Feeding tubes (PEG/PEJ)
- Capsule endoscopy
Videos of Dr Alisa describing various endoscopy procedures are available on Answercast: watch the videos.
Hepatology (liver disease)
- Abnormal liver tests
- Viral hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Monitoring of chronic liver disease
- Non-invasive test for liver scarring (FibroScan)
- Alcohol-related liver disease
- Pancreatic disease
Private practice
Dr Alisa has an established private practice at the following hospitals:
Central London
- Kensington International Clinic, 2 North Terrace, SW3 2BA, Kensington
- Wellington Hospital and Platinum Diagnostic Centre, St John’s Wood
- Royal Free Private Patient Unit, Hampstead
North London
- Spire Bushey and 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 the Liver
- British Medical Association
- United European Gastroenterology
- European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Research
- Research undertaken at the Institute of Hepatology, focusing on cirrhosis and the UK’s first living related liver transplant
- Other aspects of general gastroenterology and endoscopy
- Numerous peer-reviewed publications
- Invited speaker at various national and international meetings
- After-dinner speeches for the George Best charity and other charities
- Mentioned in several George Best autobiographies and books
Personal profile
- British, born in New York, USA
- Interested in travelling worldwide, including the USA, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East
- Enjoys cycling, walking and swimming
Approach to care
“I recognise the importance of a patient-centred 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 Alisa MD FRCP
Dr Akeel Alisa’s profile on PHIN (Private Healthcare Information Network)
