An initial consultation with Dr Rishi Fofaria is from £220.
Dr Rishi Fofaria
Consultant Gastroenterologist
BSc (Hons), MB BS, MRCP
Specialises in
- Abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Gastroscopy and colonoscopy
- Digestive disorders
I am a Consultant Gastroenterologist and General Physician with a specialist interest in digestive disorders. I have worked as a Gastroenterologist since 2013 and have developed a reputation for truly holistic care whilst offering the latest in evidence based treatments.
I regularly see patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), acid reflux, non-specific abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation disorders and those with concerns regarding GI cancers amongst other common liver and digestive disorders.
I am a fully accredited upper and lower GI endoscopist performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures e.g. polyp detection and removal.
To date, I have performed over 3,000 gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures with no serious adverse events and I consistently meet the high standards set by the specialty quality assurance group (JAG) including polyp detection rates and patient comfort scores.
I qualified from Imperial College and University College London Medical School with Distinction before starting my training in the North West Thames London rotation. I pursued research in IBD and quality improvement in addition to completing an Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at St Mark's Hospital.
My NHS practice is based at the West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust where I am the Clinical Lead for the Lower GI Suspected Cancer Pathway (TAS), Clinical Nutrition and Outpatients. I have published journal articles and received local and national awards for my work in inflammatory bowel disease and quality improvement and the Star of West Herts Award for Innovation and Development (2024).
My goal is to create a supportive environment where my patients feel heard, understood and confident in my treatment.
General Medical Council Number: 7044320
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Rishi Fofaria at Spire include:
Gastroenterology
- Bowel disorder test
- Cancer tests
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Gastroscopy
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Colonoscopy
Gastroenterology
Gastrointestinal surgery
Gastrointestinal cancer
Qualification and professional memberships
BSc (Hons) / Imperial College / 2006
Medical Sciences and Management
MB BS / University College London Medical School / 2009
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
MRCP / Royal College of Physicians (London) / 2012
Member of the Royal College of Physicians
Professional memberships
The British Society of Gastroenterology
Current NHS posts
West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Personal profile
I enjoy spending time with my wife and 2 children, cycling and watching team sports.
Contact information
| Private secretary | Ms Zoe Turner |
| Private secretary telephone | 01634 393070 |
| Private secretary email | zoe@medicalsecserv.co.uk |