An initial consultation with Dr Alistair James Makin is from £200.
Dr Alistair James Makin
Consultant Gastroenterologist
MB BS, MD, FRCP
Specialises in
- Abdominal pain
- Pancreas disease
- Liver and bile duct disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Endoscopy
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Virtual consultations:
I have been a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Manchester Royal Infirmary since 1988, specialising in pancreato biliary diseases and interventional endoscopy. I also have an expertise in the management of complex inflammatory bowel disease using a wide range of immunosuppression and biological therapy. I perform a wide range of therapeutic endoscopic procedures including ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound. I am also a registered bowel cancer screening colonoscopist. I regularly see patients with complex pancreatic disease and have a particular interest in recurrent acute and chronic pancreatitis.
I see new patients with general gastroenterological complaints including: reflux and indigestion, nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea and constipation, IBS, iron deficiency anaemia and rectal bleeding. I also have significant experience in the management of inflammatory bowel disease, both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease; and I regularly see patients suffering from pancreatitis (both recurrent acute and chronic) and gallstone disease. I have expertise in general hepatology including: abnormal function tests, liver disease, cirrhosis and portal hypertension.
I perform the following procedures: sigmoidoscopy, ERCP, colonoscopy including polypectomy and EMR and gastroscopy including dilatation, peg insertion and therapy for bleeding. In addition to EUS - cancer staging, FNA, cyst drainage and necrosectomy.
I am a member of the regional HPB MDT based at Manchester Royal Infirmary which manages the majority of HPB cancers in Greater Manchester.
General Medical Council Number: C3354001
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Alistair James Makin at Spire include:
Gastroenterology
- Colonoscopy
- Gastroscopy
- Liver disease
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Other treatments
- Bile duct disease
- Bowel cancer screening
- Diarrhoea
- ERCP
- Gallstones
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Iron deficient anaemia
- Pancreatic cancer
- Pancreatic cysts
- Pancreatitis - acute and chronic
- Reflux
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Manchester Hospital.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Endoscopy
Inflammatory bowel disease
Pancreatology
Special clinical interests: Bowel cancer screening; ERCP; Pancreatic disease - acute and chronic pancreatitis.
Qualification and professional memberships
MBBS / University of London / 1988
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MD / University of London / 1997
Doctor of Medicine
FRCP / Royal College of Physicians, London / 2005
Fellow of Royal College of Physicians
Professional memberships
Pancreatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland
British Society of Gastroenterology
American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Professional leadership
Clinical Director of South Manchester Bowel Cancer Screening Program
Current NHS posts
Consultant Gastroenterologist, Manchester Royal Infirmary.
Personal profile
I am married with four children and my hobbies include fishing, golf and skiing.
Contact information
| Telephone | Self-pay 0161 825 0954 |
| Private secretary | Rose Flynn |
| Private secretary telephone | 0161 447 6760 |
| Private secretary email | rose.flynn@spirehealthcare.com |