An initial consultation with Professor Pradeep Bhandari is from £250.
Professor Pradeep Bhandari
Consultant Gastroenterologist
MBBS, MD, MRCP
Specialises in
- General gastroenterology
- Acid reflux
- Inflammatory bowel diseases
- Endoscopic procedures
- Gastrointestinal cancers
I am a General Gastroenterologist with expertise in advanced endoscopic procedures, screening and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers. I have a special interest in diseases of the stomach and intestines.
I commonly accept referrals for patients needing endoscopy or presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms like: dyspepsia, change in bowel habit, rectal bleeding, weight loss inflammatory bowel diseases, irritable bowel disease and abnormal liver function tests.
I trained in the Wessex region and worked at various hospitals in the region including, Poole, Bournemouth, Southampton and Winchester.
In 2004, I received a visiting fellowship to work at one of the world's leading endoscopy units at the National Cancer Centre in Tokyo, Japan. I worked with pioneers of new endoscopic techniques involved in diagnosis and endoscopic treatment of cancers.
Based on my experience and skills acquired in Japan I have significantly influenced the diagnosis, screening, surveillance and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers in this region.
I regularly receive referrals from other regional hospitals for chromoendoscopy and endoscopic mucosal resection (endoscopic removal of cancers without the need for radical surgery). In 2013, I received two prestigious awards; the Hopkins Endoscopy Award for technical innovation in the field of endoscopy, by the British Society of Gastroenterology and the Crystal Award for research in early cancer diagnosis by the American Gastroenterology Association.
General Medical Council Number: C4466499
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Professor Pradeep Bhandari at Spire include:
Gastroenterology
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Gastroscopy
Other treatments
- Endoscopy
- Gastrointestinal cancer
- Inflammatory bowel disease
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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 Portsmouth Hospital.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal cancer
Gastrointestinal surgery
Inflammatory bowel disease
Special clinical interests: Investigations and management of Dyspepsia. Rectal bleeding. Cancer screening. Cancer surveillance. Barrett's oesophagus. Crohn's and Colitis Surveilance. Advanced endoscopy (Zoom endoscopy, chromoendoscopy, endoscopic mucosal resection) endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). Enteroscopy.
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
Chair of the British Society of Gastroenterologists (BSG) Cancer Group
British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG)
American Gastroenterology Association (AGA)
British Medical Association (BMA)
Research and publications
I undertook a period of comprehensive research at Southampton university hospital investigating the link between chronic inflammation and development of cancers in gastrointestinal tract. I am still very actively involved in various research projects and am a member of the panel of expert European Gastroentrologists reviewing endoscopy related research submitted to European society of Gastroenterology.
Media Coverage
Current NHS posts
Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist, Portsmouth Hospital NHS Trust.
Personal profile
I enjoy playing cricket, badminton and hockey in my spare time, as well as cooking and mixing eastern spices in western dishes and vice versa.
Contact information
| Private secretary | Fanni Tarsoly |
| Private secretary telephone | 07849 736 914 |
| Private secretary email | profbhandaripa@gmail.com |