Consultant

Dr Sameer Zar

Consultant Gastroenterologist
PhD, MBBS, FRCP
Male Consultant Silhouette

Dr Zar is Consultant Gastroenterologist whose specialist clinical interests include upper and lower GI cancer, IBS, Crohn’s/colitis, reflux disease, Barrett’s oesophagus, pancreas and liver disorders. He is a recognised expert in colonoscopy, endoscopy and ERCP, and runs a GI physiology laboratory and specialist hepatitis service at the St Helier Hospital.

Gastroenterology
English, Hindi
In-person
£200
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Treatments

Available treatments from Dr Sameer Zar
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Capsule endoscopy

We provide a first-class video capsule endoscopy service to diagnose conditions of the small bowel.

Coeliac disease treatment

Coeliac disease is usually suspected when someone has severe abdominal symptoms and also shows signs of malnourishment or anaemia

12 consultants available

Colonoscopy

Our first-class colonoscopy service screens for bowel cancer and investigates other problems affecting the colon. Available Saturdays as well as weekdays.

Crohn's Disease - abdominal surgery

Crohn’s disease causes inflammation of your bowel. Surgery is usually recommended if medication fails to improve your symptoms.

5 consultants available

Duodenal ulcer treatment

Testing and treatment for an ulcer in your intestines. Treatments include medication or surgery.

12 consultants available

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

At The London Clinic we provide a private endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) service to diagnose biliary and pancreatic disease.

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

Our leading endoscopic ultrasound service diagnoses problems affecting the upper digestive system. Available Saturdays as well as weekdays. Find out more.

Flexible sigmoidoscopy

We provide a first-class sigmoidoscopy service to diagnose and monitor conditions of the large bowel.

Gastroscopy

Our first-class gastroscopy service diagnoses conditions affecting the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum.

Haemorrhoids treatment

We offer a range of first-class treatments for haemorrhoids that can stop you experiencing pain, itching and general discomfort.

14 consultants available

Heartburn and gastro-oesophageal treatments

At The London Clinic we provide a private heartburn treatment service.

13 consultants available

Related conditions

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Barrett's oesophagus

Our world-class gastroenterologists are highly experienced at diagnosing and treating Barrett's oesophagus.

1 treatment available

Bowel cancer

The cause of most bowel cancers is still unknown, but we do know that risk increases with age.

3 treatments available

Coeliac disease

Coeliac disease is an allergic response to the molecule gluten, which is found in wheat, rye and barley.

1 treatment available

Colorectal cancer

Our world-class oncologists and colorectal surgeons are highly experienced at diagnosing and treating colorectal cancer. Speak to our team to find out more

2 treatments available

Ulcerative colitis

At The London Clinic we provide a private ulcerative colitis treatment service. Book a consultation with one of our world renowned specialists.

2 treatments available

Haemorrhoids

piles, internal haemorrhoids, external haemorrhoids

2 treatments available

Heartburn and gastro-oesophageal reflux

GORD is the acronym for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, which is what most people would refer to as heartburn.

1 treatment available

Pancreatitis treatment

At The London Clinic we provide a private pancreatitis treatment service.

1 treatment available

Hernia

The most common symptom of a hernia is a swelling in the groin or abdomen that may be more noticeable when you cough, strain or stand up.

1 treatment available

Polyps

Polyps are growths in your bowel that are non-cancerous. A polyp may have a distinct stalk and a head, while in other cases they’re much flatter.

3 treatments available

Bio

Dr Zar completed postgraduate training in General Medicine and Gastroenterology in the South West Thames Scheme and trained at various hospitals including Kings Liver Unit, Mayday and St Helier University Hospitals. He was awarded a PhD by the University of London for my research work at St George's Hospital Medical School, London. He researched the role of food hypersensitivity in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and its effect on gastrointestinal motility and has published several articles in leading international journals.

 

More information

  • Year qualified 1989
  • Quaid-i-Azam University 1984 to 1989

 

  • Consultant Gastroenterologist and Lead for Upper GI Cancer
    St Helier Hospital
  • Consultant Gastroenterologist and Lead for Upper GI Cancer
    Royal Marsden Hospital

 

 

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