Prof Pradeep Bhandari
Prof Bhandari went to National Cancer centre in Tokyo, Japan on a visiting fellowship in 2004 to train in principles of early diagnosis of Gi cancers and endoscopic treatment or early cancers to avoid surgery.
Bio
Prof Bhandari was one of the pioneers in introducing these services in UK and now runs an early cancer service which receives National and International referrals.
Prof Bhandari has been awarded various International awards and medals for his pioneering work in endoscopy. These include Hopkins prize (BSG), Crystal award (ASGE) and Freeland Barbour award (RCPE). He has a very keen academic interest with more then 100 peer reviewed publications. He has been appointed as the Head of research for European society of Gi Endoscopy.
More information
- Consultant Gastroenterologist
Queen Alexandra Hospital
- Professor of Gastroenterology
Portsmouth University
- Early gastrointestinal cancer diagnosis and endoscopic resections
- Endoscopic surgery
- Advanced endoscopic diagnosis
- Year qualified 1987
- SN Medical College, Jodhpur, India 1982-1987
Prof Bhandari has experience of Robotic endoscopy and has been involved in the development of a robotic endoscope which an be used to treat early cancers.
Prof Bhandari is a family man and enjoys travelling, good food, cricket and football.