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Dr Vishal Saxena

Dr Vishal Saxena

Gastroenterologist

London, SE3 9UD

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33 years of experience
Verified profile
33 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.95

22 patient reviews

15 professional endorsements

4.95
Overall Experience
4.95
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.95
Explanation

149 recommendations for:

Gastroscopy(16)
Gastroenterology(13)
Colonoscopy(12)
Other(108)

Recent patient review

24 Mar 2024

He has always been professional, empathetic and friendly, amazing doctor and person

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About

Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Vishal Saxena is based in South London and works privately at the BMI Blackheath and BMI London Independent Hospitals. His NHS base is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. He has over 20 years as a Consultant and is highly experienced with an excellent reputation.

Dr Saxena's outpatient services include investigations of general gastrointestinal problems. He also offers high quality gastroscopy, colonoscopy. He has also established an excellent oesophageal testing centre.

His areas of interest are in the following areas:

  • Endoscopy, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy
  • Specialist oesophageal function testing (Bravo catheter free pH testing)
  • High Resolution Oesophageal Manometry
  • 24 hour pH and impedance testing
  • Oesophageal Disorders
  • Swallowing Problems
  • Bowel problems and rectal bleeding
  • Dyspepsia, reflux disease and investigation of reflux
  • Investigation of weight loss
  • Irritable bowel syndrome

Dr Saxena received his medical degree from Charing Cross and Westminister Medical School, as well as an intercalating honours degree in Pharmacology. He completed his specialised training at a number of London hospitals before joining Greenwich District Hospital as a consultant in 2000. He now works at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (part of the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust).

He has authored multiple peer-reviewed academic publications with special research interests in oesophageal diseases, reflux disorders, and swallowing issues. He is the current Chairman of the Medical Staff Committee at his NHS trust.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Gastroscopy (11%)
  • Gastroenterology (9%)
  • Colonoscopy (8%)
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) (8%)
  • Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) or Reflux (8%)
  • Others (56%)

Subspecialties
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Pancreaticobiliary Medicine (Bile Ducts & Pancreas)

All conditions and treatments
  • Acid Reflux
  • Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
  • Hiatus Hernia
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Barrett's Oesophagus
  • Diarrhoea
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Oesophagitis
  • Achalasia
  • Bloating
  • Gastroscopy
  • Bowel Cancer Screening
  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopy (OGD)
  • BRAVO Capsule
  • Colonic Stent
  • ERCP Procedure
  • Enteroscopy
  • Oesophageal Stent Insertion
  • Sigmoidoscopy

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3497036


Qualifications
  • BSc, Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School - 1987
  • MB BS, Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School - 1990
  • MRCP, RCP London - 1994
  • FRCP, RCP London - 2004

languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Urdu
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £195

insurers
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Bupa
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • General Medical
  • health-on-line
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • April
  • The Exeter
  • Groupama
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Cigna
  • Saga Insurance
  • CS Healthcare
  • Legal & General
  • WPA
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Four Points Assistance
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • Norwich Union
  • Aetna
  • The PHC

Location

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The Blackheath Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

4.8
(780)
40-42 Lee Terrace, London, United Kingdom, SE3 9UD
40-42 Lee Terrace, London, United Kingdom, SE3 9UD
Monday
17:30 - 20:00
Tuesday
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Wednesday
08:30 - 12:00
Thursday
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Friday
17:15 - 20:00
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4.7
(616)
1 Beaumont Square Stepney Green, London, United Kingdom, E1 4NL
1 Beaumont Square Stepney Green, London, United Kingdom, E1 4NL
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
12:30 - 14:30
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Reviews

All reviews(22)
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Last 7 days
Last 30 days
Last 6 months
Filter by condition:
Acid Reflux (6)
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis) (5)
Gastroscopy (3)
Hiatus Hernia (3)
Crohn's Disease (2)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

22 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He has always been professional, empathetic and friendly, amazing doctor and person

24 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hiatus Hernia
Acid Reflux
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very friendly approach. Listened to my issue asked questions and explained exactly what he would be doing. Continued to ask throughout if I understood or had any further questions

23 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hiatus Hernia
Gastroscopy
Acid Reflux

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Saxena is one the best Consultants I've had, he is very understanding, patient and very thorough in carrying out his prognosis prior to his diagnostics.

22 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have been under the care of Dr. Vishal Saxena for over 21 years, seeking treatment for a chronic bowel disease since the age of 20. Dr. Saxena's professionalism and expertise have been exemplary throughout our longstanding doctor-patient relationship. Beyond his profound knowledge in his field, Dr. Saxena's compassionate approach, genuine care, and unwavering commitment to go above and beyond his duties have truly been a blessing. Throughout the various stages of my treatment journey - from the initial diagnosis, multiple in-patient stays, numerous trials, to regular outpatient reviews and investigations - Dr. Saxena's meticulous attention to detail and personalized treatment plans have played a pivotal role in my journey to maintaining good health. Thanks to his dedicated efforts, I have been able to enjoy a fit and healthy life at the age of 41, steering clear of the need for surgical intervention. Dr. Saxena's dedication to his patients is evident in every aspect of his practice. His pride in his role as a consultant underscores his unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of care, making him not only a knowledgeable professional but also a true beacon of compassion and excellence in his field

21 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

A top class gastroenterologist with the perfect way of interacting with patients. Explains everything in a very friendly, sympathetic and clear manner. Highly recommended.

20 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gastroscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very professional and thorough but above all just a really nice bloke. It’s a real pleasure being in the care of such a gentleman.

01 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Endoscopy (OGD)
Hiatus Hernia
Acid Reflux

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have been seeing Dr Saxena for over 20 years. He has always been grate with me. He is kind friendly and has always has time to see me at short notice if i become unwell. He has helped me greatly with my condition helping me keep it under control with his advice.

01 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
Crohn's Disease

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent doctor. Highly recommended.

01 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Oesophagitis

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr. Saxena listened attentively to my health concerns and described what he believed to be the issue. He provided a thorough explanation of the proposed treatment, verifying that I understood the reasoning behind his prescription and that I did not have any known hypersensitivity to the medication. He assured me that should my symptoms worsen, I could reach out to him in order to schedule an additional appointment.

29 Feb 2024verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have been a paient under Dr Saxena for a number of years. Throughou this time he has always been very supportive, understanding, empathetic and has always been a true professional. He has always listened and is a true advocate of his profession.

23 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Gastroscopy (13)
Gastroenterology (13)
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) or Reflux (12)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (12)

15 endorsements

Dr Saxena is a highly respected senior Consultant with vast knowledge and experience in all areas of Gastroenterology. He runs a world class oesophgeal laboratory for the investigation of patients with indigestion, problems with swallowing and reflux. He is caring, has an excellent bedside manner and is very well liked by his patients. I would not hesitate to recommend him.

27 Jan 2024
Endorsed for
BRAVO Capsule
Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
Acid Reflux
+ 3 more

Dr Angad Dhillon

Gastroenterology
I have referred patients to them

Excellent opinion for reflux and other oesophageal conditions

24 Jan 2024
Endorsed for
LPR Reflux
GORD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

Dr John O'Donohue

Gastroenterology
Is a colleague

I have worked with Dr Saxena for more than 15 years - he is a thoughtful and intelligent physician on whom I can always rely to provide an excellent gastro-enterology opinion for my patients.

13 Nov 2023
Endorsed for
Gastroenterology
Gastroscopy
Colonoscopy
+ 9 more

Dr Catherine Mathews

Rheumatology
Is a colleague

Dr Saxena offers an excellent service for patients with digestive disorders, and has a superb bedside manner. Highly recommended.

29 Oct 2020
Endorsed for
Gastroenterology
Gastroscopy
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) or Reflux
+ 7 more

Dr Jason Dunn

Gastroenterology
I have looked after their patients

FAQ

What are Dr Vishal Saxena's reviews like?

Dr Vishal Saxena's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 22 reviews

What languages does Dr Vishal Saxena speak?

Dr Vishal Saxena speaks English, Hindi and Urdu

Where is Dr Vishal Saxena located?

Dr Vishal Saxena primarily practices at The Blackheath Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at 40-42 Lee Terrace, London, United Kingdom, SE3 9UD
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What are Dr Vishal Saxena working hours?

Dr Vishal Saxena is working Monday (17:30 - 20:00), Wednesday (08:30 - 12:00, 12:30 - 14:30), Friday (17:15 - 20:00)

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