Inflammatory Bowel Disease team

Inflammatory Bowel Disease teamThe Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) team are dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient centered care for individuals living with Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease. The team are committed to stay at the forefront of Inflammatory Bowel Disease treatment meaning you have access to the latest and most effective care options.

Our Team

Our multi-disciplinary team (MDT) brings together a diverse group of healthcare professionals, including Gastroenterologists, Colorectal Surgeons, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Specialist Nurses, Dietitians, Radiologists and Histopathologists. This collaborative approach ensures that each patient receives personalised care tailored to patients specific needs.

Our Inflammatory Bowel Disease team consists of experienced professionals dedicated to your care, including:

  • Consultant Gastroenterologists/Physicians: Dr Farhad Peerally (IBD MDT lead), Dr Andy Dixon (Gastroenterology Head of Service), Dr Ajay Verma , Dr Muthi Kasimanickam, Dr Amr Eldahshan and Dr Andy Steele
  • Consultant Colorectal Surgeons: Mr Triantafyllos Doulias and Mr Khalid Hureibi
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nursing Team: Ms Michelle Skelton, Ms Amelia Lapsley, Ms Angie Robinson and Ms Linda Smith
  • Dietitian: Ms Aminder Sagoo
  • Radiologists: Dr Jamal Abdulkarim and Dr Sabahat Ather
  • Histopathologist: Dr Laura Aitken

For complex cases, our entire team comes together to discuss and plan the best course of treatment. This ensures that you receive comprehensive care that considers all aspects of your condition.

Our Services

Our skilled surgeons offer a wide range of surgical options for Inflammatory Bowel Disease team management, including:

  • Laparoscopic and open colectomy
  • Pouch surgery
  • Stricturoplasty
  • Partial colectomy
  • Drainage of abscesses
  • Surgery for fistulae
  • Advanced therapies
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease helpline to provide support and answer your questions between appointments

Nutritional Support 

Our dedicated dietitian provides expert nutritional guidance, an essential component of Inflammatory Bowel Disease management.

Research opportunities

As one of the most research-active centres in the UK, we offer our patients the opportunity to participate in various clinical trials. This not only contributes to the advancement of Inflammatory Bowel Disease treatment but also provides access to cutting-edge therapies.