Dr Alan Watson

MA MB BChir MRCP PhD

Consultant Gastroenterologist

Specialty: Gastroenterology

Location: Essex

Professional Profile

After graduating with distinction from Cambridge University Dr Watson trained in centres of excellence in the UK and abroad, before taking up  current post as Consultant Gastroenterologist at Barts Health, Whipps Cross Hospital.

Dr Watson is happy to discuss any intestinal condition and has particular expertise in the investigation and management of inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease), acid reflux, intestinal polyps, cancer screening, dyspepsia (indigestion) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

He has an excellent track record in endoscopy, providing expert gastroscopy and colonoscopy for investigation and treatment of gastro-intestinal problems. He is nationally accredited expert in cancer screening and advanced endoscopy.

Dr Watson has a background of excellent scientific & clinical research. His PhD at Cancer Research UK led to publications in world-class journals such as Nature and Nature Medicine. He continues with patient-centred research at Barts Health.

Specialises In

Abdominal pain
Acid reflux
Bleeding
Bowel cancer screening
Bowel problems
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Endoscopy (specialist in gastroscopy and colonoscopy)
Gallstones
Inflammatory bowel disease
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Liver disease (abnormal liver function tests)
Pancreatic conditions
Polyp removal (polypectomy)

Professional Memberships

Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians

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