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Dr. Akshay Kapoor

Verified Gastroenterology Sheffield

Dr. Akshay Kapoor

10 years of experience 4.9 (20 verified reviews)

2,883+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Akshay Kapoor at a glance

Dr. Akshay Kapoor is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Sheffield, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Akshay Kapoor is a consultant paediatric gastroenterologist with over 15 years of experience, specialising in paediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). He trained at esteemed institutions in India and Canada, graduating with honours from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, before completing his residency in Paediatrics at Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, where he was awarded the best resident award.

Following his initial training, Dr. Kapoor pursued further specialisation in Gastroenterology, focusing on Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease at the renowned SickKids Hospital in Toronto, Canada.

Currently, Dr. Kapoor leads the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Service in Sheffield, managing the care of over 350 patients from Sheffield and surrounding regions. His expertise lies in treating difficult-to-manage IBD, offering second opinions, and utilising newer therapies. He also regularly treats children with abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, coeliac disease, food allergies, and bleeding in stools.

Dr. Kapoor has authored over 35 peer-reviewed articles in international journals and co-authored the Textbook of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. He is the Principal Investigator for several international trials and frequently lectures at national and international conferences.

A JAG certified endoscopist, Dr. Kapoor is skilled in Upper GI Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, foreign body removal, polypectomy, and variceal banding. He is actively involved in training and mentoring gastroenterology trainees and endoscopists at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, where he also serves as a clinical and educational supervisor.

Dr. Kapoor’s research contributions have earned him several prestigious awards, including the International Paediatric Transplant Association Award for Best Scientific Paper in 2012 and 2013, and the World Congress of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Award for Best Young Investigator in 2012. He has also received the Young Investigator Award in 2015 and 2019. He has also been awarded the Sheffield Star Award for his contribution to Gastrointestinal research.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Akshay Kapoor

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Sheffield (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad de Navarra, Sheffield (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-837868 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-23A3A4A1 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,742
Annual physical exam 99395 1,560
Vaccination administration 90471 1,896
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,935

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Akshay Kapoor in consultation
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Akshay Kapoor at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 98s
Meet Akshay Kapoor

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
    Akshay Kapoor, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4282/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30364336 · cited by 14
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Akshay Kapoor, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3463/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38686705 · cited by 84

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Gastroenterology European Annual Congress (Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Gastroenterology National Society Meeting · Sheffield · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Sheffield · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · akshay.kapoor@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

20 verified reviews
4.90
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Akshay Kapoor's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Akshay Kapoor treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • Where does Akshay Kapoor practise?

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