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Dr Vishal Saxena

Verified Gastroenterology London

Dr Vishal Saxena

10 years of experience 5.0 (86 verified reviews)

11,350+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
4
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Vishal Saxena at a glance

Dr Vishal Saxena is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 36+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2012). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

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.

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

— Dr Vishal Saxena

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-612392 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-ECD4CCE2 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 729
Annual physical exam 99395 1,351
Vaccination administration 90471 479
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,096

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 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Vishal Saxena
HEADSHOT
Vishal Saxena in consultation
IN OFFICE
Vishal Saxena with the team
WITH TEAM
Vishal Saxena at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 67s
Meet Vishal Saxena

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Vishal Saxena, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6282/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36306404 · cited by 97
  2. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Vishal Saxena, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4474/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34562856 · cited by 155

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — London · 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 · dr.vishal.saxena@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

86 verified reviews
4.99
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86 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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 Vishal Saxena's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Vishal Saxena 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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  • What does Vishal Saxena specialise in?

    Vishal Saxena specialises in Gastroenterology in London, GB. 36 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Vishal Saxena treat?

    Vishal Saxena treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Vishal Saxena practise?

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  • What languages does Vishal Saxena speak?

    Vishal Saxena speaks English, Hindi, Urdu.

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