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Dr Lushen Pillay

Verified Gastroenterology Colchester

Dr Lushen Pillay

2 years of experience 5.0 (7 verified reviews)

4,346+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Lushen Pillay at a glance

Dr Lushen Pillay is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Colchester, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 13+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Colchester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Lushen Pillay is a Consultant Gastroenterologist with specialist expertise in digestive health, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and endoscopy. He is currently based at Colchester Hospital, where he leads the IBD service, and also sees private patients for a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr Pillay completed higher specialist training in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine, including advanced subspecialty training in inflammatory bowel disease at Cambridge University Hospitals. He has extensive experience in diagnosing and managing both common and complex digestive disorders, combining evidence-based medicine with a personalised and compassionate approach to care.

He is highly experienced in gastroscopy and colonoscopy, and is accredited in both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy. He has performed thousands of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, with a particular interest in polyp removal, dysplasia surveillance, and the investigation of symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, rectal bleeding, and altered bowel habit.

Dr Pillay has a specialist interest in inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and microscopic colitis. He is experienced in the use of biologic therapies and advanced treatments for patients with complex disease.

Alongside his clinical work, Dr Pillay is actively involved in research and clinical trials, helping bring new treatments to patients. He has published in peer-reviewed medical journals and presented research at national and international conferences.

Patients value Dr Pillay’s calm, clear communication style and his commitment to ensuring they feel listened to, informed, and confident in their treatment plan. 

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

— Dr Lushen Pillay

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Colchester (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Colchester (GB)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-847672 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-516A18F2 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 971
Annual physical exam 99395 1,237
Vaccination administration 90471 205
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,386

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Lushen Pillay in consultation
IN OFFICE
Lushen Pillay with the team
WITH TEAM
Lushen Pillay at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 117s
Meet Lushen Pillay

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Lushen Pillay, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7756/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38685210 · cited by 35
  2. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Lushen Pillay, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6652/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33975536 · cited by 97
  3. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Lushen Pillay, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6866/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36193834 · cited by 79

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Colchester · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

7 verified reviews
4.95
★★★★⯨
7 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
98.0
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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 Lushen Pillay's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Lushen Pillay 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

Why local healthcare in Colchester matters

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  • What does Lushen Pillay specialise in?

    Lushen Pillay specialises in Gastroenterology in Colchester, GB. 13 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Lushen Pillay practise?

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    Lushen Pillay speaks English.

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