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Dr Sohail Omar

Verified Gastroenterology Colchester

Dr Sohail Omar

2 years of experience 4.8 (2 verified reviews)

3,041+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Sohail Omar at a glance

Dr Sohail Omar 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 Sohail Omar is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, based at Colchester General Hospital. He specialises in general gastroenterology and advanced therapeutic endoscopy, with a particular interest in pancreatobiliary disease, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS). He is one of only a small number of specialists in the region performing EUS, an advanced procedure used to diagnose and manage complex pancreatic, biliary, and gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr Omar completed his medical training at King's College London, where he obtained both his MBBS and an additional BSc in Clinical and Molecular Endocrinology. He later completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education at University College London.

Following specialist training in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine across the East of England deanery, Dr Omar undertook an advanced post-CCT fellowship in Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy at The Royal London Hospital, further developing expertise in complex endoscopic procedures.

Dr Omar is an integral member of the hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) cancer team at Colchester General Hospital, working closely within a multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated and timely care for patients with suspected and confirmed HPB cancers.

Dr Omar provides comprehensive care for a wide range of digestive and liver conditions, including:


Abdominal pain and bloating

Changes in bowel habits

Acid reflux and indigestion

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Coeliac disease

Liver disease

Benign and malignant pancreatic conditions

Gallstone and biliary disorders


He performs both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including:


Gastroscopy

Colonoscopy including polypectomy (removal of polyps)

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

GI stenting and dilatations


Dr Omar believes strongly in delivering patient-centred, evidence-based care, ensuring that each patient receives clear communication, compassionate treatment, and management tailored to their individual needs.

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

— Dr Sohail Omar

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Colchester (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Colchester (GB)

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-799219 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-C1E20EA0 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,873
Annual physical exam 99395 2,391
Vaccination administration 90471 2,231
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,696

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 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sohail Omar
HEADSHOT
Sohail Omar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sohail Omar with the team
WITH TEAM
Sohail Omar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 60s
Meet Sohail Omar

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Sohail Omar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5449/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35494827 · cited by 41
  2. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
    Sohail Omar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2583/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37263219 · cited by 51

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

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 · sohail.omar@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

2 verified reviews
4.83
★★★★⯨
2 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
4.9
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.7
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
96.0
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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 Sohail Omar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Sohail Omar 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

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Colchester carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Sohail Omar specialise in?

    Sohail Omar specialises in Gastroenterology in Colchester, GB. 13 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Sohail Omar practise?

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  • What languages does Sohail Omar speak?

    Sohail Omar speaks English, Persian, Russian.

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