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Dr. Tahir Akbar

Gastroenterology Basingstoke

Dr. Tahir Akbar

12 years of experience

5,931+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Tahir Akbar at a glance

Dr. Tahir Akbar is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Basingstoke, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 17+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Basingstoke, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Tahir Akbar is a Consultant Gastroenterologist working within the Diagnosis and Treatment Centre at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital.
Dr Akbar is experienced in treating a broad range of gastrointestinal conditions and disorders, and has a special interest in colorectal cancer in inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Akbar was awarded the British Society of Gastroenterology's prestigious ‘Leadership and Management Prize' in 2018.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsGastroscopy
Colonoscopy
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Bronchoscopy
Capsule endoscopy
Endoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal cancer in inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Colorectal cancer

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

— Dr. Tahir Akbar

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Basingstoke (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Basingstoke (GB)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-449143 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-3B3AED70 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,150
Annual physical exam 99395 2,280
Vaccination administration 90471 1,040
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,103

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Tahir Akbar
HEADSHOT
Tahir Akbar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Tahir Akbar with the team
WITH TEAM
Tahir Akbar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 86s
Meet Tahir Akbar

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Tahir Akbar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5283/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35785534 · cited by 190
  2. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Tahir Akbar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6345/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33485007 · cited by 164

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Basingstoke · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · tahir.akbar@euroclinics.example

Location

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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. Tahir Akbar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Tahir Akbar 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 Basingstoke matters

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  • What does Tahir Akbar specialise in?

    Tahir Akbar specialises in Gastroenterology in Basingstoke, GB. 17 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Tahir Akbar treat?

    Tahir Akbar treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Tahir Akbar practise?

    Tahir Akbar practises in Basingstoke, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Tahir Akbar speak?

    Tahir Akbar speaks English.

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