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Dr Venkata Pawan Kumar Lekharaju

Verified Gastroenterology Cheadle

Dr Venkata Pawan Kumar Lekharaju

5 years of experience 5.0 (14 verified reviews)

4,190+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
5
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Venkata Pawan Kumar Lekharaju at a glance

Dr Venkata Pawan Kumar Lekharaju is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Cheadle, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Cheadle, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Venkata Pawan Kumar Lekharaju is a Consultant Gastroenterologist with a specialist interest in hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) medicine at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. He has been a dual specialist in both Gastroenterology and General Medicine since 2015.

After earning his MBBS in 2001 from Andhra Medical College, Dr Lekharaju went on to complete his MD and achieved membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), including accreditation in Gastroenterology.

He provides expert assessment and management across the full spectrum of general gastroenterology, prioritising evidence‑based care and personalised treatment plans for every patient.

Clinical Expertise

Dr Lekharaju specialises in the diagnosis and management of:


Reflux disease and heartburn





Bloating






Poor appetite






Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and disorders of gut–brain interaction


Gut microbiome–related conditions

Change in bowel habit





Chronic abdominal pain 






General gastrointestinal symptoms like urgency, diarrhoea, bleeding and incontinence.


Iron deficiency anaemia

Abnormal liver function tests

Gallbladder and biliary dysfunction





Pancreatic disorders (cysts, pancreatic enzyme deficiency)






All types of liver disorders including fatty liver, liver fibrosis, liver cysts

Advanced Diagnostic Procedures

Dr Lekharaju offers a comprehensive range of specialist investigations, including:


Oesophageal manometry – for swallowing disorders and oesophageal motility assessment

24‑hour pH monitoring – for diagnosing reflux disease





Capsule endoscopy – high‑resolution imaging of the small bowel and large bowel


Breath testing for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)

Tests for bile acid malabsorption





HIDA scan – for gallbladder function assessment






Stool tests of pancreatic function, Inflammatory bowel disease, FIT test






Liver scans including Fibroscan, MRI and CT scans





Endoscopic Expertise

Dr Lekharaju is highly skilled in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including:






Gastroscopy, sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy






Bowel cancer screening colonoscopy


Therapeutic endoscopy (polyp removal, bleeding management)

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

ERCP – endoscopic management of bile duct disorders

Medical and endoscopic management of bile duct stones


His endoscopic practice focuses on safe, high‑quality procedures with a strong emphasis on patient comfort and excellent clinical outcomes.

Approach to Care

Dr Lekharaju is known for his calm, approachable manner and clear communication style. He works closely with patients to understand their symptoms, provide accurate diagnosis, and create tailored management plans—integrating diet, lifestyle, medical therapy, and evidence‑based interventions.

He collaborates with dietitians, physiologists, surgeons, radiologists, and specialist nurses to deliver a multidisciplinary, patient‑centred approach.

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

— Dr Venkata Pawan Kumar Lekharaju

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Cheadle (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Cheadle (GB)
  3. 2021–2022 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-653895 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-E86F85FB · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 897
Annual physical exam 99395 2,887
Vaccination administration 90471 1,599
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,368

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Venkata Pawan Kumar Lekharaju
HEADSHOT
Venkata Pawan Kumar Lekharaju in consultation
IN OFFICE
Venkata Pawan Kumar Lekharaju with the team
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Venkata Pawan Kumar Lekharaju at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 117s
Meet Venkata Pawan Kumar Lekharaju

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Venkata Pawan Kumar Lekharaju, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8095/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38532030 · cited by 105
  2. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Venkata Pawan Kumar Lekharaju, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4779/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39376588 · cited by 115
  3. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Venkata Pawan Kumar Lekharaju, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9066/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36983935 · cited by 5

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Cheadle · 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 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology 2026-03-20 · 7 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology? 2026-01-17 · 9 min read

For international patients

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Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

14 verified reviews
4.95
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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
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 Venkata Pawan Kumar Lekharaju's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Venkata Pawan Kumar Lekharaju 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.

Dr Venkata Pawan Kumar Lekharaju is one of 792 gastroenterology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse gastroenterology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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