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Professor Aftab Ala

Maag-darm-leverziekten Kent

Professor Aftab Ala

13 jaar ervaring

2,292+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
2
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Aftab Ala at a glance

Professor Aftab Ala is a Maag-darm-leverziekten practitioner based in Kent, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 34+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Kent, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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Professor Ala is  a highly accomplished internationally recognised Consultant Physician. Since 2004, he has served as a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist and held positions of Lead Clinician at the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Royal Surrey County Hospital where he is also Professional Director of Research and Development. Additionally, he is Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Surrey in Guildford and Professor of Hepatology at the Institute of Liver Studies at King's College Hospital in London and Chair of Rare Liver Disease Special Interest Group at the British Association for the study of the Liver (BASL).

He obtained his medical qualification from Charing Cross & Westminster (Imperial College Medical School) in London 1992. Professor Ala pursued specialised training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at renowned internationallly recognised institutions such as King's and Royal Free Hospitals in London. His dedication to advancing his expertise led him to be awarded an Advanced Hepatology Fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, USA, from 2003 to 2004. During this fellowship, his focus was on rare liver diseases and liver/bowel transplantation.

Professor Ala earned a PhD from University College, London, and received a Wellcome Trust Research Training fellowship. His research focused on immune and inflammatory mechanisms that connect liver and gut diseases.

Professor Ala's vast skill set enables him to perform a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in endoscopy, colonoscopy, and fibroscan. He is widely recognised for his expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing complex gastroenterology, liver, and pancreatobiliary diseases (HPB), including cancer. The Royal Surrey County Hospital is proud to be one of the National HPB and Hepatology centres.

Throughout his career, Professor Ala has made significant contributions to the field of medicine and research. He has authored or contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed international publications and delivered numerous oral presentations related to his ongoing research programmes in liver and digestive  diseases and health inequality supported by the National Institute for the Health and Care Research and MRC

Professor Ala is an active member of several prestigious medical organisations, including:


Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London

British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG)

British Association for the Study of the Liver (BASL)

Chair of Special interest Group (SIG) Wilson's Disease of BASL

American Association for the Study of the Liver (AASLD)

European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)

Chair Hepatology (South East England) National Institute for the Health and Care Research (NIHR)


His clinical interests cover a wide range of gastrointestinal and hepatic conditions, including:


Dyspepsia

Reflux

Abdominal pain

Change in bowel habit

Irritable bowel syndrome & SIBO

Colitis/Crohn’s

Complex Liver disease including fibroscan, viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver disease, Wilson disease, alpha1antitrypsin, porphyria, fatty liver, cholestatic liver disease, alcohol liver disease, liver cysts

Hepato-pancreatico-biliary disease (HPB) and cancer

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

— Professor Aftab Ala

Opleiding & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Kent (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Maag-darm-leverziekten
    Universidad de Navarra, Kent (GB)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Maag-darm-leverziekten

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-218108 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Maag-darm-leverziekten
#EB-793834F3 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 1,077
Annual physical exam 99395 2,459
Vaccination administration 90471 1,163
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,252

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

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IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
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CONFERENCE

Video's

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Meet Aftab Ala

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 9 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Maag-darm-leverziekten across GB
    Aftab Ala, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2265/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34449413 · geciteerd door 93
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Maag-darm-leverziekten
    Aftab Ala, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4818/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36389155 · geciteerd door 47

Uitgenodigde lezingen

  • Practical updates in Maag-darm-leverziekten European Annual Congress (Maag-darm-leverziekten) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Maag-darm-leverziekten National Society Meeting · Kent · 2023 · oral abstract

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Maag-darm-leverziekten — Kent · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2014

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Maag-darm-leverziekten 2026-03-18 · 5 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a maag-darm-leverziekten? 2026-01-06 · 6 min lezen

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Professor Aftab Ala's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Aftab Ala treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

Maag-darm-leverziekten

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Kent matters

Medical practice in Verenigd Koninkrijk is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Verenigd Koninkrijk medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Kent 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 Aftab Ala specialise in?

    Aftab Ala specialises in Maag-darm-leverziekten in Kent, GB. 34 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Aftab Ala treat?

    Aftab Ala treats conditions within Maag-darm-leverziekten. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Aftab Ala practise?

    Aftab Ala practises in Kent, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Aftab Ala speak?

    Aftab Ala speaks English, Hindi, Urdu.

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