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Dr. Farooq Rahman

Dr. Farooq Rahman

Gastroenterologist ·
, London, United Kingdom

28 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English

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Specialises in:

Crohn’s diseaseUlcerative colitisShort bowel syndromeIntestinal failureIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

About Dr. Farooq Rahman

  • Dr Rahman is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at University College London Hospital.
  • He also holds the position of Honorary Associate Professor at University College London.
  • He specialises in luminal gastroenterology with broad experience in general gastroenterology and hepatology.
  • He completed a PhD on the immunopathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease.
  • He is actively involved in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students at UCLH and UCL.
  • Dr Rahman is engaged in ongoing clinical research in gastroenterology.
  • His subspecialty interests include Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, clinical nutrition, intestinal failure, and therapeutic colonoscopy.
  • He also regularly treats patients with IBS, Coeliac disease, bile acid malabsorption, radiation enteropathy, and anaemia.

Conditions treated by Dr. Farooq Rahman

  • Crohn’s disease
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Short bowel syndrome
  • Intestinal failure
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Coeliac disease
  • Bile acid malabsorption
  • Radiation enteropathy
  • Acid reflux (GORD)
  • Dyspepsia (indigestion)
  • Chronic diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Abdominal pain and bloating
  • Iron deficiency anaemia
  • Colon polyps
  • Bowel (colorectal) cancer
  • Gastritis
  • Gastric ulcers
  • Oesophagitis
  • Heartburn

Area of Interest

  • Gastrointestinal Conditions

Qualification

  • Royal Free Hospital & School of Medicine 1991-97

Certifications (1)

  • FRCP stands for Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.

Memberships (2)

  • Royal College of Physicians (Fellow)
  • British Society of Gastroenterology

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Procedures Performed

Adhesion Lysis
Capsule Endoscopy
Cardiomyotomy
Endoscopy (UGI Endoscopy)
Foregut Surgery
Hiatal Hernia Repair
Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-Pouch) Surgery
Laparoscopic Colon Resection
Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
Low Anterior Resection
Meckel's Diverticulectomy Treatment
Nissen Fundoplication
Pancreatectomy
Pancreatic Surgery
Partial Colectomy
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
Proctectomy
Retroperitoneum Surgery
Robotic Hernia Surgery
Small Bowel Resection
Splenectomy
Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy
Subtotal Proctocolectomy
Total Colectomy

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Farooq Rahman is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

The consultation can last from 15 to 30 minutes. It may exceed the estimated time, depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions.

We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.

Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.

Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager, including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about travelling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to Gastroenterologist

Gastroenterologists manage a wide range of digestive system disorders, including Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), acid reflux (GORD), constipation, diarrhoea, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, and pelvic floor disorders.

They perform procedures like colonoscopy, gastroscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and specialised tests such as pH monitoring to diagnose and manage gastrointestinal conditions.

They provide specialised care by diagnosing, monitoring, and managing chronic conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, often working with multidisciplinary teams to optimise treatment.

Research helps improve understanding of gastrointestinal diseases, develop new diagnostic tools, and advance treatments to enhance patient outcomes.

Yes, many contribute to the education of healthcare professionals through teaching, workshops, and specialised courses on managing digestive disorders and the use of advanced therapies.

They usually work in hospitals, specialised digestive centres, and outpatient clinics where they provide consultations and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

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