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Dr. Professor Patrick Kennedy

Dr. Professor Patrick Kennedy

Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist ·
, London, United Kingdom

28 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English

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About Dr. Professor Patrick Kennedy

  • Professor Kennedy is a leading liver specialist with international recognition for his work in viral liver disease.
  • He trained at University College Dublin and completed post-graduate training in London.
  • In 2009, he was appointed Senior Lecturer at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry.
  • He produced novel research redefining the disease phase in Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB).
  • His main research focus is on broadening treatment candidacy and developing personalised treatment strategies for viral liver disease.
  • He has published over 100 peer-reviewed academic articles, with an h-index of 46 and more than 10,600 citations.
  • He has authored multiple book chapters and edited a textbook on Hepatogastroenterology.
  • As a Consultant Physician and Hepatologist, he has a special interest in managing liver disease in young people.
  • He works closely with premiership football clubs and manages liver disease in professional sportspeople and elite athletes.

Conditions treated by Dr. Professor Patrick Kennedy

  • Viral liver diseases (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis D)
  • Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB) and its complications
  • Fatty liver disease (NAFLD & NASH)
  • Cirrhosis and advanced liver disease
  • Liver fibrosis and liver failure
  • Autoimmune liver diseases
  • Liver cancer (Hepatocellular carcinoma)
  • Metabolic liver diseases
  • Alcohol-related liver disease
  • Liver disease in adolescents and young adults

Area of Interest

  • Management of complex liver diseases (acute and chronic)
  • Disorders of the pancreas and bile ducts

Qualification

  • Undergraduate medical training at University College Dublin (1996)
  • Post-graduate medical training in gastroenterology and hepatology, London
  • Doctorate research, The Institute of Hepatology, University College London (2006)

Work Experiences

    Certifications (1)

    • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)

    Memberships (4)

    • Member, HBV Clinical Guideline Development Group
    • Member, EASL HBV Clinical Practice Guidelines (2025)
    • Member, NICE Viral Hepatitis Clinical Guideline Committee
    • Member, Scientific and Medical Advisory Board, Hepatitis B Foundation

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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

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    FAQ's Related to Gastroenterologist

    A hepatologist is a specialist doctor who focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of liver diseases, bile duct disorders, gallbladder issues, and pancreatic problems.

    A gastroenterologist treats diseases of the digestive system, including the oesophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, bile ducts, and gallbladder.

    You should see a hepatologist if you have liver-related issues such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, liver cancer, abnormal liver tests, or complications related to liver function.

    A gastroenterologist manages all digestive system conditions, whereas a hepatologist is a gastroenterologist with additional expertise in liver, pancreas, bile ducts, and gallbladder disorders.

    ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) is a specialised endoscopic procedure used to diagnose and treat problems in the bile ducts and pancreatic ducts, such as blockages, stones, or strictures.

    Yes, hepatologists trained in endoscopy can perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including ERCP, to manage bile duct and pancreatic conditions.

    Some liver conditions, such as hepatitis B and C, fatty liver, and autoimmune liver disease, can be treated effectively if diagnosed early. Advanced liver disease may require transplantation.

    They evaluate patients for transplant, manage them before and after surgery, and coordinate care with transplant surgeons to ensure the best outcomes.

    In most cases, yes. Patients are usually referred by their GP or another specialist when specific liver or digestive issues are identified.

    Common tests include liver function tests, ultrasound, MRI/CT scans, FibroScan (to check liver stiffness), liver biopsy, and endoscopic procedures like ERCP.

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