Dr Alistair McNair
MA, MB, BChir, PhD, FRCPGastroenterology
Recommended by
3 specialists
34 years of experience
24 years as a specialist
Practices worked at
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS741 reviews
120 Old Broad Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2N 1AR8 reviews
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR1139 reviews
About
Dr Alistair McNair is a Consultant Gastroenterologist who qualified in 1985. He has been a consultant since 1997 and is based in South East London. He manages a wide variety of disorders affecting the intestine and liver. Interests include inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), coeliac disease, dyspepsia, heartburn (acid reflux), Barrett's oesophagus, abdominal pain, colorectal (bowel) cancer, gastric (stomach) cancer, pancreatic cancer, gall stones and liver disease.
He undertakes many diagnostic procedures of the stomach - gastroscopy and transnasal endoscopy, small bowel - capsule endoscopy and large bowel - colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy. Therapeutic endoscopic procedures include polypectomy, ERCP, stent insertions and balloon dilatations.
He has held a number of senior management roles including clinical Director for Gastroenterology at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Secretary of the endoscopy section of The British Society of Gastroenterology (2009-2012) and regional Training Programme Director. He was given a Bronze National Award for his research and work for national and regional organisations.
Medical procedures
- Bowel Cancer Screening
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colonic Stent
- Colonoscopy
- ERCP Procedure
- Endoscopy
- Gastroscopy
- Oesophageal Stent Insertion
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
- Sigmoidoscopy
Special interests
- Acid Reflux
- Achalasia
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Barrett's Oesophagus
- Bloating
- Cholestasis
- Cirrhosis
- Coeliac Disease
- Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
- Constipation
- Crohn’s Disease
- Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Functional Bowel Disease
- Gallstones
- Gastric (Stomach) Ulcers
- Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) or Reflux
- Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
- Haemochromatosis
- Heart Burn
- Hepatitis
- Hiatus Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Jaundice
- Liver Cancer
- Liver Disease
- Oesophagitis
- Primary Billiary Cholangitis (PBC)
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
- Swollen Stomach
- Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
Education
- MA, MB, BChir Cambridge University 1985
- FRCP Royal College of Physicians 1988
- PhD London University 1994
Memberships:
- British Society of Gastroenterology
- Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians
Reviews
5 Overall Patient Trust rating
Acid Reflux
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Acid Reflux
Dr McNair I trust implicitly. Not only is he careful and rigorous in his diagnostic procedures and his diagnosis, but he also takes the time to explain things properly to the patient, with a friendly tone. A truly remarkable physician.
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Peer recommendations
Recommended by 3 doctors for:
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Gastroenterology
Extremely high quality Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. Accomplished and experienced and extremely pleasant manner and style. I fully endorse Dr McNair as a colleague of the highest calibre.
For specialty: Gastroenterology
For conditions: Crohn’s Disease, Bloating, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), Cirrhosis, Dyspepsia (Indigestion), Gastric (Stomach) Ulcers, Fatty Liver Disease, Gallstones, Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) or Reflux, Liver Disease, Constipation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Hepatitis, Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis), Coeliac Disease, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Oesophageal Cancer, Diarrhoea
For procedures: ERCP Procedure, Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS), Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy, Endoscopy, Bowel Cancer Screening
Connection: Is a colleague
I have known Alistair for 20 years a colleague in both the NHS and privately. He is an excellent clinical opinion. Very through and highly emapathetic. I highly recommend him, as he puts his patients first
For specialty: Gastroenterology
For conditions: Oesophagitis, Heart Burn, Liver Disease, Jaundice
For procedures: Video Consultation, ERCP Procedure, Capsule Endoscopy
Connection: Is a colleague
Excellent opinion, highly recommend
For specialty: Gastroenterology
For conditions: Acid Reflux, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease
For procedures: Endoscopy
Connection: Is a colleague
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