Por qué es un doctor de primer nivel/Professional statement/Perché è un dottore di prim’ordine
Dr Waseem Ashraf is an expert consultant gastroenterologist with a special interest in minimally-invasive techniques, such as endoscopy and was actually one of the earliest capsule endoscopy operators in the world.
After completing his Fellowship in Gastroenterology from the University of Nebraska Medical Centre, USA he was appointed consultant in gastroenterology in the UK in 1995. Throughout his career, Dr Ashraf has authored a number of research articles in peer-reviewed journals and also has more than 30 scientific abstract publications and a further two book chapters.
Dr Ashraf is very experienced with endoscopic diagnostics and therapeutic techniques and is especially accomplished in carrying out endoscopic treatments which minimise the need for surgery, in some cases. Dr Ashraf is also particularly experienced in carrying out procedures relating to the stomach, colon, small intestine, pancreas and bile ducts. His main clinical interests include minimally-invasive procedures, bowel disease, colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and other gastrointestinal conditions.
After completing his Fellowship in Gastroenterology from the University of Nebraska Medical Centre, USA he was appointed consultant in gastroenterology in the UK in 1995. Throughout his career, Dr Ashraf has authored a number of research articles in peer-reviewed journals and also has more than 30 scientific abstract publications and a further two book chapters.
Dr Ashraf is very experienced with endoscopic diagnostics and therapeutic techniques and is especially accomplished in carrying out endoscopic treatments which minimise the need for surgery, in some cases. Dr Ashraf is also particularly experienced in carrying out procedures relating to the stomach, colon, small intestine, pancreas and bile ducts. His main clinical interests include minimally-invasive procedures, bowel disease, colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and other gastrointestinal conditions.
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Abdominal pain
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Acid reflux
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Balloon enteroscopy
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Capsule endoscopy
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Chronic diarrhoea
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Coeliac disease
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Colon cancer
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Colonoscopy
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Constipation
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Crohn's disease
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Diarrhoea
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Diverticular disease
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Dysphagia
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Endoscopy
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ERCP
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Fatty liver
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Food allergies
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Food intolerance
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Gallstones
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Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastroscopy
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Hiatal hernia
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Indigestion (dyspepsia)
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
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Liver disease
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Malnutrition
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Obesity
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Pancreatitis
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Piles (haemorrhoids)
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Polyps
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Rectosigmoidoscopy
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Stent
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Stomach cancer
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Stomach ulcer
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Ulcerative colitis
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Viral hepatitis
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Capsule endoscopy: during the procedure, image accuracy and risks
Capsule endoscopy is a procedure that allows a gastroenterologist to see the gastrointestinal tract in a non-invasive way. You may wonder how such a small camera can provide such a thorough view but fortunately, Dr Waseem Ashraf, one of the earliest capsule endoscopy operators in the world, answers all there is to know regarding the capsule endoscopy exam. After reading, you'll feel much more prepared.
Capsule endoscopy: diagnosing digestive disorders
Tummy complaints are a common problem, and often amount to nothing. However, when abdominal pain is persistent or occurs all the time, or when you suffer diarrhoea, constipation, or other bowel problems, it may mean there is something wrong with your digestive system. Experienced gastroenterologist Dr Waseem Ashraf explains how capsule endoscopy – a camera inside a pill – can diagnose various problem in the digestive tract.