Dr Wafaa Ahmed
Consultant Gastroenterologist and HPB physician
About Wafaa Ahmed
Dr Wafaa Ahmed is an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist and Pancreatobiliary Endoscopist specialising in advanced hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) medicine, with expertise in ERCP, EUS, and complex biliary and pancreatic disorders. Trained within internationally recognised tertiary referral centres including King’s College Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare and Leeds Teaching Hospitals with dedicated post-CCT fellowships in advanced pancreatobiliary endoscopy and interventional EUS.
Dr Wafaa Ahmed provides comprehensive, patient-centred care for a broad range of pancreatic, biliary, and gastrointestinal conditions, including complex gallstone disease, biliary strictures, pancreatic cysts, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer pathways, indigestion, acid reflux, abdominal pain, and changes in bowel habits. She is experienced in delivering high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy within high-volume tertiary services, with a strong focus on safety, technical excellence, minimally invasive intervention, and multidisciplinary management.
Alongside her clinical practice, she is widely published in leading gastroenterology journals. In addition to this she is actively involved in shaping UK and European endoscopy practice through leadership roles within the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) and the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE), including work on ERCP quality standards, training curricula, and EUS performance measures.
Expertise
- Gastroenterology
- Diagnostics - Core Radiology
- Anaemia Management
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- 18+
- Qualifications
MBBCH, BAO, MSC (Hons) , MRCP
- Languages spoken
- English
- Online profiles
- Professional memberships
Royal College of Physicians
Endoscopy European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (EUS Quality Improvement Working Group)
British Society of Gastroenterology (ERCP Quality Improvement Working Group, Pancreas committee)
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, but only for certain services. Some consultations, assessments, and treatments can be booked directly, while others require a GP or specialist referral. Please check the relevant service page for guidance, and contact the centre if you’re unsure.
We aim to offer appointments as quickly as possible, and many services have same-day or next-day availability. Waiting times vary depending on the appointment type, specialty, and consultant availability, but our team will always offer the earliest suitable appointment.
Yes. You can arrange an appointment for a family member, or someone you care for, just let us know when you get in touch. We’ll need their details and consent to complete the booking, unless you're their legal guardian or have power of attorney.
Your first consultation includes a detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors, followed by a thorough examination. It’s helpful if you can bring the results of any previous investigations with you, as well as a list of your current medications. Come with a comfortably full bladder so you can provide a urine sample if requested.