Dr Faidon Laskaratos

Qualifications

MD, MSc, PhD, MRCP

GMC number: 7027512

Practising since: 2008

Specialties

Gastroenterology

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About

Dr Laskaratos is a consultant gastroenterologist with a sub-specialist interest in advanced luminal and small bowel endoscopy at St Mark’s Hospital in London, an internationally renowned centre of excellence for intestinal disorders and endoscopy.
 
Dr Laskaratos completed his gastroenterology training in the North Central/North East Thames rotation in London. He then completed the highly sought-after advanced endoscopy fellowship at St Mark’s Hospital, where he trained in advanced colonoscopy techniques, polyp resection and small bowel enteroscopy, before his substantive consultant appointment as a specialist endoscopist in the Wolfson Unit for Endoscopy at St Mark’s.
 
His clinical interests include general and luminal gastroenterology. He specialises in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including advanced colonoscopy, complex polypectomy, video capsule endoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy. He is an accredited colonoscopist for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. He also has a clinical and research interest in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumours.
 
Dr Laskaratos completed a PhD in Gastroenterology at University College London (UCL), which investigated the biology of gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumours. He also has a strong interest in teaching and has completed a Masters degree (MSc) in medical education at UCL. He regularly teaches medical students, gastroenterology trainees and fellows.

Special interests

General gastroenterology
Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Video capsule endoscopy
Small bowel endoscopy
Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumours

Languages spoken

English, Greek

Treatments and tests offered by Dr Faidon Laskaratos at Nuffield Health

  • Colorectal screening
  • Colonoscopy
  • Gastroscopy (or gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy)
  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy
  • Diagnostic endoscopy
  • Therapeutic Endoscopy
  • Capsule endoscopy
  • Liver function tests

Locations Dr Faidon Laskaratos works with

Related experience

Research

For all research, visit: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=laskaratos+f&sort=date

Memberships

  • Member of the Royal College of Physicians of London MRCP (London)
  • Member of the British Medical Association (BMA)
  • Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS)

Other posts held

  • St Mark’s Hospital, National Bowel Hospital, London North West University Hospitals NHS Trust

Insurers Dr Faidon Laskaratos works with

Dr Faidon Laskaratos works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Aviva Health
  • AXA - Global Healthcare
  • Bupa
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • Cigna
  • WPA

Declaration

Dr Faidon Laskaratos does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Dr Faidon Laskaratos does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Dr Faidon Laskaratos does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.