Dr Ahmed Albusoda at LSDC Healthcare
Private Consultant Gastroenterologist in the City of London
Dr Ahmed Albusoda sees patients at LSDC Healthcare for consultant-led gastroenterology and digestive health care in the City of London. If you have been managing IBS, reflux, bloating, or bowel symptoms for longer than feels reasonable, or if you need a gastroscopy, colonoscopy, or a second opinion on something complex, Dr Albusoda can assess you properly and tell you what is actually going on.
He holds an MD and a PhD in neurogastroenterology and visceral pain, making him one of a small number of gastroenterologists in the UK with research-level expertise in the brain-gut connection. That background matters most for patients with functional gut disorders, where the diagnosis has often been unclear or the treatment has not worked.
Book Dr Ahmed Albusoda at LSDC Healthcare
To see Dr Ahmed Albusoda, you can:
- Book an in-person or online consultation at LSDC Healthcare, City of London, two minutes from Liverpool Street Station
The clinic coordinates scheduled investigations, including abdominal ultrasound, hydrogen and methane breath testing, as well as blood and stool tests. Endoscopy (gastroscopy and colonoscopy) can also be arranged through the same pathway.
Why patients choose Dr Ahmed Albusoda
Dr Albusoda’s credentials:
- MD — University of Medicine and Pharmacy ‘Grigore T. Popa’
- PhD in Neurogastroenterology and Visceral Pain — Queen Mary University of London (Marie Curie NEUROGUT Fellowship)
- MRCP (UK) — Royal College of Physicians
- FRCP — Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
- Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound — King’s College London
- Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer — Queen Mary University of London
- Over 1,200 endoscopic procedures per year, with complication rates below national averages
- Doctify Outstanding Patient Experience award, based on verified patient reviews
He is a Bupa-recognised consultant and is accepted by AXA, Aviva, and all major health insurers. Self-pay patients are welcome.
What comes up most often in patient feedback is the time he takes to explain things, and the fact that patients leave with a plan rather than another referral.
His approach: find the exact cause of your symptoms, test for it properly, and treat accordingly. Not every gut problem needs an endoscopy. Not every IBS patient needs the same protocol. He works from your history and your results, not a template.
Verified roles and appointments
- MD, University of Medicine and Pharmacy ‘Grigore T. Popa’ (est. 1879)
- PhD in Neurogastroenterology and Visceral Pain, Queen Mary University of London (Marie Curie NEUROGUT Fellowship)
- MRCP (UK), Royal College of Physicians
- FRCP, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
- Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound, King’s College London
- Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Queen Mary University of London
- Published research in visceral sensitivity, oesophageal disorders, and novel diagnostic approaches
- International conference speaker in neurogastroenterology
- Doctify Outstanding Patient Experience award
- Substantive consultant post leading complex gastroenterology services at a major London teaching hospital
What Dr Ahmed Albusoda treats at LSDC Healthcare
IBS, bloating, and functional gut disorders
Most IBS patients have seen at least one doctor and come away with dietary advice and a diagnosis that does not fully explain their symptoms. Dr Albusoda’s PhD research focused on visceral pain and the brain-gut axis, which is where IBS, functional dyspepsia, and chronic abdominal pain actually originate.
He assesses all subtypes:
- Diarrhoea-predominant IBS
- Constipation-predominant IBS
- Mixed IBS
He can investigate potential underlying causes including SIBO and food intolerances, rule out other pathology where appropriate, and build a treatment plan that goes beyond telling patients to try a low-FODMAP diet.
SIBO and gut microbiome disorders
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth is increasingly recognised as a driver of IBS-type symptoms, bloating, and wind.
Dr Albusoda offers:
- Hydrogen and methane breath testing at LSDC for SIBO and lactose intolerance
- Targeted antibiotic and dietary protocols for confirmed cases
If you have been told you have IBS but have never been tested for SIBO, this is worth discussing at your consultation.
Reflux, heartburn, and oesophageal conditions
Dr Albusoda assesses:
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR)
- Non-cardiac chest pain and oesophageal motility disorders
- Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
- Hiatus hernia – assessment and surgical referral pathways where appropriate
He can advise on whether further investigation is warranted, including gastroscopy or 24-hour pH and impedance monitoring, and on treatment including medication optimisation and dietary adjustments.
Gastroscopy (including transnasal gastroscopy)
Dr Albusoda performs both standard and transnasal gastroscopy. The transnasal approach uses a slimmer camera passed through the nose rather than the mouth, which many patients find significantly more comfortable – particularly those who have a strong gag reflex or have been putting the procedure off. It is not suitable for everyone, but worth asking about at your consultation.
Gastroscopy is indicated for:
- Persistent reflux or heartburn not responding to treatment
- Swallowing problems
- Unexplained anaemia
- Upper abdominal pain
- Investigation of suspected coeliac disease
Colonoscopy and bowel assessment
Dr Albusoda performs colonoscopy using underwater technique, which improves both comfort and polyp detection. He has a high adenoma detection rate and performs complex polyp removal (EMR – endoscopic mucosal resection).
Colonoscopy may be recommended for:
- Rectal bleeding
- Persistent change in bowel habit
- Unexplained weight loss
- Iron-deficiency anaemia
- Positive stool tests
- Surveillance in patients with a history of polyps or inflammatory bowel disease
Blood in the stool and bowel cancer assessment
Rectal bleeding and positive stool tests should not be assumed to be haemorrhoids and left uninvestigated. Dr Albusoda can assess the clinical picture, arrange appropriate investigations including colonoscopy where indicated, and provide a clear answer on what is causing the symptoms.
Capsule endoscopy and small bowel evaluation
For patients with symptoms or findings that suggest small bowel pathology, Dr Albusoda can arrange capsule endoscopy, a swallowable camera that images the small bowel without sedation. It is particularly useful for:
- Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding
- Unexplained anaemia
- Suspected Crohn’s disease affecting the small bowel
Abdominal ultrasound
Dr Albusoda is one of the few gastroenterologists in London who performs abdominal ultrasound personally, in the consultation room. This allows immediate assessment of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, and bowel without waiting for a separate radiology appointment.
For patients with right upper quadrant pain, suspected gallstones, or abnormal liver blood tests, this can significantly shorten the diagnostic pathway.
Liver disease and abnormal liver blood tests
Abnormal liver function tests are a common incidental finding that often goes uninvestigated for longer than it should, and Dr Albusoda can:
- Assess the clinical significance
- Arrange follow-up including ultrasound and targeted blood tests
- Advise on management or onward referral for more complex presentations
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Dr Albusoda assesses and manages Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in the private setting, including diagnostic workup, monitoring, and treatment planning. Patients with known IBD seeking a second opinion, more accessible follow-up, or a review of their current medications are welcome.
Second opinions
Second opinions are available for:
- Complex digestive symptoms that have not been fully explained
- Unclear test results or a diagnosis that does not quite fit
- Functional gut diagnoses including IBS and functional dyspepsia
- Treatment planning including endoscopy decisions
Tests and procedures that may be arranged
Where clinically appropriate, appointments with Dr Albusoda can be supported by:
- Abdominal ultrasound – performed personally by Dr Albusoda, in-consultation
- Hydrogen and methane breath testing for SIBO and lactose intolerance (on-site)
- Blood tests including liver function, coeliac screening, inflammatory markers, and stool calprotectin
- Standard and transnasal gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy with high adenoma detection
- Underwater colonoscopy
- Complex polyp removal and EMR (endoscopic mucosal resection)
- Capsule endoscopy for small bowel evaluation
- 24-hour pH and impedance monitoring for reflux
- CT colonography and specialist imaging via trusted referral pathways
All investigations depend on individual clinical assessment.
What to expect at your consultation
Your appointment with Dr Ahmed Albusoda at LSDC Healthcare covers:
- A thorough history of your symptoms, duration, triggers, and what has or has not worked before
- Review of any prior blood tests, imaging, endoscopy reports, or letters you bring along
- A clear assessment: what the most likely explanation is, what needs investigating, and what a realistic timeline looks like
- A discussion of your options, with the evidence for each laid out plainly
One-stop visits are possible for selected patients, combining consultation, ultrasound, and breath testing in a single appointment. If an endoscopy is the right next step, it can usually be arranged within days.
You leave knowing what your plan is, not just that you will hear back after further review.
When should I seek urgent medical help rather than booking a routine appointment?
Seek urgent assessment for:
- Vomiting blood
- Black or tarry stools
- Heavy rectal bleeding
- Severe or rapidly worsening abdominal pain
- Significant unintentional weight loss
- Persistent fever with gut symptoms
- Signs of dehydration
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LSDC provides bespoke private medical services in central London, offering thorough medical assessment, treatment, and referral when needed. Whether you require clinical evaluation, ongoing care, or specialist coordination, our experienced clinicians are here to support you with clarity and professionalism.