Dr Hemant Bhavsar
Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), DCH, MRCPCH
I have over 15 years of experience in paediatrics. I completed my specialist training in General Paediatrics and Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, one of the largest centres in the country for paediatric gastroenterology and paediatric liver and small bowel transplantation.
I have extensive experience in managing gastrointestinal conditions in children including gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, inflammatory bowel disease, constipation, dietary intolerances including cow's milk protein intolerance, recurrent abdominal pains, coeliac disease and growth faltering.
In my NHS post, I provide a tertiary gastroenterology service as a part of a multidisciplinary team within the East Midlands region, including procedures such as pH study, endoscopy and Ileo-colonoscopy.
I am a paediatrician and have specialised in paediatric gastroenterology with particular interest in inflammatory bowel disease and coeliac disease.
I perform almost weekly theatre lists for paediatric endoscopy and colonoscopy in my NHS job for children aged between 0-18 years (150-200 procedures per year). Having completed a paediatric colonoscopy trainer's course, I have a keen interest in training trainees in this skill.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Hemant Bhavsar at Spire include:
Other treatments
Inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition, pH Study, paediatric endoscopy, paediatric ileo-colonoscopy, video capsule endoscopy.
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Important information about COVID-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Leicester Hospital.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal pathology
Inflammatory bowel disease
Liver disease
Motility disorder
Nutrition
Obesity
Pancreatology
Paediatrics
Paediatric gastroenterology
Special clinical interests: Paediatric inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) including endoscopy and colonoscopy.
Qualification and professional memberships
MRCPCH / London / 1998
Member of Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health
MBBS / Mumbai University, India / 1998
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
DCH / Mumbai University, India / 2001
Diploma in Child Health
MD (Paediatrics) / Mumbai University, India / 2002
Postgraduate degree in Paediatric Medicine (3 year course)
MRCPCH / Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, London. / 2006
Post graduate qualification in Paediatric Medicine in UK
CCT / Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, London / 2014
Certificate of completion of higher specialist Training in Paediatrics and Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Professional memberships
Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health (RCPCH)
British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (BSPGHAN)
Professional leadership
I deliver tertiary service in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition to children within the East Midlands region with the help of a multidisciplinary team based at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Current NHS posts
Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist, Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
Personal profile
I enjoy travelling and exploring different cultures. In my free time, I like to spend time with my children and I am also a keen gardener. I enjoy classical Indian music and Bollywood movies.
Contact information
| Telephone | 0116 265 3685 |
| Private secretary | Pippa Powley |
| Private secretary telephone | 0116 216 8175 |
| Private secretary email | pippa.powley@camaservices.co.uk |