Consultant gastroenterologist
15+ years’ experience
700+ yearly procedures*
Practice Plus Group Google rating
Mehtan Ahmed
Dr Mehtan Ahmed is a highly experienced consultant gastroenterologist specialising in endoscopy. He combines technical precision with a patient-focused approach to deliver safe, comfortable, and high-quality care.
Biography
Dr Mehtan Ahmed is a consultant gastroenterologist and lead endoscopist at Practice Plus Group, Ilford, joining in 2020. He graduated from Imperial College London in 2010 with distinctions in Medicine & Surgery and a first-class honours BSc in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He completed his specialist training in the North Central and North West London deaneries, gaining early experience in endoscopy at the prestigious Wolfson Unit for Endoscopy, St Marks Hospital.
Since joining Practice Plus Group, Dr Ahmed has played a key role in maintaining the unit’s JAG accreditation and overseeing the training and development of a dedicated team of endoscopists and nurses. He has performed over 8,500 endoscopic procedures, consistently achieving outcomes above national standards in completion rates, procedure times, comfort scores, and polyp detection.
His expertise includes diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, with subspecialties in oesophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, and flexible sigmoidoscopy, including polypectomy. Dr Ahmed is experienced in water-assisted colonoscopy, a technique that enhances patient comfort.
Procedures
Expert in diagnostic endoscopy
Dr Ahmed specialises in diagnostic endoscopy
Expert in colonoscopy
Dr Ahmed specialises in colonoscopy
Expert in esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Dr Ahmed specialises in esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Expert in flexible sigmoidoscopy
Dr Ahmed specialises in flexible sigmoidoscopy
Expert in polypectomy
Dr Ahmed specialises in polypectomy
Qualifications
BSc (Hons)
Bachelor of Science in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 2008
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, 2010
CCT (Gastro & Hep/GIM)
Certificate of Completion of Training, 2019
CIC UGI Endoscopy
Certificate of Individual Competency, 2015
CIC Colonoscopy
Certificate of Individual Competency, 2020
TCT Colonoscopy
Train the Colonoscopy Trainer, 2023
About me
Languages
English
2020
Started at Practice Plus Group
Hobbies and interests
Origamist, paper airplane pilot
Charity work: Mr Ahmed is actively involved with the national charity Crisis, supporting their work to end homelessness. Through his involvement, he contributes to initiatives that provide practical support, healthcare guidance, and advocacy for people experiencing homelessness.
Learn more about Mehtan Ahmed
Mr Ahmed offers three types of endoscopy procedure. These can be accessed as a private patient (through self-pay or your private health insurance company) or via the NHS with a referral from your GP or specialist. The three types of endoscopy are:
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Gastroscopy (OGD) or upper GI endoscopy.
In each case, the endoscopist will explain what they have found at the end of the procedure. About two to three weeks after your procedure, your GP will receive your results.
If you would like to book an endoscopy, simply call 0330 058 1719 or fill out the form on this page.
Dr Ahmed’s approach to patient care
At Practice Plus Group Ilford, we are a vastly experienced team of dedicated endoscopy staff who have worked together for many years in a bespoke unit that utilises the latest equipment. We acknowledge that endoscopy is an invasive and potentially worrisome procedure but we strive to make the process as smooth and comfortable as possible for all of our patients.
Dr Ahmed’s specialist training and surgical techniques
Dr Ahmed is experienced in water-assisted colonoscopy, a gentler technique that improves patient comfort and allows for more accurate examinations. He is fully certified in upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy and is trained to teach these procedures to other clinicians.
Dr Ahmed’s memberships, fellowships, and teaching
Dr Ahmed is a member of the British Society of Gastroenterology and holds dual accreditation in General Medicine and Gastroenterology. As lead endoscopist at Practice Plus Group, Ilford, he oversees the training and development of junior endoscopists and nursing staff, sharing his expertise in advanced endoscopic techniques, including water-assisted colonoscopy.
MRCP (Ire) – Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, 2008
MRCP (UK) – Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom, 2014
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A word from Dr Ahmed:
“My focus is on a comfortable and effective experience—demonstrated by the fact that 75% of my patients complete their procedures without sedation.“
Dr Mehtan Ahmed
Consultant gastroenterologist
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FAQs about the consultant
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Where is Mehtan Ahmed located?
Mehtan Ahmed practises at Ilford
Does Mehtan Ahmed accept new patients?
Yes, Mehtan Ahmed is always happy to welcome new patients for Gastroenterology.
Does Mehtan Ahmed accept insured patients?
Yes, Mehtan Ahmed accepts insured patients. The approved insurers are:
Does Mehtan Ahmed accept self-pay patients?
Yes, Mehtan Ahmed is happy to welcome patients seeking Gastroenterology via the self-pay route.
Does Mehtan Ahmed accept NHS patients?
Yes, Mehtan Ahmed accepts NHS Gastroenterology patients.
Do I need a referral to see Mehtan Ahmed?
If you are seeking treatment via the self-pay route, you won’t need a GP referral. NHS patients will need a referral from their GP to access a consultation with Mehtan Ahmed.
Can I pay to see Mehtan Ahmed?
Yes. Mehtan Ahmed performs endoscopy procedures, which are available via NHS referral or self-pay.