Dr Nadir Abbas

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Dr Nadir Abbas

MBBS, MRCP (London), ESEGH, PhD
Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
Director of Private Gut and Liver Services at House of Health

About Dr Abbas

Dr Nadir Abbas is a distinguished Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with international recognition in liver disease research. With 47 peer-reviewed publications, contributions to national guidelines, and over 12 years of specialist training, Dr Abbas combines cutting-edge clinical expertise with patient-centered, compassionate care.

As founder of House of Health in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter and the award-winning Liver Dojo platform, Dr Abbas bridges world-class NHS expertise with accessible private healthcare—providing rapid access to consultant-level care without the wait.

Clinical Expertise

Hepatology (Liver Disease)
Autoimmune Liver Diseases
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) – Led landmark UK-wide research across 457 patients from 12 centers, published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2023)
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) – Published reviews on emerging treatments and advanced imaging
Autoimmune Hepatitis – Expert management of acute presentations and long-term immunosuppression

Cirrhosis & Portal Hypertension

Management of decompensated liver disease (ascites, encephalopathy, variceal bleeding)
First author on influential national guidance for surgical risk assessment in cirrhosis (Frontline Gastroenterology, 2023)
Expert in prognostic scoring systems (MELD, UKELD, VOCAL-Penn)

Other Liver Conditions

Viral hepatitis (A, B, C, E) – antiviral therapy and monitoring
Fatty liver disease (MASLD/NAFLD)
Drug-induced liver injury
Abnormal liver function tests
Metabolic liver disease
Liver cancer surveillance
Pre- and post-liver transplant care

Gastroenterology

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and functional disorders
Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis)
Coeliac disease
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
Peptic ulcer disease
Malabsorption syndromes
Chronic diarrhoea or constipation
Abdominal pain and bloating

Advanced Diagnostics

Comprehensive liver blood panels
Diagnostic ultrasound (with GI radiologist Dr Sharan Wadhwani)
Access to CT and MRI scans
Stool testing, intolerances, H.pylori and genetic testing

Research & Academic Excellence

International Profile:

47 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals
240+ citations, 5,000+ research reads globally
Co-author of BSG/BASL cirrhosis care bundle
Lead contributor to national surgical risk stratification guidance

Awards:

🏆 Dr Falk Guts UK Award (£10,000) for Liver Dojo project
🏆 EASL Scholarships
🏆 Invited speaker at major international liver conferences

Innovation: Liver Dojo

Founder of LiverDojo.com—the world’s first multilingual patient education video platform for liver diseases, addressing health inequalities in BAME communities.

Why Choose Dr Abbas?

Consultant-level expertise from day one—no junior doctors
Internationally recognized research leader—your care informed by latest evidence
Specialist in complex & rare diseases—PBC, PSC, cirrhosis expertise
Rapid access—same-day or next-day appointments
On-site diagnostics—ultrasound and comprehensive testing
Multidisciplinary team—access to 17+ specialties at House of Health
300+ five-star reviews

Current Positions

Consultant Gastroenterology and Liver Medicine at University hospital Birmingham NHS trust
Founder & Clinical Director Liver and Gut services at House of Health

Professional Memberships

European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)
British Association for the Study of the Liver (BASL) – Ex-National Trainee Chair
British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG)
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
Royal College of Physicians (MRCP)