He completed his specialist training in the East of England before undertaking advanced nutrition training at the internationally recognised St Mark’s Hospital, London, and small bowel transplant training at Cambridge University Hospitals.

In 2017, Dr Ismail was appointed Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of East Anglia. During this time, he served as the lead consultant for artificial nutrition, nutrition in motor neurone disease, and the multidisciplinary team managing feeding-related conditions.

In recognition of his expertise in clinical nutrition, he was recruited by University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire in 2022 to support the expansion of its intestinal failure service.

Dr Ismail sees both private self-funded and insured patients and is known for his patient-centred approach. He takes time to listen carefully to his patients and understands the physical, emotional, and psychological impact that gastrointestinal and nutritional conditions can have on daily life.

Clinical approach and patient care

Dr Ismail provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for a wide range of digestive and nutritional disorders. His approach combines evidence-based medicine with personalised care, ensuring that patients receive treatment plans tailored to their individual needs.

He believes that successful management goes beyond treating symptoms alone and focuses on improving overall health, wellbeing, and quality of life. Patients are encouraged to take an active role in their care through education, shared decision-making, and ongoing support.

His dual expertise in gastroenterology and clinical nutrition allows him to assess complex gastrointestinal conditions while also addressing nutritional concerns that may affect recovery, symptom control, and long-term health outcomes.

Specialist expertise

Dr Ismail has particular expertise in:

• Clinical nutrition
• Artificial nutrition
• Intestinal failure
• Feeding tube assessment and management
• Nutritional support in complex medical conditions
• Endoscopy
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• General internal medicine

He has extensive experience managing both common and complex digestive disorders and works closely with multidisciplinary teams where appropriate to provide coordinated care.

Weight management and nutritional consultations

For patients seeking specialist nutritional support with weight management, Dr Ismail offers dedicated one-to-one nutritional consultations.

These personalised sessions focus on practical, healthy approaches to weight loss and long-term weight management. Patients receive individual guidance and monitoring tailored to their circumstances and goals.

These consultations are available by special appointment through his secretary.

Teaching and professional development

Alongside his clinical work, Dr Ismail has held an academic role as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of East Anglia.

His ongoing involvement in clinical nutrition, intestinal failure services, and gastroenterology reflects his commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care and specialist practice.

Why patients choose Dr Ismail

Patients choose Dr Ismail for his specialist expertise in gastroenterology, nutrition, and intestinal failure, as well as his holistic and compassionate approach to care.

His combination of advanced specialist training, academic experience, and emphasis on listening to patients helps ensure that treatment plans are tailored to each individual's medical, nutritional, and lifestyle needs.

In addition to English, Dr Ismail speaks Kurdish and Arabic, allowing him to support patients from a range of backgrounds.

• Dyspepsia
• Dysphagia
• Gastroesophageal reflux
• Eosinophilic Oesophagitis
• Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
• Constipation
• Abdominal pain
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Artificial feeding tubes (PEG)
• Unintentional weight loss
• Chronic diarrhoea
• Coeliac disease
• Nutritional/eating disorders
• Medical management of post bariatric surgery
• Dysmotility disorders
• Intestinal failure
• Endoscopy.   

• He is a member of the Royal college of the Physicians and British Society of Gastroenterology.