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About Dr Umesh Basavaraju
Personal Profile
Dr Basavaraju has worked as a Consultant Gastroenterologist with NHS Grampian since 2015. He completed his specialist training before taking up this role. He also holds a PhD from the University of Aberdeen, awarded in 2012, where his research focused on inflammation, diet, and colorectal neoplasia.
Dr Basavaraju is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care. He aims to deliver accurate diagnosis and effective treatment using the latest endoscopic techniques.
Areas of expertise
Dr Basavaraju specialises in diagnosing and treating a wide range of digestive conditions, including:
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn’s disease
He is highly experienced in advanced endoscopic procedures for Bowel cancer screening, Polypectomy (removal of bowel polyps) and Endoscopic ultrasound
Dr Basavaraju also completed a fellowship in advanced endoscopy. This has given him extensive experience in the endoscopic management of colonic polyps, gall stone disease, bile duct and pancreatic conditions.
Clinical Interests
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Advanced endoscopic procedures
- Bowel cancer screening colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy and EMR
- Diagnostic and therapeutic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
Professional Memberships
- British Medical Association
- British Society of Gastroenterology
- Scottish Society of Gastroenterology
- European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation
