Dr Hari Krishna Padmanabhan
Qualifications
MBBS, MRCP, MD
GMC number: 6045462
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Consultation times
- Weekly Friday am
- Overview
About
Dr Hari Padmanabhan is a highly skilled consultant gastroenterologist with specialised expertise in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and bowel cancer screening.
He has a strong passion for treating luminal gastrointestinal disorders and is dedicated to providing expert care for a wide range of digestive health conditions.
Based at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Dr Padmanabhan serves as:
- Clinical Director for Gastroenterology
- Lead for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Endoscopy Lead
Education and training
Dr Hari Padmanabhan trained in the West Midlands, where he pursued advanced research in gastroenterology. He earned an MD from the University of Birmingham for his groundbreaking research on anaemia in cardiac surgery.
To further enhance his expertise, he completed specialist training in colon and small bowel capsule endoscopy at Sheffield.
Special interests
Dr Hari Padmanabhan has extensive experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders including:
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
- Swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
- Coeliac disease
- Iron deficiency anaemia
- Abdominal pain and constipation
- Gastrointestinal cancers.
He has a particular focus on:
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Personal interests
Gardening and badminton
Languages spoken
English, Telugu, Tamil
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Hari Krishna Padmanabhan at Nuffield Health
- Colonoscopy
- Diagnostic endoscopy
- Therapeutic Endoscopy
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
Locations Dr Hari Krishna Padmanabhan works with
Related experience
Research
He earned an MD from the University of Birmingham for his research on anaemia in cardiac surgery. He has published more than 20 articles related to gastroenterology and cardiac anaemia in peer-reviewed journals.
Memberships
- British Society of Gastroenterology
- European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation
Other posts held
- The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Clinical Director | IBD Lead | Endoscopy Lead
Insurers Dr Hari Krishna Padmanabhan works with
Dr Hari Krishna Padmanabhan works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- AXA Health
- Allianz
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA