Dr Iosif Beintaris

Qualifications

MBBS, CCT Gastroenterology

GMC number: 7468076

Practising since: 2014

Specialties

Gastroenterology

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About

Dr Beintaris is a highly experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist, renowned for his expertise across the full spectrum of general gastroenterology. He holds a special interest in advanced techniques (Luminal Therapeutic Endoscopy) to treat conditions affecting the digestive system and inflammatory bowel disease, areas in which he has developed a strong clinical reputation.

He serves as the Clinical Lead for Endoscopy at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, where he plays a pivotal role in driving innovation, quality, and service development. His leadership extends nationally through his membership on the British Society of Gastroenterology Endoscopy Committee, contributing to the advancement of best practices and standards in endoscopic care.

In addition, Dr Beintaris is an accredited assessor for the National Endoscopy Joint Advisory Group (JAG), supporting the delivery of high-quality training and accreditation across UK endoscopy services.

Special interests

Dr Beintaris has a special interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy 

Other interests

Barrett’s Oesophagus

Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease

Eosinophilic Oesophagitis

Functional Gastrointestinal Diseases


Languages spoken

English, Greek

Treatments and tests offered by Dr Iosif Beintaris at Nuffield Health

  • Colorectal screening
  • Colonoscopy
  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy
  • Gastroscopy (or gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy)
  • Diagnostic endoscopy
  • Therapeutic Endoscopy
  • Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

Locations Dr Iosif Beintaris works with

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    Junction Road, Norton, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1PX

    01642 360 100
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Research

  1. Westwood C, Beaton D, Beintaris I et al. The impact of a multidisciplinary team approach on the management of patients diagnosed with complex colorectal polyps. Colorectal Disease. Oct 2024. doi.org/10.1111/codi.17213
  2. Bashir K, Beintaris I et al. Colonoscopic cancer detection rate: a new performance measure – is it FIT for purpose? Frontline Gastroenterology. Apr 2024. doi.org/10.1136/flgastro-2023-102555
  3. Zacharias P Tsiamoulos, Rizwan Basit, Roser Vega, Iosif Beintaris, Mohan Ramchandani, Joseph Sebastian, Brian P Saunders. Endoscopic Resection of a Complex Rectosigmoid Lesion Using Novel Technology to Prevent Long-Term Luminal Stricture. American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2023;118(5):775. doi:10.14309/ajg.0000000000002150
  4. Srivathsan Ravindran, Rebecca Cavilla, Hutan Ashrafian, Adam Haycock, Chris Healey, Mark Coleman, Steph Archer, Ara Darzi, Siwan Thomas-Gibson, TEAM-ENTS working group. Development of the "Teamwork in Endoscopy Assessment Module for Endoscopic Non-Technical Skills" (TEAM-ENTS) behavioral marker system. Endoscopy. 2023;55(5):403-412. doi:10.1055/a-1959-6123
  5. Beaton D, Beintaris I, Rutter MD. Utilization and reproducibility of World Endoscopy Organization post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer algorithms: retrospective analysis. Endoscopy. 2022;54(3):270-277.
  6. Ben Shillitoe, Ji Ching Lee, Mohammed Hussien, Iosif Beintaris, Mark Stothard, Matthew Johnston, Helen Jane Dallal, Louise J Michaelis, Stephen Attwood, Anjan Dhar. Clinical spectrum of paediatric and adult eosinophilic oesophagitis in the North East of England from 2016 to 2019. Frontline Gastroenterology. 2021. doi:10.1136/flgastro-2021-101814
  7. Matthew D Rutter, Rachel Evans, Zoe Hoare, Christian Von Wagner, Jill Deane, Shiran Esmaily, Tony Larkin, Rhiannon Edwards, Seow Tien Yeo, Llinos Haf Spencer, Emily Holmes, Brian P Saunders, Colin J Rees, Zacharias P Tsiamoulos, Iosif Beintaris. WASh multicentre randomised controlled trial: water-assisted sigmoidoscopy in English NHS bowel scope screening. Gut. Sep 2020.
  8. Jamie Catlow, David Beaton, Iosif Beintaris, Tim Shaw, Raphael Broughton, Chris Healey, Ian Penman, Mark Coleman, Matt Rutter. JAG/BSG national survey of UK endoscopy services: impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and early restoration of endoscopy services. Frontline Gastroenterology. Aug 2020.
  9. Beintaris I, et al. The WASh Trial: water-assisted sigmoidoscopy in the English Bowel Scope Screening Programme: study protocol for a randomized multicenter trial. Endoscopy International Open. 2019.
  10. David Beaton, Matthew Rutter, Iosif Beintaris. PTH-005 Reliability of post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer algorithms. Gut. 2019;68(Suppl 2). (BSG Abstract)
  11. Siau K, Beintaris I. My approach to water-assisted colonoscopy. Frontline Gastroenterology. Published online 22 Dec 2018. doi:10.1136/flgastro-2018-101143
  12. Matthew D. Rutter, Iosif Beintaris et al. World Endoscopy Organization Consensus Statements on Post-Colonoscopy and Post-Imaging Colorectal Cancer. Gastroenterology. Jun 2018. doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2018.05.038
  13. Beintaris I et al. The World Endoscopy Organisation Consensus on Post-Colonoscopy and Post-Imaging Colorectal Cancer. UEG Journal. 2017;5:PO436.
  14. Tsiamoulos ZP, Misra R, Rameshshanker R, Elliott TR, Beintaris I, Thomas-Gibson S, Haycock A, Suzuki N, Rees C, Saunders BP. Impact of a new distal attachment on colonoscopy performance in an academic screening center. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2017. PubMed
  15. Beintaris I, Rutter MD. Advanced imaging in colonoscopy: contemporary approach to dysplasia surveillance in inflammatory bowel disease. Frontline Gastroenterology. 2016;0:1–8. doi:10.1136/flgastro-2016-100735
  16. Lee TJ, Nair S, Beintaris I, Rutter MD. Recent advances in colonoscopy. F1000Research. 2016;5.
  17. Rutter MD, Beintaris I. Implementing quality improvement programs for colonoscopy: the emerging need for an international, standardized, multidisciplinary approach. Endoscopy International Open. 2016;4(2):E134-E135.
  18. Triantafyllou K, Tziatzios G, Sioulas AD, Beintaris I, Gouloumi AR, Panayiotides IG, Dimitriadis G. Diagnostic yield of scope retroflexion in the right colon: A prospective cohort study. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2015.
  19. Papanikolaou IS, Sioulas AD, Magdalinos N, Beintaris I, Lazaridis LD, Polymeros D, Malli C, Dimitriadis GD. Improved bowel preparation increases polyp detection and unmasks significant polyp miss rate: a retrospective study. World Journal of Clinical Cases. 2015;3:880-6.
  20. Triantafyllou K, Beintaris I, Dimitriadis G. Is there a role for colon capsule endoscopy beyond colorectal cancer screening? A literature review. World Journal of Gastroenterology. 2014;20:13006-14.
  21. Sioulas AD, Beintaris I, Triantafyllou K. A rosebud-like retrograde view of the duodenal bulb. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2014;12:A1.

Memberships

  • General Medical Council
  • British Society of Gastroenterology
  • European Society of Gastroenterology & Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Other posts held

  • Consultant Gastroenterologist and Trust Endoscopy Lead at North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Insurers Dr Iosif Beintaris works with

Dr Iosif Beintaris works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Bupa
  • AXA Health
  • AXA - Global Healthcare
  • Aviva Health
  • Healix
  • WPA
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)

Declaration

Dr Iosif Beintaris does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Dr Iosif Beintaris does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Dr Iosif Beintaris does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.