Dr Manu Nayar

Qualifications

MB BS, MD, MRCP

GMC number: 5192057

Practising since: 1993

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Consultation times

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About

Dr Nayar was appointed Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Freeman Hospital in October 2007. He completed his specialist training in gastroenterology in Liverpool, where he developed a strong interest in therapeutic endoscopy. He subsequently pursued advanced training in pancreaticobiliary (PB) medicine at the Freeman Hospital, a regional centre of excellence and one of the largest pancreaticobiliary units in the UK.

Dr Nayar specialises in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, including dyspepsia, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatological disorders, and irritable bowel syndrome. He is fully competent in all aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

His subspecialist expertise lies in diseases of the pancreas and biliary system. Dr Nayar is one of fewer than ten pancreaticobiliary physicians in the UK who provide comprehensive medical and advanced endoscopic treatment for pancreatic and bile duct disorders. His expertise includes endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and other complex therapeutic endoscopic procedures.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr Nayar is the Head of Endoscopy and Training Lead at the Freeman Hospital, where he plays a key role in education and service development. He is a member of the British Society of Gastroenterology and the Royal College of Physicians. His research interests are focused on pancreaticobiliary medicine, and he is well published in this field. Dr Nayar also lectures regularly at national courses and conferences.

Special interests

  • General gastroenterology and pancreatobiliary medicine
  • ERCP
  • Endoscopic ultrasound
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Liver functions.

Personal interests

Yoga, music, digital photography.

Treatments and tests offered by Dr Manu Nayar at Nuffield Health

  • Polypectomy
  • Colorectal screening
  • Biliary and renal drainage
  • Gastroscopy (or gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy)
  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy
  • Fine needle biopsy
  • Diagnostic endoscopy
  • Therapeutic Endoscopy
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatogram (or ERCP)
  • Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
  • Nutrition
  • Liver function tests

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Related experience

Research

Through regular involvement in research Dr Nayar has publications in various peer reviewed and non peer reviewed journals. The main ones include:

  1. Utility of Quantitative Endoscopic Ultrasound Elastography for the Diagnosis of Pancreatic Malignancy: A Large Single-Centre Experience, M.F. Dawwas, H. Taha, J.S. Leeds, M.N. Nayar, K.W. Oppong. Gastrointest Endosc 2012 Jul 31
  2. Effect of dedicated and supervised training on achieving competence in EUS-FNA of solid pancreatic lesions, Nayar M, Joy D, Wadehra V, Oppong K. Scand J Gastroenterol. 2011 Jul;46(7-8):997-1003.
  3. Role of EUS/EUS-guided FNA in the management of proximal biliary strictures, Manu NK, Derek MM, Viney W, Kofi OE. Hepatogastroenterology. 2011 Nov-Dec;58(112):1862-5
  4. Investigating pancreatobiliary disorders through the use of EUS John Leeds, Diamond Joy, Manu Nayar GIN 2010; 8(6): 43-49
  5. Experiences of the 1st Newcastle ERCP and EUS course for nurses Manu Nayar, Gillian Nicholson, Heather Gray, Linda Hodgson, GIN 2010 Oct; 8(8): 36-40

Dr Nayar continues to introduce newer techniques which has helped Freeman Hsoptial become the foremost centre for the management of diseases of the pancreas and the bile duct. He also presents regularly at national and international conferences.

Memberships

  • British Society of Gastroenterology
  • Royal College of Physicians
  • Pancreatic Society of Great Britian and Ireland
  • American Society of GI Endoscopy

Other posts held

  • Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Pancreatobiliary Medicine at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne

Declaration

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

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

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