Dr Marinos Pericleous
Qualifications
BSc (Hons), MBBS, FRCP, PhD
GMC number: 6164392
Practising since: 2007
Specialties
Gastroenterology, General (internal) Medicine
Sub-specialties: Hepatology
Consultation times
- Friday Evenings (Guildford)
- Saturday 8am - 12pm (Parkside)
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About
Dr Pericleous is a consultant gastroenterologist with additional accreditations in hepatology (liver disease) and general internal medicine. He currently holds a substantive consultant position at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
He received his medical degree from University College London and Royal Free Medical School in London. During his training, he gained extensive experience in the management of all aspects of general gastroenterology, nutrition, gastrointestinal cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, and hepatology. He also worked as a senior clinical fellow at the ENETS Centre of Excellence of the Royal Free Hospital, developing his expertise in the management of neuroendocrine tumours of the digestive tract. As a higher trainee, he worked at the renowned Sheila Sherlock hepatology and liver transplant centre of the Royal Free Hospital in London. Subsequently, he completed his advanced hepatology training at the Institute of Liver Studies of King’s College Hospital, including the Liver Intensive Therapy Unit. He further honed his expertise in complex hepatology by working at the distinguished liver unit of St. Mary's hospital in Paddington, and as a visiting fellow at the Yale-New Haven Liver Centre in the United States.
Dr Pericleous is a dedicated researcher and advocate for professional development. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in liver diseases and has presented his research at numerous regional, national, and international conferences. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles on various aspects of gastroenterology, hepatology, nutrition, and cancer and is widely published in high-impact journals, including Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology. He has also authored several book chapters in his field. Currently, he serves as the principal investigator on several clinical trials in his area of expertise. In recognition of his services in medicine and research, he was elected a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 2024.
Furthermore, Dr Pericleous is a JAG-accredited endoscopist (gastroscopy and colonoscopy) and conducts weekly diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic lists. He is also an established endoscopy trainer. Moreover, he has been trained in delivering hepatic ultrasonography and fibroscanning of the liver (elastography).
Website: www.DrPericleous.com
Special interests
- All forms of liver issues: Abnormal liver tests, alcohol liver disease, viral hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, autoimmune liver issues (including primary biliary cholangitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and autoimmune hepatitis) and metabolic liver disorders, such as haemochromatosis and fatty liver disease.
- Gastrointestinal issues: Indigestion, heartburn, gastroesophageal acid reflux disease (GORD), hiatus hernia, bloating, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and colonoscopy.
- Investigation and diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancers: Cancers of the colon, stomach, oesophagus, liver, pancreas, biliary tree, as well as rarer forms of cancer, such as neuroendocrine tumours.
Personal interests
- Dr Pericleous enjoys travelling and learning new languages
- He is a piano and flute player and has performed in several orchestras and ensembles. He also owns a small home recording studio, where he has composed music for several events including theatrical plays, amateur short films, advertisements and graduation ceremonies
- He is an advanced scuba diver and travelled across the globe to see the underwater sea world.
- He enjoys swimming, running, cooking and baking.
Languages spoken
English, Greek
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Marinos Pericleous at Nuffield Health
- Colonoscopy
- Gastroscopy (or gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy)
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Diagnostic endoscopy
- Therapeutic Endoscopy
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
Locations Dr Marinos Pericleous works with
Related experience
Research
Dr Pericleous studied for a PhD in liver diseases and has presented his work in various national and international meetings.
He has authored more than 25 peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition and Cancer, and got published in high-impact journals, including Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology. He has also authored several book chapters in his field. He has been involved in the set-up of several clinical trials as Principle and Chief investigator.
Some of his publications can be viewed by clicking on the links below:
Memberships
- College of Physicians (FRCP)
- British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG)
- British Association for the study of the liver (BASL)
- European Association for the study of the Liver (EASL)
- American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD)
- British Viral Hepatitis Group (BVHG)
Other posts held
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust - Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
Insurers Dr Marinos Pericleous works with
Dr Marinos Pericleous works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aetna
- Allianz
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Bupa Global
- Bupa On Demand
- Cigna
- Cigna International
- Exeter Family Friendly
- Healix
- Health-on-Line
- PHC
- Simplyhealth
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Westfield Health WPA
- WPA
Declaration
Dr Marinos Pericleous does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Marinos Pericleous does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Marinos Pericleous does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.