Dr Waleed Fateen
Qualifications
MBBS, MSC, MRCP, PhD
GMC number: 7018658
Practising since: 2003
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Sub-specialties: Hepatology
- Overview
About
He specialises in the diagnosis and management of digestive, liver, bile duct, gallbladder and pancreatic disorders, with expertise in advanced therapeutic endoscopy.
His practice combines comprehensive gastroenterology care with specialist assessment of liver disease, pancreatic disorders and hepatobiliary conditions. He is committed to providing evidence-based, personalised care tailored to each patient's needs.
Clinical experience
- Reflux and indigestion
- Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Abdominal pain and bloating
- Diarrhoea and altered bowel habit
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Iron deficiency anaemia
- Unexplained weight loss
He also has specialist expertise in liver, pancreatic and biliary disorders, including metabolic liver disease (fatty liver disease), autoimmune liver disease, cirrhosis, portal hypertension and liver cancer.
A key focus of his practice is the evaluation, staging and prevention of liver disease, helping patients understand their liver health and reduce the risk of future complications.
FibroScan assessments
Dr Fateen performs FibroScan assessments to evaluate liver fibrosis and liver stiffness without the need for invasive procedures.
These assessments provide a structured evaluation of liver health and can help identify patients at risk of progressive liver disease, cirrhosis and liver-related complications.
Endoscopic treatments
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Polypectomy
He also provides endoscopic treatment for complications of liver disease, including the management of oesophageal and gastric varices.
In addition, he performs advanced endoscopic procedures including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic, bile duct, gallbladder and liver disorders.
Approach to care
Dr Fateen's practice emphasises a multidisciplinary and personalised approach to care.
He works closely with hepatobiliary surgeons, radiologists and specialist nurses and collaborates with nutritionists, dietitians and health coaches where appropriate to support patients in improving liver health and managing chronic digestive conditions.
His aim is to provide clear explanations, practical advice and individualised treatment plans that help patients make informed decisions about their health.
Teaching and research
Dr Fateen is actively involved in academic medicine in Oxford, where his research focuses on the early detection of cancer and the development of innovative molecular diagnostic tests.
He has a particular interest in liver cancer, liquid biopsy technologies and the translation of research discoveries into affordable and accessible clinical tests.
He also has a strong interest in developing digital tools and web platforms that improve communication between
specialists, GPs and patients and support greater patient engagement in healthcare and research.
Find out more on Dr Fateen's website.
Medical secretary
Melinda Ziff
07961152099
mziff@medicalsecservices.co.uk
Special interests
- Acid reflux and indigestion
- Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Chronic diarrhoea and altered bowel habit
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Iron deficiency anaemia
- Investigation of abdominal pain and bloating
- Assessment of unexplained weight loss
- Metabolic liver disease (fatty liver disease)
- Liver fibrosis and health assessment using FibroScan
- Cirrhosis and portal hypertension
- Endoscopic management of oesophageal and gastric varices
- Chronic viral hepatitis (hepatitis virus)
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Abnormal liver blood tests
- Liver cancer surveillance and hepatocellular carcinoma
- Acute and chronic pancreatitis
- Pancreatic cysts and pancreatic masses
- Investigation of pancreatic duct abnormalities
- Pancreatic abnormalities detected on imaging
Biliary and gallbladder disorders
- Gallstones and gallbladder disease
- Endoscopic ultrasound assessment for small gallstones and microlithiasis
- Bile duct stones
- Bile duct strictures
- Jaundice
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Polypectomy
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopic management of oesophageal and gastric varices
- Abdominal pain
- Bloating and excessive wind
- Heartburn and reflux
- Difficulty swallowing
- Nausea and indigestion
- Diarrhoea or constipation
- Change in bowel habit
- Rectal bleeding
- Unexplained weight loss
- Abnormal liver blood tests
- Fatty liver detected on ultrasound or other imaging
- Jaundice
- Symptoms related to gallbladder, bile duct or pancreatic disease
- Complications of cirrhosis such as fluid retention (ascites) or bleeding varices
- Evaluation and staging of liver health, including FibroScan assessment and metabolic risk review
Languages spoken
English, Arabic
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Waleed Fateen at Nuffield Health
- Polypectomy
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Gastroscopy (or gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy)
- Endoscopic ultrasound
Locations Dr Waleed Fateen works with
Related experience
Other posts held
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Insurers Dr Waleed Fateen works with
Dr Waleed Fateen works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Bupa
- Allianz
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
Declaration
Dr Waleed Fateen does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Waleed Fateen does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Waleed Fateen does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.