Dr Waleed Fateen
Qualifications
MBBS, MSC, MRCP, PhD
GMC number: 7018658
Practising since: 2003
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Sub-specialties: Hepatology
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About
Dr Waleed Fateen is a consultant hepatologist and pancreato-biliary physician based in Oxford.
He specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of liver disease, bile duct and gallbladder disorders, pancreatic conditions, and advanced therapeutic endoscopy.
Clinical experience
His clinical expertise includes metabolic liver disease (fat infiltration of the liver), autoimmune liver disease, cirrhosis, portal hypertension and liver cancer. A key focus of his practice is the evaluation, staging and prevention of liver disease.
FibroScan assessments
He performs FibroScan assessments to evaluate liver fibrosis and provides structured assessment of liver health to identify patients at risk of progressive liver disease.
Endoscopic treatments
He also offers endoscopic treatment for complications of liver disease including variceal management.
Dr Fateen has extensive experience in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and polypectomy.
He also performs advanced endoscopic procedures such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and ERCP for the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic, bile duct, gallbladder and liver conditions.
Approach to care
His practice emphasises a multidisciplinary and personalised approach to care.
He works in coordination with hepatobiliary surgeons and radiologists, and collaborates closely with specialist nutritionists, dietitians and health coaches to support patients in improving liver health and managing chronic digestive conditions.
Teaching
Dr Fateen is actively involved in academic medicine in Oxford, where his research focuses on early cancer detection and the development of innovative molecular diagnostics.
He also has a strong interest in developing digital tools and web platforms that improve communication between specialists, GPs and patients.
He is committed to providing clear explanations, evidence-based care and personalised treatment plans to help patients understand their condition and make confident decisions about their health.
Find out more on Dr Fateen's website.
Medical secretary
Melinda Ziff
07961152099
mziff@medicalsecservices.co.uk
Special interests
Liver conditions
- Metabolic liver disease (Fat infiltration of the liver)
- Liver fibrosis assessment (Fibroscan)
- Cirrhosis and portal hypertension
- Endoscopic management of oesophageal and gastric varices
- Chronic viral hepatitis (Hepatitis B and C)
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Abnormal liver blood tests
- Liver cancer surveillance and hepatocellular carcinoma.
Pancreatic conditions
- Pancreatitis (acute and chronic)
- Pancreatic cysts and pancreatic masses
- Pancreatic abnormalities detected on imaging
- Investigation of pancreatic duct abnormalities .
Biliary and gallbladder disorders
- Endoscopic ultrasound investigation for tiny gallstones and gallbladder disease
- Bile duct stones
- Bile duct stricture or narrowing
- Jaundice.
Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
- ERCP
- Endoscopic management of varices.
Common symptoms assessed
- Evaluation and staging of liver health, including fibrosis assessment and metabolic risk review, with support for liver health delivered in collaboration with specialist nutritionists and health coaches
- Abnormal liver blood tests
- Fatty liver detected on ultrasound or other imaging
- Complications of cirrhosis such as fluid retention (ascites) or bleeding varices
- Jaundice
- Upper abdominal pain or discomfort
- Unexplained weight loss
- Investigation and treatment of gallbladder or bile duct stones
- Abdominal pain related to gallbladder or pancreatic disease
- Suspected or established pancreatic or gallbladder conditions.
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.