Condition: Achalasia

Dr. Arif Hussenbux

Dr. Arif Hussenbux

Consultant Gastroenterologist
Dr. Arif Hussenbux

Dr. Arif Hussenbux is a highly skilled Consultant Gastroenterologist based in Buckinghamshire, practising at Wycombe, Amersham, and Stoke Mandeville (Aylesbury) Hospitals. Dr. Hussenbux performs advanced procedures such as gastroscopy (examination of the stomach), colonoscopy (examination of the colon), polypectomy (removal of polyps), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and ERCP (bile duct endoscopy). He is also experienced in stent insertion and stricture dilatation. Dr. Hussenbux’s clinical interests include managing general gastroenterological conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), abdominal pain, and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).


He is known for his compassionate and patient-centred approach, as Dr. Hussenbux ensures every consultation is relaxed and provides patients with ample time to discuss their concerns.


After graduating from Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2014, Dr. Hussenbux received the prestigious Goldberg-Schachmann and Freda Becker Bursary for outstanding academic performance. He completed specialist training in the Oxford deanery and served as a trainee representative for the British Society of Gastroenterology. Dr. Hussenbux further honed his skills with an advanced fellowship in hepato-pancreato-biliary medicine at St. James’s University Hospital, Leeds.


Dr Hussenbux is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, where he leads the HPB service. He played a key role in enhancing patient care by introducing Endoscopic Ultrasound, a ground-breaking service for the hospital. Passionate about medical education, Dr Hussenbux is also a dedicated member of the Oxford Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Training Faculty.

All Professionals at The Gut Clinic UK have an extensive experience and offers latest evidence-based techniques in treating gut pathologies. Dr. Arif Hussenbux provides consultation at Spire Thames Valley Hospital: Wexham St, Wexham Street, Slough SL3 6NH.

Initial consultation: £250
Follow up consultation: £200

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    Yirupaiahgari Viswanath

    Consultant General, Upper GI, Laparoscopic, Robotic and Endoscopic Surgeon

    About Professor Viswanath

    Professor Viswanath YKS is a highly experienced general surgeon specializing in upper gastrointestinal disorders, laparoscopic procedures, and endoscopic surgeries, boasting over two decades of expertise in the field. He earned his qualification in 1989 and underwent extensive training in the Tyne and Tees regions as well as in Leeds. Prof. Viswanath has previously held the esteemed position of leading the Upper-Gastrointestinal oncology team and has served as the Cancer Lead clinician for the trust, Network Chairman, overseeing various oncological specialties.

    Prof. Viswanath’s clinical practice encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of a diverse range of gastrointestinal conditions, including hernias, gallstones, acid reflux, hiatus hernias, achalasia, upper GI cancers, and he is particularly renowned for his proficiency in advanced laparoscopic surgeries and various endoscopic procedures, including endoscopic myotomy, mucosal resection,dilatation and stent placement. He routinely performs laparoscopic surgeries for reflux, hiatal hernia, complex revisional surgery inclding placement of magenic device for reflux (Linx). 

    Notably, he has established the STRETTA (Endoscopic Anti-reflux Radio-frequency Treatment) center in the United Kingdom, pioneering the use of restech pH studies for the evaluation and management of patients suffering from acid reflux and LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux), characterized by symptoms like chronic cough, a sensation of throat blockage, and hoarseness.

    Professor Viswanath is a prominent figure in his field and is President Elect for BBUGSS ( British Benign Upper GI Surgical Society).His commitment to excellence is underscored by his receipt of the esteemed National Clinical Excellence Awards in 2011, 2015, 2018 and 2022 as well as the distinguished National HSJ Award and BMJ Leadership award(finalist). Furthermore, his peers within the medical community have recognized his expertise, as evidenced by his elected representative roles for laparoscopic surgery within the British Benign Upper GI Surgical Society and the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland.

    In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Prof. Viswanath is actively engaged in medical education and training and has gained recognition as a national leader in laparoscopic and endoscopic training.

    All Professionals at The Gut Clinic UK have an extensive experience and offers latest evidence-based techniques in gut pathologies. Prof. Viswanath’s provides consultation at Nuffield Health Tees Hospital, Junction Road Norton STOCKTON-ON-TEES TS20 1PX (01642360100) and Ramsay Tees Valley Hospital, Church Lane Acklam Middlesbrough TS5 7DX (01642130791, 01642737854), BMI Woodlands Hospital, Morton Park, Darlington, DL14PL.(01325341700)

    Initial consultation fees beginning at £250

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