Editorial Board Member AC CV

Abhay Chopada MS FRCS
Consultant Laparoscopic Colorectal and General Surgeon
Mr Abhay Chopada has been recognised by Tatler Magazine in their 2007 and 2013 Doctor’s Guides as one of the Top Surgical Gastroenterologists in UK for his clinical expertise in General and Colorectal Surgery.

Background
He completed his MBBS in 1989 from the University Of Pune, India, with several academic honours. Mr Abhay Chopada was also awarded a Master’s degree in Surgery from the University Of Pune, India in 1992. Following his surgical training in India his research interest in molecular changes and angiogenesis of colon cancer resulted in award of a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences (Surgical Sciences) in 2001 from the University of London. Mr Chopada also successfully completed the North Thames (East) Higher Surgical Scheme from University College London Hospital in 2003.

Upon completion, the ethnic diversity and richness of the boroughs of Ealing, Harrow and Southall attracted him to a Consultant position based at Ealing Hospital NHS Trust since December 2003.

With his strong academic background Mr Chopada has published several research papers in General Surgery and Coloproctology. He is also deeply involved in teaching medical students and is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College School of Medicine, London.

Clinical Interests
Management of all gastrointestinal problems like rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, chronic diarrhoea, indigestion, constipation, change in bowel habits etc.
Endoscopy including colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy
Painless surgery for Haemorrhoids –PPH /HAL
Hernia repair –open and keyhole ( laparoscopic)
Keyhole Surgery for Gallstones ( Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy)
Surgery for anal conditions like fissure, fistula, piles
Treatment of Pilonidal sinus disease
Surgery for Colon polyps and Colon cancer
Management of diverticular disease, IBD and IBS
Laparoscopic surgery including lap.cholecytectomy and lap appendicectomy
Removal of lumps, skin lesions
All EMERGENCY SURGERY including Laparoscopic appendicectomy, Management of obstruction, abdominal pain etc.

Professional Memberships and Associations
General Medical Council (GMC)
Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI)
Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACGBI)
European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP)
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, England
Intercollegiate Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons.

A passionate leader with deep understanding of healthcare issues and leveraging of technology to address healthcare issues globally ranging from poor efficiency, manpower gaps, poor patient experience and lack of access to healthcare. He practices as a Consultant Surgeon in the private sector and is deeply involved in strategic and executive roles with healthcare institutions from operational transformation to M&As. 

He co-founded Clinivantage.com in 2015 which now has an operational presence in 9 countries including UK,India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Kenya, Ghana ,UAE and Saudi Arabia with a patient footprint in excess of 10 million patients with 35+ signed up hospitals and global associations with IT majors like Hitachi, Edifecs and IBM. Clinivantage is an multi award winning, disruptive solution which excels in transforming the entire patient experience and offers a unique innovating data platform for healthcare which integrates IoT devices and transforms operational efficiency in healthcare space. Clinivantage has created extremely innovative tools for patient CRM and Physician empowerment unlocking novel revenue streams for providers and are currently serving the entire healthcare ecosystem ranging from Individuals , Clinics, Hospitals to Major insurance providers, TPAs and Public health programme across the globe.
 
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