Dr Anthony Lerman
Consultant Gastroenterologist
About Anthony Lerman
Dr Anthony is a consultant gastroenterologist at OneWelbeck, with key interests in the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain and coeliac disease. He performs OGD (gastroscopy), colonoscopy and capsule endoscopy of both the small and large bowel.
He has over 25 years of experience as a doctor. He qualified in 1998 from Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals and the University of Cambridge. He undertook postgraduate training on the Barts and the London Medical Rotation and then the London Deanery Gastroenterology Rotation, which included many specialist centres in London.
Dr Lerman is very approachable. He is a chair and an international examiner for the Royal College of Physicians postgraduate medical examinations and is also an examiner for UCL Medical School.
Dr Lerman hold a substantive NHS position at the Whittington Hospital in North London.
Dr Lerman is a member of a number of professional organisations such as the British Society of Gastroenterology, the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation, the Society of Acute Medicine and the Royal Society of Medicine. He is Fellow at the Royal College of Physicians.
He is recognised by all major insurers.
Patient testimonial:
"Dr Lerman is very caring, knowledgeable, & works very hard. He has a good sense of humour, has people skills, & understands your anxieties. I recommend him."
Expertise
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Consultations and services
Insurers covered
- +5 more
- Allianz Partners
- Bupa International
- Cigna International
- Healix
- Henner
Tests & treatments
Conditions & symptoms
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, but only for certain services. Some consultations, assessments, and treatments can be booked directly, while others require a GP or specialist referral. Please check the relevant service page for guidance, and contact the centre if you’re unsure.
We aim to offer appointments as quickly as possible, and many services have same-day or next-day availability. Waiting times vary depending on the appointment type, specialty, and consultant availability, but our team will always offer the earliest suitable appointment.
Yes. You can arrange an appointment for a family member, or someone you care for, just let us know when you get in touch. We’ll need their details and consent to complete the booking, unless you're their legal guardian or have power of attorney.
Your first consultation includes a detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors, followed by a thorough examination. It’s helpful if you can bring the results of any previous investigations with you, as well as a list of your current medications. Come with a comfortably full bladder so you can provide a urine sample if requested.