Dr Rami Sweis

Dr Rami Sweis

Consultant Gastroenterologist

DysphagiaRefluxRegurgitation
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About Rami Sweis

Dr Rami Sweis is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Welbeck. He has been working as a gastroenterology consultant for more than 10 years. Dr Rami Sweis is an upper and lower GI gastroenterologist and endoscopist. He treats problems from the throat and oesophagus, to the stomach and colon. He has a particular interest and expertise in upper GI benign disorders, including problems of function of the oesophagus and stomach, which have been the focus of much of his research and publications. He runs the Upper GI Physiology unit at both University College London Hospital and Welbeck, whereby he investigates problems of swallowing and reflux such as food sticking on swallowing, chest pain, heartburn, regurgitation and vomiting using tests such as High Resolution Manometry, Impedance-pH monitoring and Wireless pH monitoring. He also has a particular interest in conditions such as eosinophilic oesophagitis, Barrett’s oesophagus, achalasia as well as management of SIBO, diarrhoea, constipation and IBS.

Dr Rami Sweis always looks at patients holistically. He tries to offer support and help that is most suitable for the patient after taking into account all the problems, concerns and expectations. He listens carefully with an open mind and tries to minimise unnecessary tests and treatments wherever possible. All decisions are made with the patient, offering plenty of time to decide together what is most suitable together, whilst providing all information possible in the simplest, most understandable terms.

Dr Rami Sweis can offer a range of therapies, ranging from behavioural modification and targeted medicines, to endoscopic treatments such as using Botox, dilatation, POEM (per-oral endoscopic myotomy), TIF (trans-oral incisionless fundoplication), Zenker’s diverticulotomy, Radio-frequency ablation and others.

To listen to Dr Rami Sweis provide an overview of the common symptoms of reflux, and how it can be investigated in a healthcare setting, you can click the link here.

Expertise

  • Dysphagia
  • Reflux
  • Regurgitation
  • Chest Pain
  • Barrett's Oesophagus
  • Achalasia
  • Spasm and Hypercontraction of the Oesophagus
  • Oesophageal Diverticulum
  • Eosinophilic Oesophagitis
  • Oesophageal Stricture
  • Rumination Syndrome and Belching Disorders
  • Vomiting Disorders
  • Gastroparesis/Delayed Gastric Emptying
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Bloating
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Anaemia
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • and Small Bowel Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

Overview

Age of patients seen
18+
Qualifications

  • 1994: BSc (1st Class Hons) Biology/Psychology/Chemistry University of Illinois at Chicago

  • 1999: MB ChB, University of Edinburgh Medical School

  • 2004: MRCP (UK)

  • 2013: PhD (King’s College London)

  • 2013: CCT

  • 2018: FHEA (Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy)

  • 2019: Honorary Clinical Associate Professor

  • 2019: FRCP

Languages spoken
English
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Consultations and services

  • Self-pay available from £300
  • Health insurance
  • Self-pay available from £250
  • Health insurance

Insurers covered

  • Aviva
  • AXA Health
  • BUPA Limited
  • Vitality Health
  • WPA
  • +3 more

Tests & treatments

Locations

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London

1 Welbeck Street
Marylebone
London
W1G 0AR

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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.


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