Last medically reviewed on 2026-03-01
Dr Venkat Mahesh
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist
MBBS, MRCP (UK), FEBGH, PGDip Clinical Nutrition, PGCert Medical Education
Dr Venkataswamy Mahesh (known as Dr Venkat Mahesh) is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with 12,000+ endoscopic procedures. He is one of fewer than 10% of UK gastroenterologists trained in both EUS and ERCP. He combines his expertise in digestive disease with specialist training in clinical nutrition.
12,000+
Total Procedures
5,000+
Gastroscopies
3,500+
Colonoscopies
1,500+
ERCPs
2,000+
EUS Procedures
4.98/5
Patient Rating
75+ Verified Reviews
Current Positions
Consultant Gastroenterologist & Physician - East Lancashire NHS Trust
Honorary Consultant - Royal Preston Hospital
Honorary Consultant - Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Honorary Clinical Lecturer - Buckingham University
Lead Clinician for Endoscopy Services - Royal Blackburn Hospital
Lead for Nutrition & Upper GI Cancer - Royal Blackburn Hospital
National & Professional Roles
Medical Performance Assessor - General Medical Council (GMC)
QI Lead for Endoscopic Ultrasound, member British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG)/UKIEUS
Media & Education Coordinator - UK & Ireland EUS Society
Qualifications & Training
Academic Qualifications
MBBS
Bangalore University
MRCP (UK)
Royal College of Physicians
MRCP (Gastroenterology)
Royal College of Physicians
FEBGH
European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
PGDip Clinical Nutrition
University of Westminster
PGCert Medical Education
Edge Hill University
Professional Memberships
British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG)
World Endoscopy Organisation (WEO)
European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE)
UK & Ireland EUS Society
European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN)
Awards & Recognition
Extra Mile Individual Award 2025
Lancashire & South Cumbria Cancer Network
Best Trainer/Educator Award 2025
Lancashire & South Cumbria Cancer Network
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Practice Locations
The Beaumont Hospital
Bolton, Greater Manchester
Mondays: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Tel: 01204 404404
Old Hall Clough, Chorley New Road, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4LA
New: £225 | Follow-up: £125
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital
Blackpool, Lancashire
Alternate Mondays: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tel: 01253 308031
St Walburgas Road, Blackpool, FY3 8BP
New: £225 | Follow-up: £125
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Private consultations from £225. Same-week appointments often available at Bolton and Blackpool.