Core Competencies

• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Gastro-esophageal reflux
• Constipation
• Achalasia
• Liver diseases
• Metabolic syndrome
• Food intolerance/allergy
• Upper and lower G – I endoscopy, enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy
• PEG, Fibro Scan, gastric balloon for obesity

Brief Profile

Prof. Dr. Vito Annese is an Italian Gastroenterologist, educated and trained in Italy and Belgium, with over 30 years experience in the areas of patient management, advanced research and education within the gastroenterology domain. He treats a variety of conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, functional gastrointestinal disorders (including irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, constipation, achalasia), chronic viral hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and its complication, fatty liver and metabolic diseases. In addition, he performs a wide range of diagnostic and operative endoscopic procedures as well as investigations of physiopathology (i.e. manometry, pH-metry, breath tests).

Qualifications

• M.D. (Hons), CCST (Hons) Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Master of Science (Hons), Full professor of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine (Italian qualification)

Podcasts

Dr. Vito Annese, Consultant Gastroenterologist discusses Gut Health and Functional Bowel Disorders