DR Maxwell Asante

23/01/2026

Special interests:
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases; Functional Gastro-intestinal Disorders (e.g. IBS); Disorders of gastro-intestinal motility; Therapeutic Endoscopy (including colonoscopy, ERCP, balloon enteroscopy); and Complex benign gastro-intestinal disorders (e.g. POTS and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome).

22/01/2026

Lower and mid digestive symptoms in women can possibly be a symptom of endometriosis. The colon and the lower small bowel can be affected by endometriosis.

21/01/2026

Patient Feedback
"I have 100% confidence in Dr Maxwell Asante. The Staff at the hospital were kind and attentive at all times which assisted with my comfort"

20/01/2026

My clinics at Orpington Endoscopy Centre are by appointment only on Thursday's and Saturday's
https://orpingtonendoscopy.org.uk/
I also accept self funding patients and am approved by all major health insurance companies.
Please contact my secretary for an appointment
http://www.consultantgastroenterologist.co.uk/

Gastroenterologist Beckenham, Gastroenterologist Orpington, Gastroenterologist Sevenoaks, Private Consultant Gastroenterologist, Gastroenterologist London Bridge The Shard,

19/01/2026

Small intestinal bacteria overgrowth (SIBO) frequently fails antibiotics therapy - why?

15/01/2026

"When it is not just haemorrhoids"
By Dr Max Asante
*If you have chronic abdominal pain*
*If you have severe weight loss*
*If you have chronic diarrhea*

14/01/2026

"When is it not Heartburn" Series by Dr Maxwell Asante
*If you have choking spells*
*If you are constantly burping*
*If it has gone on for years*

12/01/2026

Hernia Repair Surgery
Surgery is the most common treatment for a hernia. The three main types of hernia surgery are open, laparoscopic (minimally invasive) and robotic repair. Your surgery and recovery will depend on multiple factors, including the type of hernia you have and how complex the surgery will be.

09/01/2026

I am an experienced gastroenterologist with over 25 years experience in managing various gastrointestinal disorders in South East London, Bromley & Kent.
Panel member for international organisations providing second opinions in Gastroenterology

08/01/2026

"When is it not" series by Dr Maxwell Asante
When is it not IBS
1) If coleliac blood test is positive
2) If faecal calprotectin or FIT test is high
3) If you have blood in your stool