Dr Muhammad Ashfaq

Referrals to Dr Ashfaq can be sent via Healthlink, posted to the Bon Secours Hospital Galway or sent by secure email.

About

Dr Muhammad Ashfaq is a Consultant Gastroenterologist with extensive experience in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy. He holds consultant posts at Bon Secours Hospital Galway, University Hospital Galway and Mayo University Hospital. He is listed on the Specialist Register of the Irish Medical Council.

Education & Training

Dr Ashfaq graduated from Nishtar Medical University, Pakistan in 2005. He completed his postgraduate training in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and General Internal Medicine across several Irish hospitals, including Regional Hospital Mullingar, University Hospital Galway, St James’s Hospital, and St Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin.

Fellowship Training

Dr Ashfaq completed fellowship training in Hepatology (Liver Diseases) at King’s College Hospital, London.

Clinical Expertise

Dr Ashfaq has a special interest in the management of:

• Fatty Liver
• Haemochromatosis
• Autoimmune Liver Disease
• Liver Cirrhosis
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Coeliac Disease

Top Three Specialities

• Gastroenterology
• Hepatology
• Endoscopy

Specialities Offered

• Upper GI Endoscopy – to examine the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum
• Colonoscopy – to investigate the colon and rectum
• Polypectomy – removal of polyps during endoscopy
• Fatty Liver – diagnosis and management
• Autoimmune Liver Disease – including conditions such as autoimmune hepatitis
• Liver Cirrhosis – management and monitoring of chronic liver damage
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease – care for Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis
• Coeliac Disease – diagnosis and treatment

Research and Contributions

Dr Ashfaq participated in research activities and clinical trials during his training. He is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education at University Hospital Galway.