Dr Zahir Amin
Consultant Hepatobiliary and Gastrointestinal Radiologist in London
MBBS MRCP MD FRCR
GMC: 3165852
Dr Zahir Amin areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Dr Zahir Amin is a distinguished consultant radiologist specialising in hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) and gastrointestinal (GI) imaging and intervention. His NHS practice is based at University College Hospital (UCH), where his primary focus lies in HPB imaging and interventional procedures.
At UCH, Dr Amin serves as the radiology lead for the benign and malignant HPB Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and the Hydatid MDT. He has previously held leadership roles as the radiology lead for the Adrenal MDT and the Abdominal Sarcoma MDT. Dr Amin is an active contributor to the academic community. He serves on the editorial boards of The British Journal of Radiology and E-medicine.com and regularly delivers lectures on topics such as HPB imaging, gastrointestinal stromal tumours, ultrasound and MRI in Crohn’s disease, and endoscopic ultrasound.
His dedication to education and research is reflected in his extensive lecturing and publishing portfolio, which covers areas including pancreatic imaging and intervention, liver imaging, acute pancreatitis, cholangiocarcinoma imaging, MRCP, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cyst management, CT colonography, and the ultrasound and MRI assessment of Crohn’s disease.
Dr Amin completed his radiology training at UCH, earning an MD with a thesis on image-guided liver tumor laser ablation. Following this, he was appointed Consultant Radiologist at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, where he focused on GI luminal imaging, including barium studies, CT colonography, and small bowel MRI and ultrasound. He also developed an endoscopic ultrasound service during his tenure.
In 2002, Dr Amin joined UCH as a Consultant Radiologist, where he continues to lead in HPB and GI imaging, offering expertise that bridges clinical care, research, and education. His dedication to advancing radiology ensures that patients benefit from cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic imaging services.