Dr Apostolos Koffas is a Consultant Hepatologist and Gastroenterologist at the Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).

He specialises in the diagnosis and management of liver disease, with particular expertise in chronic viral hepatitis, cirrhosis and complex liver conditions. His clinical interests cover a broad range of liver disorders, including abnormal liver tests, liver fibrosis, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, previously known as fatty liver disease), alcohol-related liver disease, autoimmune and cholestatic liver diseases, and liver lesions.

Dr Koffas graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece, where he subsequently completed his specialist training. Throughout his clinical training and subsequent appointments, he has had the opportunity to train under and work alongside internationally renowned hepatologists, gaining valuable experience in the management of complex liver conditions. His clinical and academic career has included work at leading specialist liver centres, including the Barts Liver Centre, alongside research at the renowned Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London. This experience has helped shape his approach to clinical practice, combining specialist expertise with the latest advances in liver disease management.

In addition to his hepatology expertise, Dr Koffas is an experienced gastroenterologist and gastrointestinal endoscopist, having performed more than 1,500 endoscopic procedures, including gastroscopy and colonoscopy. He is also certified in FibroScan, a non-invasive technique used to assess liver scarring and fat accumulation in the liver, and performs ultrasound-assisted liver biopsies.

Dr Koffas has a strong academic and research background, with a particular interest in hepatitis B and D. Through his national and international collaborations, he has contributed to research published in leading international peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Hepatology, and has presented his work at national and international scientific conferences.

At the Royal London Hospital, he co-chairs the Viral Hepatitis Multidisciplinary Team and is actively involved in developing and improving clinical pathways for patients with liver disease. His work focuses on ensuring that patients receive timely investigations, appropriate treatment and high-quality long-term care.

Alongside his clinical responsibilities, Dr Koffas is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, where he leads a module in the final year of the undergraduate medical programme. He is actively involved in medical education, clinical supervision and the training of the next generation of doctors.

Dr Koffas believes in providing personalised, evidence-based care, taking the time to understand each patient's concerns and explain their condition and treatment options clearly. His approach combines clinical expertise with open communication and shared decision-making, helping patients feel informed and confident about their care.