Dr. Mark Thursz

Dr. Mark Thursz, MBBS, MD, FRCP

Dr. Mark Thursz is a hepatologist at Imperial College London in London, United Kingdom. He is known for viral hepatitis and alcoholic hepatitis.

Professor Thursz is professor of hepatology at Imperial College London and a clinical hepatologist with inpatient beds and a clinic at St Mary’s Hospital. He led the STOPAH trial, the largest trial of treatment for severe alcoholic hepatitis, and has worked on viral hepatitis in Africa.

About Dr. Mark Thursz

• Full Name: Mark Thursz, MBBS, MD, FRCP
• Credentials: MBBS, MD, FRCP
• Specialty: Hepatology (liver disease)
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Alcoholic hepatitis; viral hepatitis B and C; liver disease in Africa
• Current Role: Professor of Hepatology, Imperial College London; Consultant Hepatologist, St Mary’s Hospital (Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust)
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: Imperial College London
• Address: St Mary’s Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY, United Kingdom
• Phone: 020 3311 1234 (Imperial College Healthcare switchboard)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: imperial.nhs.uk
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Mark Thursz:

• Severe alcoholic hepatitis
• Hepatitis B and C
• Cirrhosis
• Liver disease in people from Africa and Asia

Education and training:

• Medical Degree and Training: MBBS and MD; institutions and dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialist Registration: Gastroenterology/hepatology on the GMC Specialist Register (confirm on the GMC register)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the General Medical Council (GMC) register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: St Mary’s Hospital; Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Imperial College London

Insurance

NHS care is reached through GP referral to the hospital trust and is free at the point of use for eligible patients. Private appointments can be self-funded or paid through private medical insurance; check with your insurer (for example Bupa, AXA Health or Aviva) that the consultant is recognised before booking. Coverage for Dr. Mark Thursz was not confirmed plan by plan.

Fees

Private consultation fees are not published on the profiles reviewed. Ask the private hospital’s bookings team for a quote; NHS care carries no consultation fee for eligible patients.

Professional Information

• Chief investigator of the STOPAH trial (New England Journal of Medicine, 2015)
• Leadership roles in the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)
• Research on hepatitis B in West Africa

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• EASL faculty biography (easl.eu), checked October 1, 2026
• Imperial College London profile (imperial.ac.uk)
• GMC register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Mark Thursz known for?

Dr. Mark Thursz is known for viral hepatitis and alcoholic hepatitis.

Where does Dr. Mark Thursz practice?

He practices at Imperial College London in London, United Kingdom.

What conditions does Dr. Mark Thursz treat?

He focuses on alcoholic hepatitis, viral hepatitis and cirrhosis.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Mark Thursz?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Imperial College London before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.