Gastroenterology
The study and treatment of diseases and disorders of the digestive system.
Such conditions may affect your oesophagus (swallowing tube), pancreas, stomach, small intestine and large intestine.
At the Royal Free London Private Patients Unit we offer a range of specialist gastroenterology services. Our consultants are highly trained in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of gastroenterology diseases using advanced equipment, allowing us to tailor each service to our patients’ needs.
Common conditions seen by our team include:
- Abdominal pain
- Acid reflux (heartburn)
- Bowel cancer
- Chron's disease
- Coeliac disease
- Colitis
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties)
- Food allergies
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Liver conditions (hepatology)
- Weight changes (loss and gain)
Common investigations and services offered include:
- Bowel cancer screening
- Capsule endoscopy - whole bowel health checks
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Fibroscan
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Gastroscopy (OGD)
- Liver assessments
- Paediatric gastroenterology
- Polypectomy
Meet our consultants
We work with leading experts who are all supported by the expertise of a multidisciplinary team. Our specialist team of doctors and surgeons includes:
Dr Rooshi Nathwani
Professor Christos Toumpanakis
Related services:
Our private Gastroenterology services are provided at the Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead and Hadley Wood Hospital, High Barnet.
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