You will have been referred to a gastroenterologist because you are experiencing problems with your stomach or digestive system that your GP hasn’t been able to treat. The digestive system includes your mouth, oesophagus, gallbladder, pancreas, liver and bile ducts.The gastroenterology team at VisitHealth have years of experience and are experts in their field, practicing to the highest standards you expect and deserve.If they think it’s needed, your gastroenterologist will refer you for prompt tests at our ultra-modern west London clinic which is open seven days a week. The team uses the very latest diagnostic and endoscopic technology available to rapidly and precisely identify your problem, with exceptional quality of care.Your gastroenterologist will then formulate a bespoke plan for your immediate treatment, overseeing your continuity of care to reclaim your health.The digestive system is a complicated system that involves many different organs and processes, so problems with the system are very common. VisitHealth’s gastroenterologists are here for you to feel better. Fast.
What conditions or symptoms does a gastroenterologist specialise in?
- Cancer of digestive organs and intestines
- Chronic inflammation
- Pancreatic disease
- Crohns disease
- Liver, gallbladder and biliary tree diseases
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Dyspepsia
- Stomach ulcers
- Appendicitis
- Hiatal hernias
- Diarrhoea, constipation
- Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Gallstones
- Pancreatitis
- Bloating and indigestion
- Nausea and vomiting
- Unexplained weight loss or weight gain
What’s different about seeing a gastroenterologist at VisitHealth?
Waiting for results and answers is probably one of the worst parts of feeling unwell. VisitHealth will schedule your appointment to see a gastroenterologist immediately, for a time to suit you, any day of the week. If needed, they will refer you for immediate tests that will give you results right away. Their priority is to understand your problem and solve it without delay.
What tests could a gastroenterologist recommend?
- Gastroscopy, colonoscopy or enteroscopy
- X-ray
- Ultrasound
