If you are having problems with your digestive system or bowel, you may want to contact our private gastrointestinal service.
At UCLH Private Healthcare we provide a world-class private gastroenterology service for patients with conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract.
We are a team of experienced consultant gastroenterologists who are recognised as leaders in the field. We work closely with experienced nurses and other specialists to diagnose and treat your gastrointestinal problems.
We are able to offer short notice gastroenterology appointments if required.
Our team of expert gastroenterologists provide rapid diagnostic and treatment for the following symptoms and conditions:
Symptoms
- Trouble swallowing (dysphagia)
- Continuous vomiting for an unknown reason (intractable vomiting)
- Rectal bleeding or blood in your stools
- Unexplained changes in your bowel movements (e.g., softer stools, persistent diarrhoea, frequent constipation)
- Indigestion
- Upper belly pain or chest pain that is not heart-related
- Persistent abdominal pain
- Unexplained weight loss
- Acid reflux
Conditions
- Coeliac disease
- Gastroparesis
- Hiatus hernias
- Iron deficiency anemia
Why chose UCLH Private Healthcare’s gastroenterology service?
Our private gastroenterologists are experts in their field. They are all skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of all gastrointestinal issues including diseases of the oesophagus (gullet), stomach, small and large intestines (bowel), liver, gall bladder and pancreas. Each of our gastroenterologists have particular expertise in endoscopy, colonoscopy, and endoscopic therapy through minimally invasive procedures to treat conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s diseases, ulcerative colitis, coeliac disease, dysphagia, and dysplasia. They are also experts in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers.
Our private gastroenterologists work within the endoscopy unit at UCLH, which is one of the largest units in the UK, performing over 17,000 NHS procedures a year.
Our facilities include eight state-of-the-art endoscopy rooms and a 16-bay recovery area.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality diagnostic, screening, and surveillance endoscopy, as well as being experts in therapeutic endoscopy. We have one of the largest upper gastrointestinal (GI) therapeutic endoscopy services in the UK, offering cutting-edge procedures to our patients.
As we are part of a large teaching hospital, UCLH’s endoscopy unit has an ongoing academic and research programme in this field, with some of the UK’s leading experts managing the service. Our location in a muti-speciality hospital setting also means our patients have ready access to treatment options where necessary as well as support services including radiology and anaesthetics. We are a JAG accredited unit, which means we have passed the highest possible standards of service and patient safety.
UCLH’s private gastroenterology service offers speedy assessment at short notice, an appointment time to suit you, the option to choose between video and telephone conference calls when clinically appropriate, and a competitive and affordable price.
What is an endoscopy procedure?
Endoscopy is a technique where an an instrument called an endoscope - a long, thin, flexible tube with a camera and light at one end - is inserted through the mouth into the stomach (gastroscopy) to look at the oesophagus (food pipe), stomach and parts of the small intestine. Alternatively, it can be inserted through the bottom and into the large bowel (colonoscopy).
An endoscopy can be used as a diagnostic procedure to investigate symptoms, to take samples of tissue (a biopsy) or to carry out therapeutic procedures.
We offer endoscopy, gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy privately at UCLH.
How much is a private endoscopy or private gastroenterology at UCLH?
Prices for private gastroenterology services will vary according to the diagnostic and treatment options you need. Please contact our team via uclh.
How do I pay for my private gastroenterology appointments or endoscopy procedures?
We work with all major insurance companies, or you are able to self-pay for your treatment if you prefer.