Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that deals with many medical conditions that affect the gastrointestinal (digestive) system. Some digestive problems are treatable, while others can be managed through medication and lifestyle.
Common conditions seen by a gastroenterologist:
- Bowel disease
- Hepatitis
- Liver disease (hepatology)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Nutrition – coeliac disease, food allergies
- Obesity
- Oesophageal disease
- Pancreatic-biliary disease
Procedures and services offered:
- Barium enema
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy/gastroscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Food allergy testing
- IBS Clinic
- Liver assessment clinic
- Liver function testing
- Virtual colonoscopy (colonography)
Our Gastroenterology Consultants
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Service
If you have been referred to be seen as part of our Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Service, click here to find out more.
Joint Advisory Group (JAG) accreditation
In 2023 the gastroenterology team at The Montefiore Hospital celebrated being awarded the Joint Advisory Group (JAG) accreditation for their extensive endoscopy services. Accreditation from The Joint Advisory Group (JAG) on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ensures patients can feel assured and confident they will receive excellent and consistent care while undergoing an examination.