Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology and hepatology includes the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract and liver. Gastrointestinal conditions are complex and can have a profound effect on those affected. Our aim is to treat patients with skill, confidentiality and understanding.
Services provided
- Gastroenterology OP
- Hepatology OP
- Endoscopy, including OGD, flexible sigmoidoscopy, ERCP, Argon plasma cautery, metal stent insertion
- Liver biopsy, paracentesis of ascites, management of varices
- Specialist nurses in chronic liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease
Contact the team
Dr Daniel Sharpstone, consultant gastroenterologist: 01284 713481
Dr Simon Whalley, consultant gastroenterologist: 01284 712877
Dr Nadim Sheikh, consultant gastroenterologist: 01284 713650
Dr Krishna Basavaraju, consultant gastroenterologist: 01284 713650
Dr Miriam Fort Gasia: 01284 712901
Dr Abdullah Mawas, consultant gastroenterologist: 01284 712901
Dr Daniel Gavin, consultant gastroenterologist: 01284 713481
Dr Tyara Banerjee, consultant gastroenterologist: 01284 712877
Lou Mascall, alcohol liver disease nurse: 01284 712917
Josie Coe, IBD nurse: 01284 712611
Helen Pettitt, IBD nurse: 01284 712611
Deborah Patterson, IBD nurse: 01284 712611
Colleen David, IBD nurse: 01284 712611
Location
The endoscopy unit is on the ground floor, ward G2, at West Suffolk Hospital.
Patient information
Core (Digestive Diseases Foundation), a charity for research and information on gut and liver disease, Core, Freepost LON4268, London NW1 0YT.
Coeliac UK, PO Box 220, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 3HY.