Digestive Diseases
at The Harborne Hospital in Birmingham
Contact our team today 0121 812 3051
Here to help you get the treatment you need for digestive diseases
When you visit our hospital, you can quickly access the tests and care you need from some of the region’s leading consultants who specialise in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of digestive diseases.
Our team covers all areas of gastroenterology and the three main gastrointestinal (GI) specialties: upper GI (your oesophagus stomach, and duodenum), lower GI (your large intestine) and colorectal (your colon and rectum).
You’ll get a quick and accurate diagnosis, and if you need onward care your treatment will be tailored to meet your needs.
We’ll help you every step of the way.
Why choose The Harborne Hospital?
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Fast access to care
Appointments are usually available within days.
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A seamless experience
We offer everything you need — testing, diagnosis, treatments, surgery and pre- and post-operative care.
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Expert specialised teams
With the region’s leading consultants.
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State-of-the-art facilities
To provide advanced and accurate diagnostic tests and endoscopic procedures including: gastroscopy, cystoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy and more.
Expert consultants and surgeons providing personalised care
Our team of specialists will work closely with consultants to provide a fast and accurate diagnosis. When you arrive with us for diagnostic tests or a scan you can be assured our team will look after you, talk you through what's going to happen and answer any questions you may have.
We work with leading consultants and surgeons who specialise in the investigation, management and treatment of a wide range of upper GI, lower GI and colorectal conditions and procedures.
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Tests and scans we offer
Upper gastrointestinal
Lower gastrointestinal and colorectal
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Fibroscan®
- Capsule endoscopy
- Anorectal manometry
- Tissue biopsies
- Screening
- Physical examination
- Endoscopy
- Laparoscopy
We also offer blood tests, X-ray, MRI, CT scanning and ultrasound.
Conditions we treat and treatments we offer
All of your treatments will be personalised to your condition and needs, and you’ll receive comprehensive end-to-end care using the latest surgical and non-surgical procedures.
Some of the upper gastrointestinal conditions we treat include:
- Barrett’s Oesophagus
- Coeliac disease
- Inlet patch
- Oesophageal and gastric cancer
- Dyspepsia
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (heartburn)
- Gallstones
Some of the lower gastrointestinal and colorectal conditions we treat include:
- Chronic constipation
- Polyps
- Rectal bleeding
- Anal fistula
- Haemorrhoids
Recent advances in technology and care are transforming the treatment of digestive diseases. We offer a wide range of care, from diet and medication to endoscopic procedures and the latest surgical techniques.
If you need GI investigations, these are performed by specialist consultants in our endoscopy department. We can perform open, laparoscopic and minimally invasive alternatives depending on your individual diagnosis.
Gastrointestinal cancer care
If you have been diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer, we will connect you with the right specialist expert consultant for your condition. Our specialists cover the treatment of all types of cancers of the digestive system, including oesophageal cancer, stomach cancer (gastric cancer), pancreatic cancer, bowel cancer (colorectal cancer) and anal cancer.
We can provide you with the full breadth of cancer care in one location - from screening and diagnostics, to treatment options, including: surgery, interventional radiology, the latest treatment techniques in radiotherapy, innovative anti-cancer therapies (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies) and highly specialised surgery including hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) with cytoreductive surgery.
Contact The Harborne Hospital, Birmingham
Appointments and enquiries:
0121 812 3051