Comprehensive care for patients with digestive disorders and gastrointestinal problems
21 Wellington Road , St Johns Wood , London , NW8 9SQThe Wellington Hospital Gastroenterology Unit
We are home to one of the UK's largest private gastrointestinal (GI) units. Our unit brings together medical and surgical specialties, managing the many diseases and disorders of the digestive system. At the heart of our unit is our Endoscopy Centre.
We provide seamless, one-stop care for our patients. An ethos of team-working enables close co-operation between gastroenterologists, oncologists, surgeons and radiologists. If you need a rapid referral, we can make a rapid referral to a consultant who specialises in your condition – all here within The Wellington Hospital.
We provide seamless, one-stop care for our patients. An ethos of team-working enables close co-operation between gastroenterologists, oncologists, surgeons and radiologists. If you need a rapid referral, we can make a rapid referral to a consultant who specialises in your condition – all here within The Wellington Hospital.
We treat the full range of conditions
Abdominal wall reconstruction
Achalasia
Acute liver disease
Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD)
Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH)
Barrett’s Oesophagus
Bile duct cancer
Bile duct injuries
Bile duct stones
Coeliac disease
Colon polyps
Colon/bowel cancer
Crohn’s disease
Diverticular disease
Double-Balloon Enteroscopy
Dyspepsia
Faecal incontinence
Achalasia
Acute liver disease
Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD)
Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH)
Barrett’s Oesophagus
Bile duct cancer
Bile duct injuries
Bile duct stones
Coeliac disease
Colon polyps
Colon/bowel cancer
Crohn’s disease
Diverticular disease
Double-Balloon Enteroscopy
Dyspepsia
Faecal incontinence
Gallstones
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (heartburn)
Gastroparesis
Haemochromatosis
Haemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hernias
Indigestion (acid reflux)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Lactose intolerance
Liver abscesses
Liver cysts
Liver fibrosis
Liver cancer
Nasal obstructions and neck cysts
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (heartburn)
Gastroparesis
Haemochromatosis
Haemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hernias
Indigestion (acid reflux)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Lactose intolerance
Liver abscesses
Liver cysts
Liver fibrosis
Liver cancer
Nasal obstructions and neck cysts
Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs)
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Oesophageal and gastric cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatitis
Pancreatic necrosectomy (for acute pancreatitis)
Peptic ulcers
Polycystic liver disease (PLD)
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)
Rectal bleeding
Rectal prolapse
Ulcerative colitis (UC)
Weight loss management
Wilson’s disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Oesophageal and gastric cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatitis
Pancreatic necrosectomy (for acute pancreatitis)
Peptic ulcers
Polycystic liver disease (PLD)
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)
Rectal bleeding
Rectal prolapse
Ulcerative colitis (UC)
Weight loss management
Wilson’s disease
Meet our Gastroenterologists
Same-day access to experts
We provide a dedicated referral helpline for patients and GPs with same-day appointments available. The helpline telephone number is 020 3214 3420. It is open between Monday and Friday 8am-8pm and on Saturday from 8am-5pm.
Comprehensive diagnostics and imaging
Because we are based within an acute hospital with imaging services available in all of our facilities across our campus in St Johns Wood, patients who require immediate imaging, be that MRI or CT, can be seen same day in either our North building, South building or Platinum Medical Centre.
We offer consultations and all the necessary investigations and diagnostic tests needed for all upper and lower gastrointestinal digestive conditions including:
- Colonoscopy, gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy
- MRI, CT, Ultrasounds and X-ray
- Fluoroscopy, enteroscopy
- Fibroscan
- PET scanning for cancer staging
- ERCP
- Hydrogen breath tests to identify gut bacteria and carbohydrate malabsorption
- Haematology and biochemistry suites to assess blood, tissue and their composition
- Stool testing (faecal occult blood)
- Barium studies
- Oesophageal physiology testing
- Nuclear medicine scans (SEHCAT, HIDA)
Referrals to the centre
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- To book an appointment please call 020 3214 3420
- For Endoscopy GP referrals click here to download our GP REFERRAL FORM and email endoscopy.wellington@hcahealthcare.co.uk
- Procedure results will be sent to the referring GP
- Referrers can directly refer patients to a specific named consultant
- All patients with private medical insurance will need a referral from their GP to gain authorisation from your insurance company
- Self-funded patients do not need to have a referral letter to book a consultation
Contact us about our gastroenterology services
Our helpline advisors can assist with enquiries about booking an appointment with a gastroenterologist.
Call us on
020 3214 3420