Our gastroenterology department at St Thomas’ Hospital is one of the leading specialist centres for digestive health in the UK.
Experts in gastrointestinal care
We’re proud that our inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition and oesophageal services are nationally recognised centres of excellence.
St Thomas’ Hospital is also recognised as one of the world’s leading centres for gastroenterology by US Newsweek, the American weekly news magazine.
Our endoscopy department offers state of the art diagnosis and treatment and is accredited with the Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy.
We also provide a range of routine and complex gastrointestinal surgery services.
We treat all types of gastrointestinal conditions
The conditions we diagnose and treat include:
- achalasia and swallowing disorders
- Barrett’s oesophagus and endoscopic therapy
- colon and anal cancer, including family (inherited) cancer screening
- coeliac disease
- eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE)
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- irritable bowel syndrome (constipation, diarrhoea and bloating)
- inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
- liver disease, including cirrhosis, fatty liver, gallstones and hepatitis
- oesophageal and stomach cancer
Our gastroenterologists work closely with our specialists in ENT medicine, gastrointestinal surgery, gynaecology, pain medicine, physiotherapy and urology for seamless multidisciplinary care.
Advanced investigations for gastrointestinal problems
Our gastrointestinal physiologists offer a range of investigations to determine whether there may be a problem with your gastrointestinal system.
Our investigations include:
- Bravo™ wireless pH testing
- capsule endoscopy
- colonoscopy
- Cytosponge™ minimally invasive Barrett’s oesophagus screening
- enteroscopy
- endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- flexible sigmoidoscopy
- gastroscopy
- hydrogen and methane breath test
- oesophageal manometry
We develop detailed reports of your investigations, with follow-up appointments available with your chosen consultant if you wish to discuss your results.
Innovative treatments for gastrointestinal conditions
Our gastroenterologists provide innovative treatments for gastrointestinal conditions and will work with you to develop a personalised treatment plan.
Some of our specialist treatments include:
- biological medicines for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
- diet and medical therapy (Jorveza) for EoE
- endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for polyps
- LINX® system for gastroesophageal reflux disease
- HALO radiofrequency ablation for Barrett’s oesophagus
- POEM (per oral endoscopic myotomy) and oesophageal dilation for achalasia
We also provide a range of routine and complex gastrointestinal surgery services.
Care built on innovative research
We have a strong focus on multidisciplinary education and research in all aspects of colorectal disease with close links to King’s College London and London Southbank University.
Our research and specialist interests include:
- colorectal disease
- comparing physiological and ultrasonographic techniques in assessing the pelvic floor
- investigation into the quality of life for sufferers of faecal incontinence
- topical management of Crohn’s disease
- treatment of gastric inlet patch with HALO radiofrequency ablation
Locations
Our gastroenterology specialists provide care at these locations:
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Meet our team of world–renowned gastroenterology specialists. From advanced diagnostics to innovative treatments, our experts are committed to delivering personalised care designed just for you.