The Wellington Hospital GI Unit: Gastroenterology clinics and treatment in London

The Wellington Hospital Gastro Intestinal Unit, one of the largest fully integrated Gastro Intestinal units in the independent sector, is equipped to treat the whole range of gastro intestinal and biliary conditions. This unit, based in Britain’s largest independent hospital in St John’s Wood, North London brings together, for the benefit of patients, the combined experience of consultants specialising in upper and lower gastro intestinal conditions together with specialists in endoscopy.

Many of its consultants - distinguished gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists and oncologists have senior positions in London’s renowned teaching hospitals and are supported by an experienced team of specialist nurses and dieticians.

The unit is backed by the very latest diagnostic and endoscopic technology and the most powerful diagnostic and imaging equipment together with a full range of surgical and medical services. This can help to speed up diagnosis and enable treatment to begin faster than before.

Representatives of complementary areas of expertise meet to discuss individual patient's conditions to define the best possible treatment options – again speeding the process.

Technologically advanced imaging and diagnostics department

Patients at The Wellington GI Unit have the benefit of the most up to date and comprehensive range of diagnostic and imaging technology available in the independent sector today.

From the very latest and fastest available 64 slice CT scanner that can produce virtual colonoscopy scans within minutes, to the new endoscopic ultrasound equipment and two new MRI scanners, rapid diagnosis is the norm. A team of specialist consultant radiologists and radiographers are on hand to support patients and their gastroenterologists.

The faster their patients can be diagnosed, the faster they can begin treatment and wherever possible they can use non invasive techniques to help confirm a diagnosis.

Diagnostic facilities available

• Colonoscopy

• Endoscopic ultrasound

• ERCP

• Flexible sigmoidoscopy

• Imaging

• The C-Urea breath test

Conditions treated

Their specialist medical teams treat the whole range of gastro intestinal and biliary conditions and care for patients with acute emergency conditions such as gastro intestinal bleeding. All their patients have rapid access to some of the most experienced consultants and physicians in London.

With the support of the most comprehensive state of the art diagnostic and imaging facilities in the private sector, their multi disciplinary teams can make a diagnosis and begin treatment within the shortest possible time. Increasingly keyhole or laparoscopic surgery is being used as an effective alternative to traditional or 'open' surgery for the treatment of colorectal conditions.

Upper GI diseases treated include:

• Achalasia
• Barrett's Oesophagus
• Endoscopy
• Gallstones
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Pancreatitis

Lower GI conditions treated include:

• Appendicitis
• Constipation
• Crohn's Disease
• Ulcerative Colitis

Gastro intestinal cancers treated include:

• Bowel Cancer
• Cancer of the Oesophagus
• Neuroendocrine Tumours
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Rectal Cancer
• Stomach Cancer

Care and comfort

Patients enjoy luxury accommodation together with a warm and friendly service from all of their staff and a range of facilities that have been designed to ensure a calm and comforting stay.

They strive to ensure that every patient is cared for as an individual and is treated with compassion and kindness. They act with honesty, integrity and fairness in the way they conduct their duties and in their personal behaviour.

The hospital also has an extensive range of inter-related specialist resources available in house to provide a total support service. The Wellington also has two Intensive Care Units and highly trained Emergency Support Teams providing fast and specialist support when necessary.

Contact details

The GI Unit

The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St. Johns Wood
London NW8 9LE

You can contact the unit direct on:  020 7483 5164

Or the Wellington Hospital Enquiry Helpline:  020 7483 5148

Email: Wellington.enquiryhelpline@hcahealthcare.co.uk

Web: www.thewellingtongiunit.com

         www.thewellingtonhospital.com

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