Dr Imogen Williams is a Consultant Gastroenterologist in Dorset, providing private gastroenterology services at Harbour Hospital in Poole. She sees patients from across Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and the wider Dorset area for the investigation and treatment of digestive and liver conditions.

Dr Williams regularly helps patients with symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, altered bowel habits, diarrhoea, constipation, and rectal bleeding. She has particular expertise in inflammatory bowel disease, bowel cancer screening and advanced endoscopic procedures, helping patients access timely diagnosis and treatment.

Dr Williams welcomes both self-pay and insured patients, and you do not need a GP referral to book an appointment.

Training and Appointment

Dr Williams qualified in medicine in 2002 after studying at St Bartholomew's and The Royal London Medical School. She graduated with honours and also holds a Bachelor of Science degree.

Following medical school, she completed her general medical and specialist gastroenterology training in the West Midlands. During this time, she gained experience across a range of leading hospitals and also worked as a Clinical Lecturer at Birmingham University and Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, combining patient care with teaching and research.

In 2013, Dr Williams moved to Dorset after being appointed as a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Poole Hospital. Since then, she has established a strong reputation for providing expert gastroenterology care and supporting patients with both common and complex digestive conditions.

Dr Williams is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) and a member of the British Medical Association and the British Society of Gastroenterology.

Dr Williams is currently the Clinical Director for Specialist Medicine at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

Digestive and Liver Conditions and Treatments

Dr Williams provides expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of digestive and liver conditions. As a general gastroenterologist, she has particular interests in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), bowel cancer screening and complex lower gastrointestinal endoscopy.

She regularly supports patients with:

• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Crohn's disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
• Indigestion and abdominal pain
• Bloating
• Chronic diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Rectal bleeding
• Alcoholic liver disease
• Bowel cancer concerns and screening assessments

Dr Williams is highly experienced in gastroscopy (upper GI endoscopy), gastroscopy with oesophageal dilatation, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, CT colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and bowel cancer screening colonoscopy.

Her aim is to provide accurate diagnoses, effective treatment plans and high-quality care tailored to each patient's individual needs.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Your first appointment with Dr Williams is designed to be relaxed, thorough and focused on understanding your symptoms and concerns. She will take time to discuss your medical history, current symptoms and how they may be affecting your daily life. Any previous test results, scans or clinic letters can also be reviewed to help build a complete picture of your health.

Appointments typically last around 30 minutes, giving you plenty of opportunity to ask questions and discuss any concerns. Dr Williams believes that patients should feel fully informed about their condition and involved in decisions about their care, so she explains findings, investigations and treatment options in a clear and straightforward way.

If further investigations are needed, such as blood tests, stool tests, imaging, gastroscopy or colonoscopy, these can be arranged promptly at Harbour Hospital.

Whether you are experiencing ongoing digestive symptoms, require bowel cancer screening, or are seeking specialist advice for inflammatory bowel disease or liver conditions, Dr Williams is committed to providing expert, personalised care in a professional and supportive environment.

 

• British Medical Association
• Royal College of Physicians
• British Society of Gastroenterology