Rapid Access Bowel Clinic in Manchester

Private Rapid Access Bowel Clinic at The Alexandra Hospital in Manchester

The Rapid Access Bowel Clinic provides fast, specialist assessment and treatment for patients with bowel symptoms, suspected bowel disease, or those seeking reassurance through private screening.

Based at The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle, the clinic delivers consultant-led, multidisciplinary bowel care with rapid access to investigations, diagnosis and treatment, without long waiting lists. The service is designed to ensure early diagnosis, personalised treatment planning and comprehensive aftercare in a modern private hospital environment.

About the Rapid Access Bowel Clinic

The clinic is delivered by highly trained colorectal specialists focused on prompt assessment of bowel conditions and early detection of serious disease, including bowel cancer.

Patients benefit from evidence-based assessment, innovative surgical and non-surgical treatment options, and coordinated care through an experienced multidisciplinary team. The service prioritises rapid consultant appointments and investigations to support timely diagnosis and treatment planning.
Care is provided within The Alexandra Hospital, which offers advanced diagnostic facilities, surgical capability and 24-hour medical support to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Our Consultant Colorectal surgeon

At the Rapid Access Bowel Clinic, care is led by Consultant Colorectal Surgeon Mr Mo Saeed, an experienced specialist in general and colorectal surgery.
He manages a broad range of bowel and colorectal disorders and works within an expert multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive bowel care and optimal clinical outcomes.

Do I need a referral to access this service?

You can self-refer to our Rapid Access Bowel Clinic if you are looking for screening or reassurance.
If you have symptoms, we recommend speaking to your GP for a referral.

 Paying for treatment

If you are self-funding, we’ll give you a quote for your initial consultation at the time of booking, and can discuss the cost of any tests or scans that might be needed.
If your initial investigations indicate that you need a course of treatment, all the costs will be explained in detail before you make a decision. We offer fixed-price packages for treatment, which include aftercare, so there are no surprises down the line.
If you have private medical insurance, we work with all major providers.

Who can benefit from the Rapid Access Bowel Clinic?

The Rapid Access Bowel Clinic supports:

• Patients with new or ongoing bowel symptoms
• Individuals concerned about bowel cancer risk
• Patients seeking fast investigation without NHS waiting times
• Patients requiring specialist second opinions
• Self-pay and privately insured patients
• GP referrals for rapid colorectal assessment

Most patients can self-refer, enabling faster access to specialist care.

What symptoms can be investigated at the Rapid Access Bowel Clinic in Manchester?

Patients should consider specialist review if experiencing:

• Rectal bleeding or blood in stool
• Persistent change in bowel habit
• Abdominal pain or bloating
• Unexplained weight loss
• Fatigue or anaemia
• Mucus in stool
• Loss of bowel control
• Painful bowel movements
• Persistent diarrhoea or constipation

Early assessment is important as symptoms may indicate underlying bowel disease requiring investigation.

What conditions are diagnosed and treated at the Rapid Access Bowel Clinic in Manchester?

The clinic provides comprehensive care across a wide range of colorectal conditions, including:

• Bowel cancer
•  Colonic polyps
•  Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
• Diverticular disease
• Haemorrhoids
• Constipation and obstructed defaecation syndrome
• Anal fissures and fistula
• Pilonidal sinus
• Proctitis and pruritus ani

Early diagnosis improves outcomes, particularly for bowel cancer, where screening can detect precancerous polyps and support prevention.

Which investigations and treatments are available at the Clinic?

Patients have rapid access to advanced diagnostic investigations, including:

• Colonoscopy
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Capsule endoscopy
• CT scan and CT colonography
• MRI imaging (including MRI proctogram and enteroclysis)
• Endoanal and endorectal ultrasound
• Anorectal physiology testing
• Transit studies
• Ultrasound and video proctogram

These investigations support accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment planning.

What to expect from treatment at The Alexandra Hospital

Initial consultations typically involve symptom review, medical history assessment and arrangement of appropriate investigations.
Treatment is tailored to each patient and may include:

• Non-surgical management and medical therapy
• Dietetic and lifestyle guidance
• Bowel surgery
• Haemorrhoid surgery
• Fistula surgery
• Ongoing monitoring and follow-up care

The clinic provides both surgical and innovative non-surgical treatment pathways within a coordinated care model

Why choose the Rapid Access Bowel Clinic?

When you choose the Rapid Access Bowel Clinic at The Alexandra Hospital, you’ll benefit from:

• Fast access to leading bowel specialists
• Consultant-led, personalised care
• JAG-accredited endoscopy services
• Multidisciplinary team including radiology and pathology specialists
• Advanced technology and modern private facilities
• Rapid diagnostics and results
• No waiting lists
• Access for self-pay and insured patients
• See a consultant within days and receive results quickly, enabling faster reassurance and treatment decisions.
   

How to book an appointment at the Rapid Access Bowel Clinic

If you are experiencing bowel symptoms, concerned about bowel cancer, or would like rapid private screening, the Rapid Access Bowel Clinic provides expert assessment without delay.
To book an appointment with a colorectal specialist near you, give us a call on 0161 495 6146 . Appointments are available for self-pay and insured patients, with fast access to specialist investigation and treatment.