Diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the digestive system
They can quickly and effectively assess all the possible reasons for digestive problems, including:
Our consultants will also look at possible psychological triggers that could be affecting your gut health (stress and anxiety, for example, can have a big impact on the gastrointestinal tract, which has more nerve endings in it than the brain).
Patients come to us with a wide range of symptoms, which often include:
There are many possible causes for this, but some of the most common are:
Whatever your circumstances, we offer a highly personalised service where both your diagnosis and treatment will be carried out at a time and in a way that best suits you.
Our goal is to make private healthcare accessible and affordable for all, and we have very competitively priced self-pay packages, along with payment plan options if you are coming to us direct (rather than via GP or insurance referral).
This combination of skills and facilities ensures you receive the treatment that is most appropriate in your circumstances.
The vast majority of symptoms can be treated with straightforward and convenient treatments.
The nature of these treatments can vary widely, however, programs may include:
Whatever the treatment plan you agree, you can be assured of a solution that is seamless and tailor-made for your circumstances.
We aim, in most cases, to go from referral to the start of treatment within two weeks.
Everything you will need will be available on-site, for your convenience, and you are assured of seeing the same consultant throughout your treatment.
From the first moment you come to us to the moment you are discharged, we aim to make the process as speedy, convenient and reassuring as possible for you.
Referral
Your journey will start with a referral.
We accept referrals from GPs or health insurance providers, as well as from private patients who book a consultation directly. Often neurology patients are also referred from other specialists.
We aim to arrange a private consultation for you within as little as 48 hours from referral or first contact, at a time that is convenient for you.
Consultation
During your initial consultation, which will last around half-an-hour, your consultant will talk with you about your specific circumstances and needs.
We have a chaperone service available, should you want it.
Having taken a comprehensive medical, family, and social history, and conducted a physical examination, your consultant may well request a test, such as a mammography or ultrasound.
Often these tests allow our specialists to reassure their patient that there is nothing to worry about.
If these investigations throw up further questions, then a consultant might request an MRI or CT scan, or tissue biopsy.
If such investigations are needed and a diagnosis cannot be made straight away, we will organise a follow-up appointment in around a week, at a time that is convenient for you.
Once they have made their diagnosis, your specialist will go through your results in plain English, so you are able to make an informed decision on treatment.
Treatment and after-care
As detailed above, there is a range of possible treatment paths that your consultant might suggest.
Medical treatments can be obtained at our on-site pharmacy.
If you need surgery during your treatment, this can normally be arranged in around two weeks and will take place in one of our state-of-the-art operating theatres.
Many procedures are day cases (so you will be in and out of the hospital the same day), while others may require an overnight stay.
Dependent on the nature of your treatment program, your consultant will likely see you for a follow-up, or follow-ups, to monitor your progress.
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