Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology and hepatology includes the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract and liver. Gastrointestinal conditions are complex and can have a profound effect on those affected.

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Services provided

  • Gastroenterology OP
  • Hepatology OP
  • Endoscopy, including OGD, flexible sigmoidoscopy, ERCP, Argon plasma cautery, metal stent insertion
  • Liver biopsy, paracentesis of ascites, management of varices
  • Specialist nurses in chronic liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease

Contact the gastroenterology department

Dr Daniel Sharpstone, consultant gastroenterologist: 01284 713481

Dr Simon Whalley, consultant gastroenterologist: 01284 713461

Dr Nadim Sheikh, consultant gastroenterologist: 01284 712877

Dr Krishna Basavaraju, consultant gastroenterologist: 01284 713461

Dr Miriam Fort Gasia, senior specialist in gastroenterology: 01284 713481

Dr Abdullah Mawas, consultant gastroenterologist: 01284 712901

Dr Daniel Gavin, consultant gastroenterologist: 01284 713481

Dr Tyara Banerjee, consultant gastroenterologist: 01284 712901

Dr Ashok Kurian, consultant gastroenterologist: 01284 712877

Lou Mascall, alcohol and liver disease clinical nurse specialist: 01284 712917

Sarah Burrows, alcohol and liver disease clinical nurse specialist: 01284 712917

Aliena Sunny, gastroenterology physician associate: 01284 712901

Josie Coe, inflammatory bowel disease advanced clinical practitioner: 01284 712611

Amanda Sayer, inflammatory bowel disease clinical nurse specialist: 01284 712611

Colleen David, inflammatory bowel disease clinical nurse specialist: 01284 712611

Where to find us

The endoscopy unit is on the ground floor at West Suffolk Hospital.

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