Increased presence of norovirus

We are currently seeing an increase in norovirus (winter vomiting bug) at West Suffolk Hospital. To keep everyone safe, please delay your visit if you have flu-like symptoms, Covid-19 or influenza, or if you have had diarrhoea or vomiting in the last 48 hours.

More information and ward closures

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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