Gastroenterology
For Outpatients
For Outpatients
Gastroenterology Outpatients is a busy department situated in the Grace Penwarden Unit along with the endoscopy suite. The gastroenterology clinic staff provides care and advice, particularly to people who have problems associated with the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas.
Investigations such as rigid sigmoidoscopy, proctoscopy and redressing of wounds are performed in the department.
Information about attending the Gastroenterology Department
The Clinics
Clinics run every morning and afternoon, Monday to Friday.
Appointments & Reception
The receptionists in the department work 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.Please book in with them on arrival.
Follow-up appointment enquiries: 01225 824601
New appointment enquiries : 01225 821021
New appointments are made by the Clinic Co-ordinators in the Appointment Centre.
The Team
The team consists of Consultants, Registrars, Staff Grades, Clinical Specialists, Unit Manager/Sister, Clinic Nurses, Clinic Co-ordinators, Receptionists, Upper and Lower GI Cancer Specialist Nurses, Stoma Care Nurses, Nutrition Nurses, Dietitians.
You may be required to prepare for your appointment
- While in the department you will have your weight and height recorded.
- Please bring with you a record of any medication you are taking or using.
Facilities
There are toilets/assisted toilet in the department. Magazines are available in the waiting area. Information leaflets are on display, if you require anything that is not there please ask a member of staff. The nearest tea/coffee facilities are in the Atrium on the ground floor.
Location
If you enter via the Atrium, go through the Atrium into the main corridor. Take the lift or stairs to the second floor and then turn right. The department is on the left, opposite vascular studies.