Gastroenterology

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What we do

Our gastrointestinal department diagnoses, treats and works to prevent gastrointestinal (stomach and intestine) conditions. This includes:

• Anaemia

• Autoimmune liver disorders

• Alcohol-Related Liver Disease

• Barrett’s Surveillance

• Cirrhosis

• Colitis

• Crohn's disease

• Endoscopy procedures

• Diverticulitis

• Gastrointestinal cancer 

• Hepatitis (Viral) B and C

• Inflammatory bowel disease

• Jaundice

• Management of alcohol services

• Polyp surveillance

• Ulcers.

We see both inpatients and outpatients. This could be for ongoing management and treatment for a long-term condition, for surgery, or simply for screening purposes.

Patient information

Browse our Gastroenterology patient information library

How to find us

Our outpatient clinics run 7 days a week. These can be telephone or face-to-face appointments at the following sites:

• William Harvey hospital, Ashford

• Kent and Canterbury hospital, Canterbury

• Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother hospital, Margate

• Royal Victoria hospital, Folkestone

For inpatients, we have the Cambridge M2 wards at the William Harvey hospital. We also have Quex ward at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother hospital.

Plan for your stay

If you're coming in for an operation, check our your stay in hospital information to help you plan for you stay.

Additional support

For help with a disability or communication need, see our hospital accessibility and communication help.

How to use this service

To be seen by our gastroenterology team, please ask your GP to refer you.