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Services Offered
The Gastroenterology Service at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals offers comprehensive care for patients with digestive system disorders. Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, ensuring patients receive the highest quality of care.
Our Gastroenterology Service provides the following:
Diagnostic Procedures
- Endoscopy: Including gastroscopy and colonoscopy to examine the digestive tract.
- Imaging: Advanced imaging techniques such as MRI, CT scans, and ultrasounds.
- Liver Biopsies: To assess liver health and diagnose conditions.
Treatment and Management
- Medication Management: Tailored medication plans for conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Surgical Interventions: Collaborating with surgical teams for procedures like laparoscopic surgery.
- Nutritional Support: Dietician consultations to support digestive health and manage symptoms.
Specialist Clinics
- Hepatology: Focusing on liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and fatty liver disease.
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Comprehensive care for patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
- Functional Bowel Disorders: Managing conditions like IBS and chronic constipation.
Our Team
Our dedicated team includes experienced gastroenterologists, nurses, dieticians, and support staff who work together to provide personalized care. We are committed to staying at the forefront of medical advancements, ensuring our patients benefit from the latest treatments and technologies.
Contact Information
If you need to rearrange or cancel your hospital appointment, please contact the following:
- Email – dbth.contactcentre@nhs.net
- Telephone – 01302 642500
Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU)
The trust now allows patients to make their own follow up appointments, should they feel that this is necessary. Details on how you can do this can be found below
Contact us:
- Doncaster appointments and Bassetlaw appointments:
- Tel: 01302 642600
What is patient initiated follow-up appointment?
Patient initiated follow up puts you in direct control of your care, following initial treatment. Here, your clinician will:–
- Discuss your condition or procedure with you, as well as any symptoms that are a cause for concern
- Advise you on how to contact the service directly
- Give you a separate period of time to contact the service. After this period, your GP will be informed, and you will need to return to them
Why and when should I contact the service?
You should contact us via email or on the telephone number above to arrange an outpatient appointment if you develop symptoms. Symptoms will be dependent on your condition/treatment and will have been discussed with you, however include:
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