Gastroenterology
There are lots of medical conditions that affect the gastrointestinal or digestive system, most of which are treatable, others which can be managed through medication and lifestyle.
LivingCare's gastroenterology service is run by specialist consultant Gastroenterologists, who are experienced in the full range of upper and lower gastroenterology conditions and can provide a service from consultation through to assessment and treatment.
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You may have Dyspepsia symptoms e.g. heartburn, reflux, epigastric pain, bloating, nausea and fullness
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You may have unresolved gastrointestinal symptoms
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You may need an endoscopic examination (Small camera inserted through throat/back passage. This could be either: Endoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy) or treatment trial but would benefit from seeing a Gastroenterologist first
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Irritable bowel syndrome type symptoms
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Suspected malabsorption e.g. coeliac disease, lactose intolerance
Why you may
need to see a
Gastroenterologist
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We are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) - the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
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Free, on-site parking
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Clean, modern facilities with the latest technology
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Easy access of the M62 and M1
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You will only ever be seen for scans, tests and follow up appointments at the same site, unless you specify otherwise
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All our treatments will not require an overnight stay. You will always recover from the comfort of your own home.
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Your waiting time is much shorter than a regular hospital or NHS practice.
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You will only ever be seen by a local consultant who is an expert in their field and also works within Leeds and Mid-Yorkshire Hospitals.
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Your aftercare will not stop when you leave our clinic. We're here to help every step of the way.
Why
Choose
LivingCare?
LivingCare have provided high quality, safe, consultant-led care to thousands of patients and has an excellent local and national reputation. We are recognised by all medical insurers and also welcome non insured patients who wish to self pay for their treatment. LivingCare have also been working with the NHS to provide care for patients since 2002.
How can I be seen at
LivingCare for an NHS
treatment?
At LivingCare we provide the following services for all NHS patients:
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Gastroenterology
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Gastroscopy
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Sigmoidoscopy
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Dermatology
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Minor Surgery
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Ear, Nose, Throat
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Ophthalmology
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Urology
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Cystoscopy
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Vasectomy
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Ultrasound
To be seen through the NHS for any of the above services, we just require a referral from your GP. Alternatively, if you would prefer to be seen privately, please visit our private healthcare page here
Your Gastroenterology appointment can be at any of the following sites:
Northgate Medical Centre (Pontefract)
Fountain Medical Centre (Morley)
If you have already received an appointment from us and you wish to change
to a different site, you will need to call us on 0113 249 4655 to rearrange this.
A new letter will be sent to you with appropriate directions and appointment
information.
Where can I
be seen for my
Gastroenterology
appointment?
Contact us today. We'll be in touch within 24 hours.