Gastroenterology
What We Do
The Gastroenterology and Hepatology service at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with conditions affecting the digestive system. Our team of consultants and a clinical nurse specialist provide expert care for a wide variety of conditions, including reflux and ulcer disease, abdominal pain, Crohn’s Disease, and all forms of liver disease. We also have specialist clinics focusing on Irritable Bowel Disease, Nutrition, and Hepatitis. The service provides care for outpatients, day cases, and inpatients, and we offer a full spectrum of investigations and treatments, including Capsule Endoscopy.
We see patients with:
- Crohn’s Disease and Colitis
- Functional gastrointestinal disorders
- Hepatological disorders and liver failure
- Pancreatic and biliary medicine
- Reflux and ulcer disease
- Malignancies of the upper, lower, and hepatobiliary systems
- Viral hepatitis
Where We Are Based
Our services are located at Walsall Manor Hospital.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Moat Road Walsall West Midlands WS2 9PS
How to Access the Service
Access to the Gastroenterology and Hepatology service is by referral from a healthcare professional, such as a GP or another hospital specialist.
Contact Us
- Service Lead: Dr Amanda Hughes
- For general enquiries, please contact the hospital switchboard on 01922 721172 and ask to be put through to the Gastroenterology department.
Useful Resources
- NHS Website: Provides general information on various digestive and liver conditions.
- Crohn’s & Colitis UK: A national charity offering information and support for people with these inflammatory bowel diseases.
- British Liver Trust: Provides support and information for those affected by liver disease.