The nurses were angels from heaven, guiding me with gentle hands and reassuring smiles, turning a daunting experience into one of comfort and care. Thank you for making my colonoscopy a smooth experience.

Biography Dr Stefano Sansone is an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist at Nottingham University Hospital. He completed his medical degree at the Second University of Naples, School of Medicine, Italy, in 2009. Subsequently, he undertook specialty training in gastroenterology at the University of Naples Federico II in Italy, achieving certification in upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy. Dr…

Biography He graduated from the Kaunas University of Medicine and worked as a gastroenterologist and endoscopist at the largest health care institution in Lithuania – Kaunas University Hospital. Throughout the 38 years of his professional journey, he has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in performing a wide range of endoscopic procedures, including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and flexible sigmoidoscopy….

New research released today reveals that pain is by far the biggest driver in the increasing trend of ‘self-pay’ private healthcare, where people pay for the treatment they need. Almost half (48%) of people in Britain who have paid for treatment such as surgery in the last year in order to get faster access to…

Biography Ms Greig graduated from University of Birmingham Medical School and later completed her speciality training in gastroenterology and general internal medicine. Ms Greig has spent the bulk of her career at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. Ms Greig is the clinical director for endoscopy for Practice Plus Group. Related consultants

Biography Dr Syed Naqvi graduated from medical school in 1995 and has completed his speciality training in gastroenterology. He has over 25 years’ experience working as an consultant gastroenterologist. Dr Naqvi joined the Gastroenterology team at Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, Gillingham in 2021 and has been an active member of the team. Related consultants

Biography Mr Irfan Khan graduated from medical school in 1994 in Pakistan. Mr Khan moved to the UK in 2003, and joined the team at Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, Gillingham 9 years’ later as a consultant gastroenterologist. Related consultants

Biography Dr Fergus Thursby-Pelham was appointed as a consultant in gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth and has also worked at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton since 2011. He cares for both inpatients and outpatients with a wide variety of gastrointestinal diseases, but has a specialist interest in endoscopy. Dr Thursby-Pelham takes…

Biography Mr Sipos has been a consultant gastroenterologist at Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, Gillingham, since 2015. His other appointments include Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham since 2014 and endoscopy Clinical Lead in Medway Maritime Hospital. Mr Sipos has a special interest in gastrointestinal endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, and is the Deputy Lead of upper gastrointestinal…

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