Oesophageal varices - Doctors specialists of Cigna

The London Independent Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, provides unparalleled medical expertise and compassionate care and is located in Stepney Green, East London, The hospital stands as a beacon of cutting-edge medical advancements, patient-centred services, and a commitment to your well-being. The staff at The London Independent Hospital consists of distinguished surgeons and specialists, at the forefront of complex spine and orthopaedic surgery. The hospital’s unwavering dedication to innovation, coupled with years of experience, empowers its staff to take on the most challenging cases with confidence. The London Independent Hospital also provides expert care and diagnostics in its JAG-accredited endoscopy unit and cutting-edge imaging department (delivering MRI, CT and ultrasound scans), as well as its day-case surgery unit. This state-of-the-art facility also provides leading care in sports medicine, bariatrics, gynaecology and general surgery. Furthermore, the staff at the one-stop balance clinic, the one-stop back pain clinic and health check-ups are devoted to providing second-to-none patient-centred care.

University College Hospital is one of the United Kingdom’s most advanced teaching hospitals, renowned for its state-of-the-art medical research and dedication to pioneering research. As one of the nation´s five comprehensive biomedical research centres, University College Hospital collaborates closely with the globally renowned University College London (UCL). The hospital hosts the largest Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Service in the UK, serving as London’s principal treatment centre for teenage cancer. It´s international patient service specialises the care of haemato-oncology patients aged 13-18, including those diagnosed with blood cancers, primary immunodeficiencies, and red cell disorders such as sickle cell anaemia and thalassaemia. It also delivers expert treatment for paediatric patients with solid tumours, particularly bone and soft tissue sarcomas. Private patient services at University College Hospital also encompass a private endoscopy unit, offering swift access to diagnostic procedures for gastric conditions. Ideally located on Euston Road in central London, University College Hospital provides excellent connectivity to major transport links, including London´s airports, railway stations, bus routes, and underground network.

GI Doctors is a group of leading specialists based in London who specialise in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal conditions and both upper and lower GI surgery. The consultants at this clinic are highly skilled and experienced in all disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Some of the conditions they commonly diagnose and treat include acid reflux, coeliac disease, bowel cancer, IBD and IBS, diverticular disease and many more. At GI Doctors, their main goal is to help you feel well again using evidence-based treatment which will give the best long-term results and a speedy recovery. Non-invasive treatments are explored before opting for surgery to minimise your discomfort, wherever possible. Building and maintaining a reputation of excellence in patient care is their core philosophy, achieving this by using effective communication and ensuring you are always informed throughout the whole treatment process - from consultation to diagnosis, treatment and aftercare.