Colorectal
At Private Health UHD, our Colorectal team diagnose and treat patients with a variety of bowel disorders including cancer of the colon, rectum and anus, inflammatory bowel diseases (such Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis), diverticular disease and people who suffer with faecal incontinence or a prolapse. We also provide services for the diagnosis and treatment of haemorrhoids (piles), fissures and fistulas.
The colorectal team is made up of the following professionals:
- Colorectal surgeons
- Specialist nurses, including colorectal and stoma care clinical nurse specialists
- Gastroenterologists
- Oncologists
- Radiologists
- Histopathologists
The team may invite additional professionals to join them in their discussions about your illness, if they believe that this will benefit your treatment and progress.
Many diagnostic tests and some treatments are carried out on an outpatient basis or as a day case. More complex treatments require an inpatient stay.
We regularly treat adult patients with:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Diverticular Disease
- Benign Bowel Disorders
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Functional Bowel Disorders
Whether you’re seeking a one-off consultation, a second opinion, or surgical care, our team is here to support you with clear advice and expert treatment tailored to your individual needs.
To arrange an appointment or refer a patient to our Colorectal Service, please contact the Private Health UHD on 0300 019 4992 or privatehealth@uhd.nhs.uk