Gastroenterologist
Headington, OX3 7RP
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Professor James East is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Endoscopist with many years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of general gastroenterology issues such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, gastro-oesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, and abdominal pain. He is a trained endoscopist and also a National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme accredited Colonoscopist. He sees private patients at Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital, John Radcliffe Hospital, and the New Foscote Hospital.
Professor East earned his primary medical qualification at the University of Edinburgh in 1999, after which he undertook his basic training across the UK, in Cambridge, London, and Edinburgh. During his time spent training, Professor East was awarded a fellowship at St. Marks Hospital and also worked towards his research medical doctorate at Imperial College, for which he was awarded the British Society of Gastroenterology's Hopkins Prize. Upon completion of his training, Professor East joined the specialist register in 2009 and was appointed Consultant in 2010.
Since his Consultant appointment, Professor East has become an Associate Professor at the University of Oxford, within the Translational Gastroenterology Unit, and is also among Europe's leading Colonsoscopists. He is also an active member of the clinical research and medical education community, authoring 200 research publications, 10 inernational guidelines, and also book chapters on Endoscopy, including chapters for the Oxford Textbook of Medicine.
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General Medical Council
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MBChB - University of Edinburgh, UK in 1999
MD (Res) - Imperial College London, UK in 2009
FJGES - Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Japan in 2021
FESGE - European Society Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in 2022
FRCP - Royal College of Physicians in London, UK in 2014
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50 reviews
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Everything was as good as expected
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I've been under the care of Professor East for over 5 years. Professor East is an outstanding professional who is at on the frontline in understanding my condition, serrated polyposis syndrome and has been instrumental in writing the NICE guidelines for best practice in dealing with my condition. I have always felt safe, respected and well looked after for under his care and will continue to be seen by Professor East for as long as possible. Thank you for the exceptional level of care.
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Great Bedside Manner. Top of his game in Endoscopy and explains the procedure with great skill.
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Very professional, respectful, and knowledgeable.
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I gave 5 stats so what more to say?
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Very professional and had read all my notes. I was very impressed with his expertise thank you.
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Professional but friendly, and I was so impressed by the up to date knowledge that James has. Thanks!
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Very calm, patient and compassionate doctor. Probably the best doctor I’ve had.
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My experience was first class, atmosphere was friendly and relaxed which put me at ease. I was seen on time, felt I was in goos hands and procedure was fully explained.
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I felt comfortable and at ease
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4 endorsements
Excellent colleague. James is a world leader. He is a trusted colleague who offers a compassionate and expert opinion
Professor Stuart Winter
He is the best endoscopist in Europe. Patients highly regard him for his exceptional expertise, empathy, and dedication to providing the highest standard of care.
Dr. Gosia Wamil
Dr East is a world renowned expert and a key opinion leader in his field. He looks after patients with a variety of digestive symptoms and conditions. His particular expertise is in bowel cancer prevention and screening where most of his research and clinic work is focused. It is a privilege to have him as a colleague at Mayo Clinic London.
Dr Sarmed Sami
Professor East is a world class endoscopist and clinician. He provides excellent patient care for a range of gastrointestinal conditions. I would very much send a family member or friend to see him and would be assured that he would be thorough and caring. James leads the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme inOxford and was the former Clinical lead for Endoscopy for The Oxford university Hospitals Foundation Trust and so come with a wealth of experience.
Dr Alissa Walsh
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A colonoscopy is an exam used to detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine, or colon, and rectum. It's an important exam that's performed to che...
06 January 2024
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GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease is more than just a case of heartburn. Learn more about the common disorder from a Mayo Clinic expert.
06 January 2024
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Answers to common health anxieties
06 January 2024
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Researchers say dietary fiber can cause an inflammatory response in some people with inflammatory bowel disease. They hope to develop a stool test to help.
06 January 2024
medicalnewstoday
As Guy Ritchie says he eats steak nearly every day, experts highlight the health risks of excessive red meat consumption.
27 March 2024
ukstyle.yahoo
Tune into our newest episode on the topic of "diminutive polyps" with our guest James East. Our host, Pradeep Mundre, questions James on the logic of the current system of resecting diminutive polyps and what we could learn from other countries. His answer might surprise you.
27 March 2024
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Professor James East's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 50 reviews
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Professor James East speaks English
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Professor James East primarily practices at Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital Oxford, located at Beech Road, Headington, United Kingdom, OX3 7RP
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Professor James East is working Monday (09:00 - 12:30), Wednesday (13:00 - 17:00), Thursday (14:00 - 19:00)
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