MBChB MD(Res) FRCP
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27 years of experience
Headington, OX3 7RP
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27 years of experience
Headington, OX3 7RP
(+2 more)
58 connections in healthcare
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by Dr Elizabeth Bird-Lieberman, Dr Nikant Sabharwal and 7 other professionals
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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
No. 4611127
University of Edinburgh
Medicine
Graduated 1999
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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Read publications and papers written by this specialist.
26 / 05 / 2023
Risk Classification After Colonoscopy and Polypectomy: Are We Always Fighting the Last War? - PubMed
Published in Gastroenterology
01 / 05 / 2025
British Society of Gastroenterology guidelines on colorectal surveillance in inflammatory bowel disease
Published in Gut
16 / 05 / 2025
Synergies Among Clinicians, Academia, and Industry in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Published in Gastroenterology
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£225Beech Road, Headington, United Kingdom, OX3 7RP
2 Foscote Rise, Banbury, United Kingdom, OX16 9XP
Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX3 9DU
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Professor James East shows a professional, clear, and reassuring approach during patient interactions. Patients find colonoscopy and endoscopy quick and painless. He listens to concerns, provides full explanations, and shows skill during appointments. Many patients seek his care for stomach pain, upper gut problems, and heartburn.
I had a colonoscopy performed by Professor James Easton, highly recommend Professor James Easton very professional and welcoming staff make the whole experience easy.
Procedure was conducted in a timely manner. All staff explained what would happen more than once. Recovery was slow with food and drink to ensure I was able to walk steadily out of the Recovery Room. The whole experience was almost pleasant.
As always top service from professional and knowledgeable practitioners
Severything was clearly explained to me and it was all quick and efficient
This was for colonoscopy. The team were amazing. The whole process was not delayed and was on time. Prof. James East met me before the operation and explained the process. I was very comfortable with the whole process and with setting the expectations
Professor East and Team are highly experienced and professional. I always feel fully at ease when under his care
Makes you feel quite at ease and reassured, just what you need. Definitely looking after your long term care and needs.
The whole process - what we are doing today, what are the next steps - all discussed with clarity
I was extremely nervous but Professor East and all of his team did everything they could to make me feel reassured and calm. I received a detailed report after the procedure, which was very welcome. It was lovely to be seen in person by Professor East directly before the procedure.
James has outstanding knowledge and skills. It is a pleaseure to work with him.
28 Feb 2026
Dr Elizabeth Bird-Lieberman
GastroenterologistA superb gastroenterologist and endoscopist with a holistic approach to his patients
12 Jan 2025
Dr Nikant Sabharwal
Cardiologist
Dr Joanna d'Arcy
CardiologistProfessor East is an eminent figure in the gastroenterology world as well as a caring and compassionate Doctor. Highly recommended!
27 Apr 2024
Mr Bruno Sgromo
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Consultant Gastroenterologist Professor James East talks about himself
05 November 2025

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
youtube.com

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
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org

For many diseases a large proportion of patients will be a low risk of developing the serious complication of their disease becoming uncontrolled over time. ...
02 May 2024
youtube.com

What is a FIT Test?A faecal immunochemical test (FIT) used for bowel cancer screening, or a qualitative fit test for personal protective equipment like respi...
05 November 2025
youtu.be
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Answers to common health anxieties
06 January 2024
theguardian.com
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.com
As Guy Ritchie says he eats steak nearly every day, experts highlight the health risks of excessive red meat consumption.
27 March 2024
uk.style.yahoo.com

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
ueg-talks-podcast.podigee.io
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Professor James East's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 540 reviews.
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Professor James East speaks English
Where is Professor James East located?
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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