Professor James East
MBChB MD(Res) FRCP
Gastroenterologist
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26 years of experience
Headington, OX3 7RP
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50 connections in healthcare
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by Dr Elizabeth Bird-Lieberman, Dr Nikant Sabharwal and 7 other professionals
Live bookings available
26 years of experience
Headington, OX3 7RP
(+3 more)
50 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Elizabeth Bird-Lieberman, Dr Nikant Sabharwal and 7 other professionals
Areas of expertise
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About Professor James East
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.
Subspecialties
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)•
- Hepatology•
- General (Internal) Medicine
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4611127
Education
University of Edinburgh
Medicine
Graduated 1999
Qualifications
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
Professional Memberships
- Clinical lead for endoscopy (2011-2022) and director of the Oxfordshire Bowel Cancer Screening Service
- Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)
- Committee member, British Society of Gastroenterology Endoscopy Committee
- Advisor, the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Publications
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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
Languages spoken
- English
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £350
- Follow-up appointment: £225
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Aetna
- Benenden Health
- Healix Health Services
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- The Exeter
- The PHC
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Vitality
- WPA
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Reviews
AI Review Summary
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Professor James East is professional, clear, and reassuring in patient interactions. Patients value his listening skills and provide clear explanations of conditions, recommendations, and outcomes. Procedures like colonoscopy, gastroscopy, and endoscopy are described as comfortable and straightforward for many. Professor East demonstrates significant expertise, treating widespread conditions that cause stomach and abdominal pain.
My experience with Prof James and his team so far is being great. As a professional he listens and gives the importance of what we say. The gastroscopy was very respectful and he and the team were very kind and professional!
My visit yesterday was made very reassuring, all staff explained everything to me, including prof James East, I had phone calls before hand to go through things. I cannot thank everyone enough, excellent staff.
I have an ongoing patient relationship with Professor James East due to a genetic condition, which means I regularly interact with a wide range of medical professionals across different specialties. Professor East is, without question, my favourite doctor to work with. He combines deep expertise with genuine compassion. He takes the time to clearly explain things, answers questions with patience, and never makes you feel rushed. Nothing ever feels like too much trouble for him when it comes to putting your mind at ease. Living with a long term condition can be stressful, but Professor East has a calm and reassuring way of making you feel supported and understood. I feel very fortunate to be under his care and would highly recommend him to anyone needing his expertise.
Smoothly handled, well communicated, effective. Helpful reporting including written documentation sent home with me (reminding me what he said while I was still groggy)
Covered all my issues with empathy and clarity. Thank you.
Professor East was thorough and I felt he took my comments and explanations seriously. He has arranged testing to try to sort out my issues. I'm very happy about this and look forward to the results.
Endorsements
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
General Surgeon
Most recent videos
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Meet Professor James East
Consultant Gastroenterologist Professor James East talks about himself
05 November 2025
Mayo Clinic Minute: Prepare for colon cancer screening with confidence
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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Mayo Clinic Minute: GERD is not 'just' heartburn - Mayo Clinic News Network
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
NIHR Oxford BRC Molecular Diagnostics Theme, Dr James East Predicting disease progression
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
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What is a FIT Test?
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
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Most recent articles
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Should I worry - Gut and Microbiome? | Life and style | The Guardian
Answers to common health anxieties
06 January 2024
theguardian.com
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and dietary fiber
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
How does a red meat-heavy diet affect gut health?
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
Tiny Troubles: Understanding the Risk and Burden of Diminutive Polyps
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 417 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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