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Dr. George Goodchild is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist known for his expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. As a certified colonoscopist in the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP), Dr. Goodchild is committed to performing colonoscopies aimed at detecting and removing precancerous bowel polyps, contributing to early cancer prevention.

Dr. Goodchild holds positions at The London Clinic and The Royal London Hospital within the NHS. He completed his specialised training, including a research degree, and pursued an advanced endoscopy fellowship at prestigious institutions like University College London (UCL) and University College London Hospitals (UCLH). He has published extensively in research, particularly in diagnostic and advanced interventional endoscopy. He has worked on topics related to bile duct and pancreatic diseases, such as autoimmune diseases, pancreatic cysts, and the early diagnosis and endoscopic treatment of cancer.

In his practice, Dr. Goodchild addresses a wide range of common GI problems, including acid reflux, bloating, swallowing difficulties, changes in bowel habits (constipation and diarrhoea), rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain.

Dr. Goodchild's subspecialty interest lies in pancreatobiliary medicine and interventional endoscopy, with a particular focus on the pancreas and bile ducts. He performs procedures such as Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), which play vital roles in diagnosing and treating conditions like pancreatic cysts, pancreatic cancer screening and diagnosis, acute and chronic pancreatitis assessment, gallstone management, and the evaluation of benign and cancer-related bile duct strictures. Additionally, Dr. Goodchild offers balloon dilatation and stenting for strictures affecting the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, and bowel.