Dr Charles Gordon
Qualifications
MB BS, FRCP (Lon)
GMC number: 4256001
Practising since: 1996
Specialties
Gastroenterology, General (internal) Medicine
Consultation times
- Every Tuesday
- Overview
About
Dr Charles Gordon trained at St George’s Hospital Medical School (London), graduating in 1995. He undertook his specialist training in Gastroenterology and General (Internal) Medicine in South West Thames, including research in Barrett’s oesophagus. He was appointed as a Consultant Gastroenterologist in 2008.
Dr Gordon was the Clinical Lead for Endoscopy at Royal Bournemouth Hospital from 2008 -2021 and remains the lead for upper GI Physiology and upper GI Endotherapy. He is an experienced endoscopist, both upper GI and colonoscopy, and regularly performs upper and lower GI therapeutics.
His areas of specialist interest include endoscopy, reflux disease, heartburn, hiatus hernia, colonoscopy and irritable bowel syndrome. He is recognised nationally for his work in Barrett’s oesophagus (a premalignant condition of the oesophagus) and has introduced HALO Radio Frequency Ablation and cryotherapy for the treatment of Barrett’s oesophagus to Dorset. He performs endoscopic therapy for pre-malignant and cancer lesions of the oesophagus and stomach on a weekly basis.
In addition, Dr Gordon has a specialist interest in upper GI physiology (the investigation of reflux/heartburn/oesophageal disorders), including STRETTA therapy for reflux and wireless pH testing. He has huge experience in the investigation and management of functional bowel disease.
Other interests
- Upper GI gastroscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)
- Colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)
- Endoscopic mucosal resection
- Endoscopic ablation of Barrett’s oesophagus (including HALO radiofrequency ablation)
- Reflux disease
- Heartburn
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Hiatus hernia
- Colonoscopy
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- GI physiology
- Oesophageal acid testing
- Oesophageal manometry
- Coeliac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Barrett's Oesophagus
Personal interests
Country sports-keen clay pigeon shot and rough shooter, sea fishing, grade 7 clarinet, mountain biking, canal boats, Francophile and cooking.
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Charles Gordon at Nuffield Health
- Colonoscopy
- Gastroscopy (or gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy)
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Diagnostic endoscopy
- Therapeutic Endoscopy
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
Locations Dr Charles Gordon works with
Related experience
Research
Dr Gordon completed two years of full-time clinical research at St. George’s Hospital (London). His research investigated the role of lifestyle and genetic factors in gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and Barrett’s oesophagus; of particular note, he investigated the role of meals and sleep position in heartburn/reflux, and how modifications of these impacted the quality of life.
As a consultant, Dr Gordon remains active in research into the diagnosis, endoscopic evaluation (especially dye spray endoscopy) and treatment of Barrett’s oesophagus. He has contributed to national guidelines (BADCAT), international research publications, and teaches national courses.
Memberships
- British Society of Gastroenterology
- British Medical Association
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (London)
- European Society Of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Medical Protection Society
Other posts held
- Consultant Gastroenterologist at Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Insurers Dr Charles Gordon works with
Dr Charles Gordon works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- AXA Health
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Bupa On Demand
- Cigna
- CS Healthcare
- Freedom Health
- Health-on-Line
- Simplyhealth
- Universal Provident
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Westfield Health WPA
Declaration
Dr Charles Gordon does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Charles Gordon does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Charles Gordon does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.