Reflux Service in London

Reflux is a condition in which stomach acids surge upwards from the stomach into the oesophagus. This is sometimes described as a harsh burning sensation.

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020 3386 9000

We’ve launched our new Reflux service

We are proud to be working with RefluxUK to offer specialist care in the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Reflux. 

What will happen?

During your consultation with one of our specialist Upper Gastrointestinal Consultants, you will receive: 
  • A full assessment of your symptoms.
  • An investigation plan if required.
  • An individualised treatment plan if required

Our physiology tests

Physiology tests are required to provide you with an accurate diagnosis and ascertain whether you are eligible for a procedure, if necessary. They normally take around an hour an involve a catheter being inserted transnasally to monitor the effectiveness of your swallowing and your reflux (acidic or non-acidic) in your food-pipe and throat.
  • 24-hour pH/impedance monitoring
  • High-resolution manometry 

Our treatments

Our consultants are able to offer the following treatments and procedures: 
  • Diagnostic endoscopy / Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy (or gastroscopy)
  • Therapeutic Endoscopy
  • Bravo capsule endoscopy
  • Balloon dilation
  • LINX® Procedure  

Our consultants

Mr Nick Boyle

BM, MS, FRCS

Specialty General Surgery

Nicholas Boyle is the founder of RefluxUK and one of the country's leading experts in surgical management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. 

He is Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon at several hospitals including Nuffield Health in Tunbridge Wells as well as Nuffield Health at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. 

Nick trained at Southampton, St Thomas’ and Guy’s Hospital and held a Consultant post at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust for 20 years

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Our physiologists

Mr James Endersby
Clinical Scientist for Upper GI disorders


James has been a registered clinical scientist since 2021, completing his MSc in Clinical Sciences at King’s College London as part of the Scientist Training Programme. He has also completed the Accredited Scientific Practice programme in Upper GI Physiology.

James is now unit lead of the GI Physiology unit at UCLH, providing diagnostic tests for the assessment of oesophageal and anorectal function, alongside managing service activity, development and research 

James has been physiology lead at RefluxUK since September 2023. He provides oesophageal physiology tests at Harley Street and St Bart’s Hospital, and joins the monthly multidisciplinary team meeting to present and discuss cases.  


Find out more

RefluxUK is the UK’s largest and most specialised centre for benign upper GI conditions, specialising in reflux. If you would like to find out more about RefluxUK, visit: https://refluxuk.com/

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