Colonoscopy in Plymouth

Why choose Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital for your colonoscopy?

The Endoscopy Unit at Nuffield Hospital Plymouth undertakes over 1000 procedures per year and has even been awarded the highest rating of accreditation for its Gastrointestinal Endoscopy service and has JAG accreditation.

The Nuffield Hospital Plymouth has been praised in a number of areas regarding endoscopy, such as the excellent safety checklist it has in place and the high quality patient-centred environment it creates which allows for privacy and dignity standards to be maintained. The modern and well-maintained decontamination area was also highlighted along with an on-going patient survey which is regularly reviewed and acted upon as well as the opportunities the hospital gives its staff for development and training.

Are you in need of a colonoscopy procedure?

You can skip the waiting lists and get rapid access to a private colonoscopy at Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital. Our specialist endoscopists are experts in diagnostic scans and you can expect to receive a detailed diagnosis and the findings from your procedure as quickly as possible. 

An experienced Gastroenterologist or Surgeon will perform your procedure. We offer diagnostic gastroscopy, colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy with some therapeutic procedures such as stretching of stricture (dilatation) or polyp removal (Polypectomy).  The Nurse lead is SSN; Jo Lock, and Clinical lead for Endoscopy is Consultant Gastroenterologist; Dr Simon Dunlop.

You will receive the individual care you need and deserve at our Plymouth Hospital. Our consultants are fully supported by our dedicated matron-led nursing team, who are available 24-7 to provide first-class clinical care and a warm hospital atmosphere.

Some of our Patient feedback responses can be found below:

• Very efficient, friendly and impressive. I was made to feel very welcoming and nice and friendly.

• Very professional. Very informative and putting one at ease.

• Excellent.  Everything was perfect, the staff were very professional and caring. 10/10 Exceptional.

• The empathy and care from staff is outstanding.  I was very apprehensive of procedure but felt re-assured and supported throughout. 

• Very slick.  Reassuring all the way.  Patient care was excellent.  Something I really dread.  Your team were fantastic.