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Dr. George Goodchild

Dr. George Goodchild

Gastroenterologist ·
, London, United Kingdom

16 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English

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Specialises in:

Acid reflux and indigestionBloating and abdominal painSwallowing difficulties (dysphagia)Constipation and diarrhoeaChanges in bowel habits

About Dr. George Goodchild

  • Dr. George Goodchild is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist with significant experience in assessing and treating several gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. He is recognised for his advanced endoscopy skills, particularly in complex pancreatobiliary medicine.
  • Dr. Goodchild received specialist training from the renowned North London rotation and has completed advanced fellowships at UCL and UCLH.
  • He provides both clinically excellent, patient-centred care and safe, effective, and comfortable diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.

Conditions treated by Dr. George Goodchild

  • Acid reflux and indigestion
  • Bloating and abdominal pain
  • Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
  • Constipation and diarrhoea
  • Changes in bowel habits
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Gallstones and bile duct disorders
  • Acute and chronic pancreatitis
  • Pancreatic cysts
  • Benign and malignant GI strictures
  • Early diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers

Area of Interest

  • Advanced interventional endoscopy
  • Pancreatobiliary medicine
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
  • Early detection and treatment of GI cancers
  • Endoscopic management of bile duct and pancreatic diseases
  • Balloon dilatation and stenting of the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, and bowel

Qualification

  • Specialist and sub-specialist training: North London rotation
  • Research Degree: University College London (UCL)
  • Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship: University College London Hospitals (UCLH)

Work Experiences

  • Consultant Gastroenterologist: The Royal London Hospital, NHS

Certifications (3)

  • UK BCSP-certified screening colonoscopist
  • Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at UCLH
  • Research Fellowship at UCL

Memberships (2)

  • British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG)
  • European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE)

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Procedures Performed

Adhesion Lysis
Capsule Endoscopy
Cardiomyotomy
Endoscopy (UGI Endoscopy)
Foregut Surgery
Hiatal Hernia Repair
Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-Pouch) Surgery
Laparoscopic Colon Resection
Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
Low Anterior Resection
Meckel's Diverticulectomy Treatment
Nissen Fundoplication
Pancreatectomy
Pancreatic Surgery
Partial Colectomy
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
Proctectomy
Retroperitoneum Surgery
Robotic Hernia Surgery
Small Bowel Resection
Splenectomy
Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy
Subtotal Proctocolectomy
Total Colectomy

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. George Goodchild is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

The consultation typically lasts between 15 and 30 minutes. It may exceed the estimated time, depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions.

We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours, or based on the doctor's and patient's availability.

No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

The option to share your medical records is available during the steps of the form provided on the website.

Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can proceed with treatment packages tailored to your diagnosis, assisted by our case managers.

Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager, which will include the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about travelling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to Gastroenterologist

A gastroenterologist is a medical doctor who deals specifically with diagnosing and treating conditions associated with the digestive system (oesophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts).

You should see a gastroenterologist for painful or persistent digestive problems, including:

  • Heartburn or acid reflux
  • Trouble swallowing food
  • Pain or tenderness in the abdomen, bloating, and weight loss of unknown origin
  • Constipation or diarrhoea, or changes in bowel habits
  • Blood in the stool or rectal bleeding
  • Jaundice or other liver-related concerns

They treat a variety of conditions, including:

  • Acid reflux (GERD)
  • Peptic ulcers
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) - Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
  • Gallstones and bile duct disorders
  • Pancreatitis and pancreatic cysts
  • Liver disease and hepatitis
  • Gastrointestinal cancers

The most common procedures are:

  • Endoscopy (gastroscopy/colonoscopy)
  • Removal of polyps via colonoscopy
  • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Biopsies

A gastroenterologist diagnoses and treats any condition of the digestive system, and a hepatologist specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the liver.

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