Whilst at St Thomas’ Hospital I completed my MD thesis on inflammatory bowel disease before completing my training at UCH and the Whittington Hospital, North London. Previously, I was fortunate enough to be awarded by the British Society of Gastroenterology a travelling fellowship to the gastrointestinal unit of the Medical University of South Carolina; this was a valuable learning experience. I consult with private patients at Spire Hospital Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4BP at Pinehill Hospital, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9QZ and at the QE2 Hospital, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 4HQ.When meeting a new patient my philosophy is to take a detailed history of your problems and in particular to focus on any areas of diet that might be influencing your symptoms. If required I may undertake a gastroscopy/colonoscopy but I believe that this is only a small part of the treatment process and that it is important to take a holistic view when treating someone with gut symptoms. Apart from medication, dietary advice plays an important part of my treatment strategy.Specialties: I am a highly experienced gastroenterologist practising in Hertfordshire and treat a wide range of conditions affecting the gut including all forms of indigestion, all types of bowel problems including constipation and diarrhoea and pancreas/bile duct problems. I am a skilled endoscopist practising all forms of endoscopy including gastroscopy, colonoscopy and ERCP. I have published on topics including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, constipation and endoscopy.