The Gastroenterology Department provides a comprehensive range of services to investigate and treat disorders of the digestive tract including abdominal pain, diarrhoea, indigestion, difficulties swallowing, Crohn's disease and colitis.

The Department provides an inpatient service to patients with digestive tract disorders including bleeding, colitis and Crohn's disease as well as participating in and managing patients admitted through the Emergency Medical Units.

Outpatient clinics are provided at Derriford hospital and community hospitals in Kingsbridge, Launceston, Liskeard, Saltash and Tavistock. 

All 6 consultants are actively involved in the endoscopy department which offers a comprehensive diagnostic and advanced endoscopic service including ERCP, video capsule endoscopy and oesophageal physiological studies. 

Staff
Dr Sean Cochrane
Consultant Gastroenterologist - Secretary Karen Morrell - 01752 792740

Dr Simon Dunlop
Consultant Gastroenterologist - Secretary Therese McCauley - 01752 763501

Dr Chris Hayward                    
Consultant Gastroenterologist - Secretary Jane Youle - 01752 792112

Dr Stephen Lewis                    
Consultant Gastroenterologist - Secretary Nikki Aire - 01752 517611

Dr Andrew Latchford
Consultant Gastroenterologist - Secretary Teresa Hughes - 01752 792686
 
Emma Briggs, Inflammatory Bowel Disease / Nutrition Specialist Nurse - 01752  517664 
Julie Morley, Nutrition Specialist Nurse - 01752  517860
Kathy Walsh, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Specialist Nurse - 01752   517664