WELCOME
I am a true Luminologists, with specialty knowledge of gastroenterology from mouth through to anus. I am experienced with many specialty procedures, not commonly performed by Gastroenterologists outside of the teaching hospitals. I have led from the top, as Clinical Lead for the Luton & Dunstable University Hospital, and now the Medical Advisory Committee Representative for Gastroenterology at the Spire Harpenden Hospital. I keep myself current with the latest medical literature and maintain a high research profile. I am known Nationally and Internationally for the innovative work I have done in developing new models of service provision for gastroenterology patients, utilising modern technologies.
OUR SERVICES
My Areas of Expertise

Oesophagus
If you are having problems with pain on swallowing, food getting stuck or burning pains in the chest, then I run one of the few Oesophageal (HRM) Laboratories outside of the teaching hospitals.

Stomach
If you are experiencing indigestion, pain and/or bloating in the upper abdomen then I have access to an Endoscopy Unit graded “Excellent” by the Clinical Qualities Commission.

Small Bowel
If you are suffering malabsorption, weight loss, pain or altered bowel habits, I run a local Capsule Enteroscopy Unit and have a research interest in food allergies e.g. Coeliac Disease.

Colon
If you have suffered from a change if bowel habits, abdominal pain, bloating or blood loss, then I am an experienced colonoscopist with a research interest in inflammatory bowel disease.
Why go private
Why should you choose us
I am experienced with many specialty procedures, not commonly performed by Gastroenterologists outside of the teaching hospitals.
I am usually able to see most patients within a week of the referral.
We have clinical expertise across a wide variety of treatments and procedures, delivered in award-winning, immaculate hospitals and clinics.
We have developed a full multi-disciplinary medical team approach using some of the latest technology to help you get back to living life to the fullest.
testimonials
clients about us
“Never met a doctor so helpful, I would recommend Dr Johnson to all my friends and family. Very easy to talk to…”
Quick Links
Patient Support Groups
- IBD – CCUK – https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/
- The Coeliac Society – http://www.coeliac.org.uk/
- BSG – http://www.bsg.org.uk/
- ECCO – http://www.ecco-ibd.eu/
- AGA – http://www.gastro.org/
- IBS – The Gut Trust – http://www.theguttrust.org/
- Acid Reflux – https://patient.info/doctor/gastro-oesophageal-reflux-disease
- Pelvic Radiation Disease – http://www.prda.org.uk
Latest research, news and papers
From the Blog
High Soluble Fibre Diet helps Reflux
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Dispelling the myths about PPI side effects
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COVID Vaccinations Recommended for All IBD patients
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New National Barrett’s Surveillance Guidelines
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New Reflux Catagorisation
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Update on gluten free prescribing in England
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Coeliac Awareness Week
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Awareness Week 2015 – Is it coeliac disease? – Coeliac UK
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The different types of colonic resection
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Living with a stoma
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Bowel Cancer Awareness
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New European Colorectal Cancer Awareness Poster
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness – Film Award
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Video – Improving the early diagnosis of Colo-Rectal Cancer
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Colonic Cancer Awareness
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H.pylori Eradication Therapy
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Hypermobility Syndrome / Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
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Selective IgA Deficiency Patient Advice Sheet
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Abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome
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Anal Pain and Discomfort
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Trainer for ACT – Advanced Training in Constipation Management
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New Treatment in Chronic Constipation
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COVID Vaccinations Recommended for All IBD patients
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Iron Deficiency Anaemia in IBD
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BBC – Living with a Stoma
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How to use rectal preparations
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SAGE Update – IBD-SSHAMP 2015
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Shortlisted for BMJ Gastroenterology Team of the Year again for the second year running
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Listed in the Ambassador Magazine
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IBD Self Management Talk
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Winner of one of the Best Poster Awards at the BSG 2014
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IBD Registry Talk at the British Society of Gastroenterology 2014
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Recent presentation at ECCO entitled Mindset And Change
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Ambassador Magazine mentions our Gastro Developments x2
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The L&D Team are Shortlisted for the BMJ Gastroenterology Team of the Year Awards 2014
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Update for BUPA patients
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Treatment options for Eosinophilic Oesophagitis
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Botox in Achalasia
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High Resolution Manometry
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Achalasia: New HRM Classification
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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Sheet
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Pan-Enteric Capsule Endoscopy
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L&D opens it’s new Small Bowel Capsule Enteroscopy Service
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New Small Bowel Capsule Enteroscopy Service at L&D
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New Capsule Enteroscopy Service
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Capsule Enteroscopy Service
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