Dr. Matt W Johnson BSc MBBS FRCP MD

New Weight Loss Clinic opening soon at OSD Hemel

Dr Matt W Johnson — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 23:01:15 +0000

I have finally been given clearance to open a new weight loss clinic in the OSD Private Hospital in Hemel

This will include a medical review (before and after therapy), with dietetic support and guidance, along with a psychological assessment to help find effective tactics in choosing the healthier options

We have links with several local Bariatric Surgeons, but the aim of the clinic is to find suitable alternative medical routes of therapy, including the new treatment options (Wegovy, Ozempic, Liraglutide, Orlistat) and the new Allurion Gastric Balloon (that does not require endoscopy for placement)

Recent Media coverage on the Allurion Gastric Weight Loss Balloons

Dr Matt W Johnson — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:30:40 +0000

A couple of links to recent media publications on the experiences people have had with the new Allurion Gastric Weight Loss Balloons

Daily Mail Online – 26y old lady who lost 3 stone

BBC News – First NHS patients given weight-loss balloon pill in Somerset

Peristeen – Rectal Lavage System

Dr Matt W Johnson — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:18:55 +0000

For further information relating to the NHS supported Peristeen Lavage System, please find below a pdf link to the order form and a video link for further guidance on how to use them.

Peristeen Plus BM Video How to Use Patient Video.mp4

Peristeen Plus BM Other Interactive Peristeen Plus TAI Referral and Suitability Assessment form.pdf

New Capsule Service at OSD – Video Link

Dr Matt W Johnson — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:56:53 +0000

This year we opened a new capsule service at the OSD Hospital in Hemel which has really taken off. They have kindly uploaded a short video to explain the basic. Clinic here if you want to learn more.

Weight Loss – New Gastric Balloon

Dr Matt W Johnson — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:26:41 +0000

Allurion have developed a new Capsule Gastric Balloon for weight loss, that does not need to be endoscopically placed. The results are looking impressive. Click here for a link to further information

NHS Networks – Primary Care Transformation

Dr Matt W Johnson — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:51:24 +0000

NHS Networks – Primary Care Transformation

IBD-SSHAMP (Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Supported, Self Help and Management Programme); UK’s first internet based remote management system for managing stable IBD, was recently highlighted on the NHS Networks Primary Care Transformation platform

Click here to see a link

OSD Video for new Functional Gut Clinic

Dr Matt W Johnson — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:46:17 +0000

2022 has seen a new drive from the team at OSD Hemel Hempstead.

This year they are keen to set up a Functional Gut Clinic, with the support of a range of services such as Radiology, Endoscopy, Immunology, Capsule and Dietetics

They have started the new year with this video flier in which I discuss some of the basic principals

Click on this Video HyperLink to watch

High Soluble Fibre Diet helps Reflux

Dr Matt W Johnson — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:36:20 +0000

Further evidence can be found in these two articles looking at the benefit of a high soluble fibre diet and avoidance of known dietary triggers in helping settle acid-reflux symptoms.

Dispelling the myths about PPI side effects

Dr Matt W Johnson — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:26:13 +0000

Anyone concerned about the side effects of longterm PPIs should flick through this Review article from 2017 and the BSG’s Positional Statement.

Wedgehog

Dr Matt W Johnson — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:17:25 +0000

I have no shares in this company, but I am often asked about anti-reflux wedge pillows. This is a link to a well established company that supplies the NHS, and can be found on Amazon.