Dr. Matt W Johnson BSc MBBS FRCP MD http://www.drmattwjohnson.com Consultant Gastroenterologist & General Physician Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:57:59 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 Clinical Lead for Gastroenterology at the One Stop Healthcare Hospital in Hemel Hempstead http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/medical-developmentss/clinical-lead-for-gastroenterology-at-the-one-stop-healthcare-hospital-in-hemel-hempstead/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:57:57 +0000 http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/?p=1706 I have recently accepted the role of Clinical Lead for Gastroenterology at the One Stop Healthcare Hospital in Hemel Hempstead.

I look forward to working more closely with their management team, to improve their endoscopy and gastroenterology services.

Based on my experience I have already suggested introducing several new services to help improve the care we can provide our local patients. I hope I will be able to provide updates shortly, once these become available

For more information, on my role at One Stop Healthcare, please click on this link.

]]> Recent Article on IBS http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/functional-bowel-syndrome-ibs/recent-article-on-ibs/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:41:58 +0000 http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/?p=1704 TopDoctors recently asked me to collaborate in writing an article about IBS. The paper briefly explains the diagnosis, causes, investigations, treatments and management. To read more, please click on the link

]]> One Stop Healthcare video on Acid Reflux http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/acid-reflux-barretts/one-stop-healthcare-video-on-acid-reflux/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:35:42 +0000 http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/?p=1702 Simple advice given on the diagnosis and management of acid reflux …… Please click on the link

]]> One Stop Healthcare video on Coeliac Disease http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/coeliac-disease/one-stop-healthcare-video-on-coeliac-disease/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:32:19 +0000 http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/?p=1700 Simple advice given on the diagnosis and management of Coeliac Disease …….. Please click on the link

]]> One Stop Healthcare Video on Capsule Endoscopy http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/small-bowel-pathology/one-stop-healthcare-video-on-capsule-endoscopy/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:27:57 +0000 http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/?p=1698 Simple video produced to explain the basic concepts behind Capsule Endoscopy … Please click on the link

]]> One Stop Healthcare IBS Video http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/functional-bowel-syndrome-ibs/one-stop-healthcare-ibs-video/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:23:51 +0000 http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/?p=1696 In retrospect, I wish I had said something different about how difficult it is to shift a diagnosis of IBS ……. but the basic concepts are there. Click on the link (IBS Video)

]]> Recent GP Symposium organised by One Stop Healthcare http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/medical-developmentss/recent-gp-symposium-organised-by-one-stop-healthcare/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:09:36 +0000 http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/?p=1694 Last month, over 100 local GPs and AHPs joined an inaugural Medical Symposium, organised by One Stop Healthcare at the wonderful Rothamsted Research Institue. It was an honour and pleasure to attend, and present a talk on the outcome of Gastroenterology referrals the NHS.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/onestophealthcare_one-stop-healthcare-gp-ahp-symposium-2026-activity-7480287426003906560-t9n1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAGsnI5EBh9ZBbxTK9g9_Z_XW3BF7LI5MD68

]]> Soluble Vs Insoluble Fibre in IBD http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/functional-bowel-syndrome-ibs/soluble-vs-insoluble-fibre-in-ibd/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:18:54 +0000 http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/?p=1691 Recent research has again highlighted that some people react to insoluble roughage fibre, and this can cause an inflammatory response that is not helpful, especially in those patients with inflammatory bowel disease. We know there are additional health benefits from soluble fibre, but welcome additional research to clarify the mechanism behind these responses. Click on the highlighted link to read more.

]]> New Weight Loss Clinic opening soon at OSD Hemel http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/weight-loss/new-weight-loss-clinic-opening-soon-at-osd-hemel/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 23:01:15 +0000 http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/?p=1553 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 http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/weight-loss/allurion-balloon/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:30:40 +0000 http://www.drmattwjohnson.com/?p=1550 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

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