How Dr Khalid can help
Eight areas of specialist gastroenterology care, written around the symptoms patients actually notice. Start with the one that sounds most like you — you don’t need a diagnosis first.
Specialist areas
IBS & Bloating
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Bloating and excessive wind
- Functional abdominal pain
- Food-related symptoms
Acid Reflux & Indigestion
- Acid reflux and GORD
- Persistent heartburn
- Indigestion and dyspepsia
- Hiatus hernia
Abdominal Pain & Change in Bowel Habit
- Chronic constipation
- Persistent diarrhoea
- Change in bowel habit
- Abdominal pain and discomfort
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Crohn’s disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Microscopic colitis
- Flare-ups and ongoing care
Coeliac Disease & Food Intolerances
- Coeliac disease
- Gluten-related problems
- Lactose intolerance
- Malabsorption and deficiencies
Liver, Gallbladder & Pancreas
- Fatty liver disease
- Abnormal liver blood tests
- Gallstones
- Pancreatic symptoms
Rectal Bleeding & Bowel Cancer Concerns
- Blood in your stool
- Iron deficiency anaemia
- Bowel polyps
- Family history of bowel cancer
Swallowing Problems, Nausea & Vomiting
- Difficulty swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Persistent nausea
- Recurrent vomiting
Not sure where your symptoms fit?
Find the symptom that sounds closest to yours. Many symptoms overlap, so if you’re unsure, send an enquiry and the practice will help.
- Bloating and excessive windIBS & Functional Gut Disorders →
- Tummy pain that eases after the toiletIBS & Functional Gut Disorders →
- Heartburn or acid coming upAcid Reflux & Heartburn →
- Indigestion or pain in the upper tummyAcid Reflux & Heartburn →
- Constipation or strainingBowel Problems →
- Diarrhoea lasting more than four weeksBowel Problems →
- A change in your bowel habitBowel Problems →
- Blood or mucus with diarrhoeaInflammatory Bowel Disease →
- Feeling unwell after eating gluten or dairyCoeliac Disease & Food Intolerances →
- Low iron, B12 or vitamin DCoeliac Disease & Food Intolerances →
- Abnormal liver blood testsLiver, Gallbladder & Pancreas →
- Pain after fatty meals (possible gallstones)Liver, Gallbladder & Pancreas →
- Blood in your stool or on the paperRectal Bleeding & Bowel Cancer Concerns →
- Iron deficiency anaemia or weight lossRectal Bleeding & Bowel Cancer Concerns →
- A family history of bowel cancerRectal Bleeding & Bowel Cancer Concerns →
- Food sticking when you swallowSwallowing Problems, Nausea & Vomiting →
- Nausea or vomiting that won’t settleSwallowing Problems, Nausea & Vomiting →
Investigations & procedures
Many of these conditions are diagnosed with a camera test. Dr Khalid performs diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy, colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy, and is an Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopist specialising in the removal of complex polyps.
Investigations & procedures →Book a private consultation
Choose your hospital and book an appointment online, call the secretary, or send a short enquiry and the practice will be in touch. Self-pay and insured patients are welcome; if you are insured, check with your insurer whether you need a GP referral and pre-authorisation.
Spire Cheshire Hospital
Fir Tree Close, Stretton, WA4 4LU Book online at Spire Cheshire (opens the hospital booking site) Or call Julie Senior, Secretary 07793 611421 julie.senior1@nhs.netThe Highfield Hospital
Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 4LZ Book online at The Highfield (opens the hospital booking site) Or call Ashleigh Taylor, Secretary 01706 766665 ashleigh.taylor@circlehealthgroup.co.ukSend an enquiry
Tell the practice which hospital you prefer and a brief note on your symptoms, and they will be in touch. Enquire nowNHS patients are seen at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust via GP referral. For urgent or severe symptoms, contact your GP or NHS 111, or call 999 in an emergency.