Dr Matthew Johnson

I am a true luminologist, dealing with everything from the mouth to anus. There isn’t a part of the bowel I can’t access, if needed. I am interested in any condition that affects the enteric absorption and transport system, which means I tend to deal with everything from oesophageal spasm, dysmotility, reflux, indigestion, ulcers, food allergies, coeliac disease, food intolerances, IBS, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), polyps and cancer. More recently my research has focussed on non-invasive stool markers of inflammation, coeliac disease, patient self management websites and pan-enteric capsule in the assessment of new treatments for IBD. I am presently the National Lead for the IBD Registry and Patient Management System, Early Adopters Role Out Programme. I have also been involved with the development of web-based management systems eg. the Coeliac and IBD-SSHAMP (Supported, Self Help And Management Programme).

“I aim to provide a high standard of care , and am proud of the services I have developed locally, which are now recognised at a Nationally level as services of excellence. I try to provide a private service that reflects my NHS practice.

I enjoy my job and specifically chose gastroenterology because I knew the variety of the specialty would maintain my interested over a life time career.

I find the private work a refreshing change from my normal. As a patient there is little difference in the private and NHS care, in everything other than “time” and “setting”. Walking in to the Hemel OSD is like walking into a hotel. The relaxed nature of the environment and the additional time provided for consultations allows for a understanding of the issues at hand, which typically leads to a swifter definitive diagnosis. In general investigations occur faster, enabling directed therapy to start quicker.

In previous anonymous feedback from clinic audits patients have stated they find me “approachable”, “friendly”, “professional” and “knowledgeable”. I am grateful to the people I get to meet and thankfully that my practice continues to grow through word of mouth and reputation.”