Physiotherapy for people with bleeding disorders

| Updated 27 Nov 2019

Physiotherapists are specially trained to treat and educate patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Each patient seen by the Physiotherapist will have different needs and will be assessed and given a tailored treatment program. When will I be seen? You will be seen alongside your consultant and specialist nurse as required depending …
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Clinical Perfusion Service

| Updated 3 Aug 2024 | Tags: cardio

Clinical Perfusion Scientists are responsible for setting up and running heart-lung machines, which are used to support patients during open heart surgery The Clinical Perfusion department provides Clinical Perfusion services to the Adult Cardiothoracic Unit at St George’s.

This speciality is only associated with hospitals performing open heart surgery and is conducted by highly specialised individuals – Clinical Perfusion Scientists.

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Hepatitis C treatment

| Updated 25 Jun 2021

The Viral Hepatitis team at St George’s, led by Dr Daniel Forton, is working towards eliminating hepatitis C by 2025. Since the elimination campaign started in 2016, the team has treated and cured more than 1,000 people. Hepatitis C is a blood borne virus; Public Health England estimate that 6,450 …
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DEXA Unit

| Updated 7 Nov 2023

There are two Hologic DXA scanners situated within the Rheumatology department, Clinic C (Lanesborough Wing) and in the Sir Joseph Hotung Centre, with three full time DXA Technicians performing the scans. Patients are advised to limit the amount of metal on their clothing to prevent any artefacts on the imaging, …
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St George’s Breast Education Centre Faculty

| Updated 18 Sep 2024

Our Breast Education Centre offers expertise in breast diagnostics and treatment, with a multidisciplinary team supported by partnerships with Kingston University and St George’s Medical School.
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Bowel Cancer Screening

| Updated 15 Nov 2024

St George’s Hospital’s Bowel Cancer Screening Centre is responsible for delivering Bowel Cancer Screening services to the population of South West London, which includes the following boroughs; Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth. Bowel Cancer Bowel Cancer (also known as colorectal cancer) is a form of cancer that affects …
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Cancer Genetics: for Patients

| Updated 23 Jan 2024

Further information for patients If you are worried that you may be at increased risk of cancer because of your personal or family history of cancer, you should see your GP, oncologist or treating specialist. They can assess whether you are eligible for a referral to our service. In some …
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Cancer Genetics: for Health Professionals

| Updated 20 Dec 2024

Making a referral to cancer genetics Making a referral to clinical genetics is different to making a referral for genetic testing. An assessment by clinical genetics will require a formal referral to our service, as below. Genetic tests can be sent directly according to the National Genomic Test Directory. Sending …
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Rheumatology

Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 16 Sep 2024

Coronavirus Information for Rheumatology Patients BSR Covid Vaccine Guidance Clinical Services The Centre for Rheumatology @St George’s provides secondary and tertiary referral care for local, regional and national patients in an outpatient and inpatient setting. We see patients with a wide range of general and specialised Rheumatology conditions. We are …
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Who’s who in Maternity theatres

| Updated 4 Jun 2019

Welcome board outside theatre – this explains who will be with you in theatre and what their role is