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Gastroenterology · Hepatitis B and C · Private clinic in East London

Private hepatitis b and c clinic in London, same-day gastroenterology.

Hepatitis B and C are viral infections of the liver that often cause no symptoms for decades while quietly causing damage. Hepatitis C is now curable in over 95% of people with a short course of tablets. Hepatitis B is not curable but is very effectively controlled. Both are substantially under-diagnosed. Our private gastroenterology clinic in East London offers same-day hepatitis b and c assessment with a private gastroenterologist, diagnosis and a clear treatment plan — usually without a referral and often the same day.

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The condition

What is hepatitis b and c?

Hepatitis B and C are viral infections of the liver that often cause no symptoms for decades while quietly causing damage. Hepatitis C is now curable in over 95% of people with a short course of tablets. Hepatitis B is not curable but is very effectively controlled. Both are substantially under-diagnosed.

  • What hepatitis b and c is
  • Symptoms to look for
  • Causes & risk factors
  • Tests & diagnosis
  • Treatment options
  • When to see a specialist

Understanding hepatitis b and c

Hepatitis B and C: symptoms, causes, tests & treatment

Seek urgent assessment if you have

  • yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine or pale stools
  • vomiting blood, or black tarry stools
  • abdominal swelling, or new confusion and drowsiness
  • severe abdominal pain with fever
  • easy bruising or bleeding
  • a needlestick or blood exposure — post-exposure treatment is time-critical

Hepatitis B post-exposure prophylaxis works best within 24 hours and can be given up to seven days after exposure. If you have had a needlestick injury or blood exposure, seek help immediately rather than waiting. In an emergency call 999, or go to the Royal London Hospital Emergency Department, Whitechapel Road, London E1 1FR.

Who should be tested

  • anyone born in, or whose parents were born in, a country with higher prevalence — much of Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, the Middle East. This includes a large proportion of families in East London
  • anyone who has ever injected drugs, even once, decades ago
  • anyone who received a blood transfusion in the UK before 1991, or abroad
  • anyone with tattoos, piercings or medical or dental treatment where sterility was uncertain
  • household or sexual contacts of someone infected
  • anyone with unexplained abnormal liver tests
  • everyone in pregnancy is offered hepatitis B testing as part of antenatal screening
  • healthcare workers, and people with HIV

Hepatitis C is curable — and many people do not know

Treatment changed completely around 2015. Modern direct-acting antivirals cure over 95% of people with an 8 to 12 week course of well-tolerated tablets — no injections, few side effects. Many people diagnosed years ago remember the old interferon treatment, which was gruelling and often failed, and have never come back. If you were told you had hepatitis C at any point and did not complete treatment, it is worth returning. Treatment on the NHS is free regardless of immigration status.

Hepatitis B

  • Most adults who catch it clear it; those infected as babies or young children usually do not, which is why mother-to-child transmission matters so much.
  • Not everyone with chronic hepatitis B needs treatment — it depends on the viral load, liver enzymes and the degree of liver damage. Many are simply monitored, which is appropriate rather than neglectful.
  • Treatment is a daily tablet, usually long term, which suppresses the virus and prevents liver damage.
  • Lifelong monitoring is required, including six-monthly ultrasound and blood tests for liver cancer surveillance in those at risk.
  • Do not stop treatment without advice — stopping can cause a severe flare.

Protecting others

Hepatitis B

  • Vaccinate all household and sexual contacts — it is highly effective
  • Babies of infected mothers get vaccine and immunoglobulin at birth, which prevents most transmission
  • Do not share razors, toothbrushes or nail clippers
  • Cover cuts; clean blood spills with diluted bleach
  • Use condoms until partners are vaccinated and immune

Hepatitis C

  • There is no vaccine — prevention is avoiding blood contact
  • Never share injecting equipment, including spoons and filters
  • Do not share razors or toothbrushes
  • Transmission through sex is uncommon but higher with HIV or rough sex
  • Reinfection is possible after cure, so precautions continue

Looking after your liver

  • Avoid alcohol, which accelerates damage substantially in both infections.
  • Maintain a healthy weight — fatty liver on top of viral hepatitis compounds the damage.
  • Have hepatitis A vaccination if you have B or C.
  • Check with a pharmacist before herbal remedies and supplements, several of which are liver-toxic.
  • Keep up with monitoring appointments even when you feel completely well — that is the entire point.

Gastroenterology services we offer

Expert care under one roof

From same-day GP assessment to specialist care, scans and tests — with a clear plan the same visit.

Gastroenterology
Specialist-led

Gastroenterology

Consultant gut & liver care.

Endoscopy & Colonoscopy
On site

Endoscopy & Colonoscopy

Camera tests for the gut.

Ultrasound
Imaging

Ultrasound

Abdominal & liver scans.

Private Blood Tests
Fast results

Private Blood Tests

Diagnostic blood tests, explained.

Private GP
No referral

Private GP

Same-day GP to start your care.

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You leave with a clear diagnosis, treatment, and any specialist care or scan arranged.

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Private assessment

See a private gastroenterologist for hepatitis b and c in London

At our private gastroenterology clinic on Whitechapel Road in East London, you can see a private gastroenterologist or hepatitis b and c doctor without a referral — most days, often the same day. A private GP in East London or consultant gastroenterologist will assess you, arrange the right tests and explain your diagnosis and treatment options clearly. We help patients across East London, Canary Wharf, the City, Docklands and Aldgate who want fast, private answers about hepatitis b and c.

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Local, private, fast

A private gastroenterology clinic for East London & Canary Wharf

Tower Bridge Hospital is on Whitechapel Road in the heart of East London — minutes from Canary Wharf, the City of London, Docklands and Aldgate. Patients across Tower Hamlets, Wapping, Limehouse and Bethnal Green choose us for a fast, private hepatitis b and c appointment with a gastroenterologist, without the wait or the referral.

Why choose us

Why choose our East London private gastroenterology clinic

  • Same-day, no referral — private GP and gastroenterology under one roof
  • Specialist-led care with GMC-registered clinicians
  • Tests & scans on site, results explained the same visit
  • Minutes from Canary Wharf & the City of London
  • A named clinician who explains your results clearly
  • Transparent pricing and a plan you can act on

Ready when you are

See a private gastroenterologist for hepatitis b and c — the same day.

Book a private hepatitis b and c assessment in East London: same-day appointments, gastroenterologist-led care and a clear plan. No referral needed.

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Common questions

Hepatitis B and C in London: your questions answered

Where can I find a private hepatitis b and c specialist near me in East London?

Our private gastroenterology clinic is on Whitechapel Road in East London, minutes from Canary Wharf and the City. You can see a private gastroenterologist or hepatitis b and c doctor for assessment and treatment, usually the same day and without a referral.

Can I see a private gastroenterologist for hepatitis b and c the same day?

Yes. We hold same-day private appointments most days, including Saturdays, so you can be assessed by a gastroenterologist or GP quickly, with tests done in-house where possible.

How much does a private hepatitis b and c appointment cost in London?

We keep pricing transparent — see our fees page or call 020 7916 0029, and we will explain the cost of the hepatitis b and c assessment and any tests before you book.

Do I need a referral to see a private gastroenterologist for hepatitis b and c?

No. You can book directly with our clinic. If you are unsure whether to start with a private GP or a gastroenterologist, we will guide you.

Which areas do you serve for private hepatitis b and c care?

We see private patients from across East London, Canary Wharf, the City of London, Docklands, Aldgate, Wapping, Limehouse and Tower Hamlets.

Medically reviewed by Dr Haydar Bolat — Clinical Director, GMC 7138332. Last reviewed August 2026 · next review August 2027. Written in line with our editorial & content-review policy, using guidance from the NHS, NICE and the relevant royal colleges. This information is general and does not replace personal medical advice.

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Abdominal & liver scans.

Private Blood Tests
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Diagnostic blood tests, explained.

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In an emergency, call 999. Tower Bridge Hospital London is not an emergency service. Your nearest A&E is The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Road E1 1FR — 5 minutes’ walk from our front door.

Areas we serve

Private hepatitis b and c care in London & East London — Whitechapel, the City & Canary Wharf

Patients visit our Whitechapel clinic for private hepatitis B and C assessment and treatment from right across London and East London, the City and the Docklands — including Aldgate, Bethnal Green, Bow, Shoreditch, Canary Wharf, Stratford, Bermondsey and the surrounding areas. Same-day and walk-in appointments are available and you do not need a GP referral.

Easy to reach — minutes from the Royal London Hospital and Aldgate East, Whitechapel, Aldgate and Liverpool Street stations, and one stop from Canary Wharf on the Elizabeth line.

Private hepatitis b and c treatment near me? If you are searching for private hepatitis b and c treatment near me, a hepatitis b and c doctor or specialist near me, or a private clinic near me in East London, our Whitechapel practice is on your doorstep — walk-in and same-day appointments, no GP referral, and no long NHS waiting list.

Book a same-day appointment or call 020 7916 0029. See our transparent fees. Open 7 days a week, 9am–7pm. Private clinic on Whitechapel Road, London E1 — serving Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham, Islington, the City of London and Southwark.

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