Dr Laura Marelli
Consultant Gastroenterologist
MD, CCT Gastroenterology
I have been working as a Consultant Gastroenterologist since 2010, helping patients with a wide range of digestive problems. These include indigestion, acid reflux, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, and food intolerances. I have a specialist interest in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy and capsule endoscopy.
I specialise in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as bowel cancer screening. I also have a particular interest in treating functional and autoimmune gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), coeliac disease, dyspepsia, and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. In addition, I offer expertise in managing rare and complex disorders including microscopic colitis and eosinophilic oesophagitis.
Over the years, I have performed more than 5,000 gastroscopies and over 5,000 colonoscopies, and have reported more than 1,000 capsule endoscopies. I have extensive experience in colonoscopy and advanced polyp removal and have been accredited to perform bowel cancer screening colonoscopies since 2012. I am the lead gastroenterologist for the colo-rectal multidisciplinary meeting (MDT) and the polyp MDT in my NHS hospital and I am an expert in advanced complex polyp removal.
Since 2012, I have been the Director of the North East London Bowel Cancer Screening Centre, reflecting my strong interest in the screening and prevention of digestive disorders.
I currently serve as the Endoscopy Lead at my NHS hospital, as well as the Endoscopy Lead for North East London. In these roles, I focus on ensuring that every procedure is performed safely, comfortably, and to the highest possible standard.
Teaching and training are also important parts of my work. I have been teaching on JAG endoscopy courses since 2009 and I have been the North East London Lead for the London Endoscopy Training Academy since its foundation in 2022.
My approach is patient-centred: I take the time to listen, explain, and work with you to find the best way forward for your digestive health.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Laura Marelli at Spire include:
Gastroenterology
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Gastroscopy
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Additional information
Qualification and professional memberships
MD / University of Insubria, Italy / 2002
Doctor of Medicine
CCT Gastroenterology / University of Insubria, Italy / 2007
Certificate of Completion of Training
Professional memberships
British Society of Gastroenterology
United European Gastroenterology Federation
European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Professional leadership
Director of the North East London Bowel Cancer Screening Centre since 2012
Endoscopy Lead for Homerton NHS Healthcare Foundation Trust since 2017
North East London Lead for the London Endoscopy Training Academy (LETA)
North East London Clinical Lead for Endoscopy since 2025
Current NHS posts
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Contact information
| Telephone | 0800 585 112 |