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An initial consultation with Dr Mark Cox is from £180.
Dr Mark Cox
Consultant Gastroenterologist
MBBS, FRCP
"Spire is a great place and offers excellent care in a comfortable and sophisticated environment."
Specialises in
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Complex inflammatory bowel disease
- Therapeutic endoscopy
- Coeliac disease
- Upper GI cancer treatment
I have been a consultant gastroenterologist for 20 years. I have a large experience in complex inflammatory bowel disease and therapeutic endoscopy. I have been endoscopy lead for 15 years and have been the upper GI cancer lead for the trust for more than 10 years. I continue to be clinical director for specialty medicine having been clinical director to the whole medical directorate previously.
I specialise in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy of both upper and lower GI tract. I have a special interest in inflammatory bowel disease and coeliac disease.
I have performed over 15,000 upper GI endoscopies, 5,000 colonoscopies and 3,000 ERCPs in my 20 years as a consultant.
I am actively involved in the GI Training Committee for Deanery. I also sit on the Cancer Services Committee at Spire Little Aston.
General Medical Council Number: C3170074
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Mark Cox at Spire include:
Gastroenterology
- Acid reflux (Stretta)
- Colonoscopy
- Gastroscopy
- Liver and kidney test
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
Spire Parkway Hospital is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal cancer
Inflammatory bowel disease
Liver disease
Motility disorder
Nutrition
Qualification and professional memberships
MBBS / Kings College London / 1986
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Professional memberships
Royal College of Physicians
British Gastroenterology Society
Professional leadership
Clinical Director for Speciality Medicine
Research and publications
I have published widely regarding small intestinal pathophysiology and continue to be involved in clinical trials and studies in IBD.
Media Coverage
Listen to Dr Cox discuss gut related issues including IBS with a live audience Q&A
Personal profile
I have three boys and recently became a granddad for the first time. I play golf and cycle regularly. My wife and I love to travel and enjoy great food.
Contact information
| Telephone | Little Aston 0121 580 7119 | Parkway 0121 704 5530 |
| Private secretary | Susan Astley |
| Private secretary telephone | 07882064187 |
| Private secretary email | suea@sjavirtualpa.co.uk |