Last medically reviewed by Dr Venkat Mahesh on 2026-03-01
Private Gastroenterologist Lancashire
Dr Venkat Mahesh offers private gastroenterology consultations at Spire Fylde Coast Hospital, Blackpool. With 12,000+ procedures and specialist training in advanced endoscopy (EUS, ERCP), IBS, IBD, and clinical nutrition.
Book AppointmentSpire Fylde Coast Hospital, Blackpool
Address
St Walburgas Road
Blackpool, FY3 8BP
Clinic Times
Alternate Mondays: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Telephone
Consultation Fees
£225
New Patient
45 minutes
£120
Follow-up
30 minutes
How to Get There
By Car
Exit M55 at Junction 4. Follow signs for Blackpool/Stanley Park. The hospital is adjacent to Stanley Park on St Walburgas Road. Free parking available.
By Train
Blackpool North Station is 2 miles away. Taxi or bus available.
Book Your Appointment
Appointments available on alternate Mondays. Book online or call directly.
Areas Served
Serving patients from across Lancashire and beyond including Blackpool, Preston, Lancaster, Fylde Coast, Lytham St Annes, Fleetwood, Poulton-le-Fylde, Cleveleys, Morecambe, South Cumbria and the Lake District.
Services Available at Blackpool
Diagnostic Gastroscopy
Upper GI endoscopy to examine the oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Used for investigating heartburn, difficulty swallowing, stomach pain, and anaemia.
From £1,500
Diagnostic Colonoscopy
Examination of the large bowel for symptoms including altered bowel habit, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, and bowel cancer screening.
From £1,800
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Advanced procedure combining endoscopy with ultrasound for detailed imaging of the pancreas, bile ducts, and gastrointestinal wall layers.
From £2,500
ERCP
Therapeutic procedure for removing gallstones from bile ducts, treating bile duct strictures, and placing stents.
From £3,000
Capsule Endoscopy
Swallowable camera capsule for non-invasive imaging of the small bowel, ideal for investigating obscure GI bleeding and Crohn's disease.
From £1,200
Bowel Cancer Screening
Comprehensive screening for individuals at increased risk of colorectal cancer, including those with family history or previous polyps.
From £1,800
About Dr Venkat Mahesh
Dr Venkat Mahesh is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 12,000 endoscopic procedures. He holds MBBS, MRCP, FEBGH, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition. He also serves as Honorary Consultant at Royal Preston Hospital and Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
Ready to Book Your Blackpool Appointment?
New patient consultations £225. Appointments on alternate Mondays.