Paediatric Gastroenterology Clinics in London and Hertfordshire
Specialist help for tummy troubles in children from newborn to 18
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Find us using Waze navigation directions for the Golders Green clinic and here for the Elstree clinic
Clinic Information | Insurers | Fees
Click on the links below to find useful information about Dr Crespi's clinics
- Clinic times - *schedules may change due to cover for colleagues/strike action
- General enquiries and Contact information
- Clinic locations - find the clinic nearest to you
- Clinic contact numbers
- Directions to clinics and parking
- Video consultations - could this be a suitable option for you and your child
- What paperwork to bring with to the appointment
- Healthcare insurers I work with
- Fees and payments details
Clinic Times *subject to change with on call commitments
| Day | Time | Location | Book Online |
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| Monday | Evening | Video consultations (Follow up usually) | Book Online |
| Tuesday | |||
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| Thursday | Afternoon/Evening | Elstree | Book Online |
| Friday | |||
| Saturday | Closed | ||
| Sunday |
Please note that there may be some changes to the schedule
On rare occasions Dr Crespi may need to reschedule a clinic time due to a change in on-call commitments
Where are the clinics
Clinics in North London and Hertfordshire
Monday/Thursday afternoons and evenings in Elstree
HCA The Wellington Hospital Elstree Waterfront
Beaufort House
The Waterfront Business Park
Elstree Road
Elstree
WD63BS
Call 02039074478 to speak directly with the team at Elstree
The clinic is situated in Elstree, Hertfordshire, just 20 minutes from the heart of London.
It is easily accessible via major motorway links including the M1 and M25 and there is free parking available in the car park.
By Car
The clinic can be reached via the M1 Junction 5 and then head South on the A41.
Please note there is no exit Northbound from junction 4.
For directions, use the Waze navigation link to Dr Crespi's Elstree clinic and we will send this to you by email when appointments are booked.

Golders Green North West London Clinic
Monday or Thursday afternoon/evening in Golders Green *
(*Please note whilst I've been recovering from surgery I have temporarily paused these clinics, instead using this time for Follow up consultations by Video, and having the Elstree clinics, see below, open on a Thursday)
HCA Wellington Outpatients and Diagnostics Centre
Roman House
296 Golders Green Road
London NW11 9PY
Call 02087361100 to speak directly with the team at Golders Green
The clinic is conveniently situated on Golders Green Road, North West London, close to the North Circular Road.
By Underground
It is only a short distance from several nearby Underground stations, the closest being Brent Cross. Also nearby are Golders Green and Hendon Central. All three stations are on the Northern Line of the London underground.
The TFL Journey planner is available here .
By Bus
Several bus lines stop at the clinic including the 83, 183 and 240.
A TFL bus planner is available here .
By Car
There is nearby parking on the street with a mix of free spaces, some paid parking and some with a 1 hour restriction between 11 am-noon.
For Directions use the Waze Navigation link to Dr Crespi's Golders Green clinic
Video consultations - could this be a suitable option
This is something that has really evolved over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
If the clinical situation allows for this, I will be able to have a remote telephone or video consultation with you and your child.
Many families have left feedback in their reviews about how they found this a really convenient way of doing things particularly for follow up consultations.
My preference is still to meet patients and families in person, especially for an initial consultation.
However, some initial and most follow up consultations are possible using this means.
Please email us using this link or the form below, or call us on 07956550446, so that we can discuss your child's clinical situation and suitability for video consultation.
We will send you an email invitation with instructions and link to the video consultation.
We use platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Telehealth.
Most health insurers are willing to accept this method of consultation, but please do check with them first to confirm this.
I have seen many patients using video consultation and some of the positive feedback and reviews from parents can be seen below and also here
Reviews from parents after Video Consultations
The clinic appointment and what to bring
The initial appointment is usually up to 45 minutes.
During this time I will go through your child's symptoms and medical background in detail (i.e. take a medical history) and then carry out a clinical examination. I often refer to some of the background information (for example a family history of medical issues) you have provided when completing the new patient form but please do mention this or anything else you may have discovered that could be relevant.
If any diagnostic tests are needed, we can then plan for these. Occasionally, some of these may be able to be done on the same day e.g. blood tests. Otherwise blood, stool (poo) and scans can be organised for a convenient time and location.
Please bring with you copies of any relevant documentation .
This may include:
- a referral letter from your GP
- any previous relevant correspondence between medical professionals
- copies of the results of any blood, stool or other tests your child may already have had
- for younger children or babies, please bring along your child's red book if there have been weight/growth concerns
Investigations (Tests)
I may need to organise for suitable tests for your child based on the history you have told me (including relevant family history) and the clinical examination. Sometimes no investigations are needed.
I will provide you with test forms that you can then take to the paediatric nursing team who will coordinate the timing of the tests with you.
If blood tests are needed these may be possible on the same day but sometimes may require a separate visit.
For certain stool tests (for example, faecal Calprotecin, a marker for inflammation in the gut), a sample can be collected at home in a stool sample collection pot provided at the initial appointment.
Ideally this should be collected within the previous 24 hours, and then brought in to the clinic and handed to the paediatric nursing team. Instructions will be given to you about collection and storage/handling of these.
Other stool tests for infection or biochemical analysis, need to have samples produced and processed more rapidly. Please ask us about this at the time.
At the Golders Green and Elstree HCA clinics, if imaging tests such as ultrasound or X ray are necessary I will complete the relevant imaging request forms and then our paediatric nursing and radiology team will coordinate the timing and location of the test.
In most cases, they will take place on a different day.
Some specific tests may need to be performed at a different location to the clinic for example some imaging tests in such as a Barium swallow X ray may be directed to the Portland Hospital.
The day of the scan can also be a good opportunity to bring in any stool specimens or have any blood tests.
Follow up appointments
We can go through any results together, to make a suitable treatment plan or adjust an existing one, and to monitor progress over time.
Video Consultations can be very useful for follow up consultations especially if you have a long distance to travel and repeat examination isn't needed.
To arrange an appointment:
- You can use our online booking option to help choose a convenient time for an appointment, or you can email us or fill in the form below, or call us on 07956550446
Contact the Kids Gastro Care team
Self-funding and Fees
I often see patients and families who are self funding their care.
You can book appointments using the Online Booking option that takes you through to our patient portal where you can register (please use your child's name as they are the patient) and then select a convenient appointment time.
When booking an appointment for the first time, you will receive emails with links to a New Patient Form. Please submit this back to us as soon as you can. You will be asked to provide the following information
- the details of your child including: name, date of birth, address and post code
- address and contact telephone number for the parent or guardian bringing the patient
- your General practitioner (GP or Family doctor) details: Surgery name, address, contact details
My consultation fees are:
Initial Consultation £250
Follow up Consultation £200
The team at Patient Billing usually handle any clinic consultation invoicing on our behalf or we can also email you an invoice directly after your appointment with a secure payment link using Stripe if you prefer.
We appreciate you settling any *consultation invoice within 7 days of your appointment.
Please note that the consultation fee is separate to the charges for any diagnostic tests. These are set by the HCA clinic facility. When self funding, the outpatient clinic or reception team, will provide a separate invoice for any tests or investigations that are required.
If you do encounter any difficulties settling an invoice please direct any queries to the team at Patient billing and 02071186222
Payment Details
We accept payment using
- the Stripe link sent by email including your invoice following your consultation
- the invoice sent to you via the Patient Billing team
- BACS or Online bank transfer. Our account details are
Account Name: Kids Gastro Care Limited Account number: 53402436 Sort code: 20-03-84
- Cash
- the details of your child including: name, date of birth, address and post code
- address and contact telephone number for the parent or guardian bringing the patient
- your General practitioner (GP or Family doctor) details: Surgery name, address, contact details
- insurer name and membership policy number for your child
- authorisation code from your insurer for the consultation
- AXA - DC04146
- BUPA - 06029626
- AVIVA - 600124431
- Vitality Health - 06029626
- Cigna - 216147
- Aetna Global Benefits - SP093623
- WPA - 920882620
- Healix - SP093623
