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Dr. Andrew Claridge

Gastroenterology Swindon

Dr. Andrew Claridge

16 years of experience

7,254+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Andrew Claridge at a glance

Dr. Andrew Claridge is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Swindon, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Swindon, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Claridge has been a gastroenterologist at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon since 2014.  He is a board member of the MRCP part 2 exam at the Royal College of Physicians and member of the European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ESEGH) Examining Board. 

Dr Claridge was clinical lead for gastroenterology from 2015 – 2022. Training Program Director for Gastroenterology for the Severn Deanery 2022 - 2025, and  West of

England Clinical Research Specialist Lead  2019 – 2025. 

Dr Claridge graduated from Manchester in 1999 and undertook training in New Zealand and Australia. He travelled widely as a junior doctor, completing a post graduate degree in expedition medicine with an interest in travelling with chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. 

After settling into specialist training in Wessex DR Claridge focused on disorders of the lower gastrointestinal tract and completed a PhD in the role of microRNAs (a type of DNA) in inflammatory Bowel Disease. I am a keen teacher and have a MSc in education. I believe passionately in self-improvement and encourage patients to understand and manage their own illnesses. I practice in all areas of gastroenterology specifically symptoms relating to the gastrointestinal tract such as disorders of bowel habit, malabsorption and digestion, anaemia and abdominal discomfort.  

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Routinely perform


Diagnostic endoscopy of the lower and upper Gastrointestinal tract, inc:

Gastroscopy, sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy

Surveillance procedures, inc cancer, IBD and Barrett's oesophagus

Therapeutic endoscopy of the lower and upper Gastrointestinal tract, inc:

Bleeding and injection therapies, dilations, polyp detection and removal

Feeding tube care, insertion and change


Areas of intereset include:


Inflammatory conditions of the GIT tract inc, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, colitis and other forms of gut irritation

Disorders of bowel habit

Malabsorption / nutrition

Anaemia and iron deficiency

Swallowing difficulties

Unexplained abdominal symptoms such as abdominal diagnostic

Feeding tube insertion

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Andrew Claridge

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Swindon (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad de Navarra, Swindon (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-762498 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-BD4B8B87 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,660
Annual physical exam 99395 610
Vaccination administration 90471 2,890
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 549

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Andrew Claridge
HEADSHOT
Andrew Claridge in consultation
IN OFFICE
Andrew Claridge with the team
WITH TEAM
Andrew Claridge at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 137s
Meet Andrew Claridge

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Andrew Claridge, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1076/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39977446 · cited by 76
  2. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
    Andrew Claridge, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5298/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30894468 · cited by 118

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Gastroenterology European Annual Congress (Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Gastroenterology National Society Meeting · Swindon · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Swindon · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · andrew.claridge@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Andrew Claridge's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Andrew Claridge treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

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    Andrew Claridge speaks English.

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