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Dr Bjorn Joakim Rembacken

Gastroenterology Leeds General Infirmary

Dr Bjorn Joakim Rembacken

14 years of experience

9,673+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Bjorn Joakim Rembacken at a glance

Dr Bjorn Joakim Rembacken is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Leeds General Infirmary, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 39+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Leeds General Infirmary, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Rembacken is a Gastroenterologist with a passion for therapeutic endoscopy.
Dr Rembacken qualified from Leicester University in 1987. They undertook their postgraduate education in Leicester and Leeds. Their MD was dedicated to inflammatory bowel disease.

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

— Dr Bjorn Joakim Rembacken

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Leeds General Infirmary (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Leeds General Infirmary (GB)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-637917 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-FE121111 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,771
Annual physical exam 99395 789
Vaccination administration 90471 2,181
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,186

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Bjorn Joakim Rembacken in consultation
IN OFFICE
Bjorn Joakim Rembacken with the team
WITH TEAM
Bjorn Joakim Rembacken at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 108s
Meet Bjorn Joakim Rembacken

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Bjorn Joakim Rembacken, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1765/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33776185 · cited by 27
  2. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Bjorn Joakim Rembacken, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7091/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39401462 · cited by 113
  3. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Bjorn Joakim Rembacken, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2732/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35321096 · cited by 143

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Leeds General Infirmary · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology 2026-03-21 · 8 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology? 2026-01-11 · 5 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · bjorn.joakim.rembacken@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 Bjorn Joakim Rembacken's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Bjorn Joakim Rembacken 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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