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Mr Donald Mcarthur

Verified General Surgery Glasgow

Mr Donald Mcarthur

9 years of experience 5.0 (47 verified reviews)

4,422+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Donald Mcarthur at a glance

Mr Donald Mcarthur is a General Surgery practitioner based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Glasgow, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Donald McArthur is a highly experienced Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgeon, appointed in 2015 at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Scotland’s largest teaching hospital and Major Trauma Centre. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, he is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education, regularly training junior surgeons and mentoring fellow consultants in advanced procedures.

Mr McArthur has specialist expertise in the management of biliary and gallstone disease, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, bile duct exploration, ERCP and in treating functional gastrointestinal conditions such as hiatus hernia, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, and achalasia. He is widely recognised for his work in complex abdominal wall hernias and reconstruction, and has been an invited faculty member at international surgical conferences. His tertiary practice includes advanced incisional hernia repair and complex abdominal wall reconstruction using innovative approaches such as botox and component separation techniques.

In addition to his clinical practice, Mr McArthur plays a key role in upper GI cancer care. He is a member of the West of Scotland Upper GI Cancer MDT and serves on the Board of the National Oesophageal Cancer Charity (OCHRE), which previously funded his initiative to introduce a specialist laser at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for the palliation of oesophageal and gastric cancers. He is also highly experienced in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, with a particular interest in the endoscopic palliation of upper GI malignancies.

Alongside his subspecialty practice, Mr McArthur undertakes the full range of general surgical procedures, including open and laparoscopic hernia surgery, minor operations, and the management of skin lesions. His patient-focused approach combines clinical expertise with innovation to deliver the best possible outcomes in both elective and complex surgical care.

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

— Mr Donald Mcarthur

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Glasgow (GB)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de València, Glasgow (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-961707 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-E63B2317 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,611
Annual physical exam 99395 2,557
Vaccination administration 90471 2,949
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,106

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 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Donald Mcarthur
HEADSHOT
Donald Mcarthur in consultation
IN OFFICE
Donald Mcarthur with the team
WITH TEAM
Donald Mcarthur at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 145s
Meet Donald Mcarthur

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Donald Mcarthur, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5046/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38198429 · cited by 91
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Donald Mcarthur, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8631/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30784834 · cited by 9

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Glasgow · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · donald.mcarthur@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

47 verified reviews
5.00
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47 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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

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General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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