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Dr Alan Watson

Verified Gastroenterology Essex

Dr Alan Watson

16 years of experience 5.0 (266 verified reviews)

4,799+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Alan Watson at a glance

Dr Alan Watson is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Essex, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Essex, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Thank you for considering me to assist with your medical care. My aim is to ensure you receive excellent care, with kindness, expertise and great communication. This is backed up by my full time private office, regular clinics and easy access to all you might need.

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Dr. Alan Watson is a highly respected senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, specialising in the diagnosis and management of diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract and liver. He has advanced skills in endoscopy and colonoscopy and is an accredited bowel cancer screening expert.

He has practiced as a Consultant at Barts Health for 15 years and has deveopled a thriving private practice for over a decade, offering expert care to a wide range of patients.

Dr. Watson graduated with distinction from Cambridge University and completed his training in leading teaching hospitals in the UK, Europe and the USA.

With extensive experience in performing advanced endoscopic examinations, Dr. Watson ensures minimal discomfort for patients, using techniques to resolve issues that once required surgery. His expertise in gastroscopy and colonoscopy allows him to provide highly effective, non-invasive treatments that improve patient outcomes. Dr Watson is a specialist in endoscopy and colonoscopy, with specialist accreditation as part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.

His commitment to medical excellence extends beyond clinical practice—he also contributed to groundbreaking research during his PhD Fellowship at Cancer Research UK, publishing in prestigious medical journals such as *Nature Medicine* and *Nature*. He continues to be active in research, teaching and clinical audit.

On a more personal note, Dr. Watson's passion for challenge and perseverance shines through in his remarkable achievements. At Cambridge University, he competed in and won the prestigious Boat Race. He has also raised significant funds for charity by rowing across the Atlantic Ocean and ultra-marathon running. His dedication to others, both in and out of the medical field, reflects his genuine commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those around him.

Dr. Watson’s combination of professional expertise, compassionate care, and personal determination makes him a truly exceptional doctor who always goes the extra mile for his patients.

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

— Dr Alan Watson

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Essex (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Essex (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-387813 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-68EF98DB · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,599
Annual physical exam 99395 1,353
Vaccination administration 90471 169
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,006

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Alan Watson
HEADSHOT
Alan Watson in consultation
IN OFFICE
Alan Watson with the team
WITH TEAM
Alan Watson at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 130s
Meet Alan Watson

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Alan Watson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3889/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33138242 · cited by 167
  2. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
    Alan Watson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2009/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37503430 · cited by 93
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Alan Watson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4163/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31981523 · cited by 67
  4. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
    Alan Watson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9234/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34177144 · cited by 105

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Essex · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

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 · dr.alan.watson@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

266 verified reviews
4.98
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266 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
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

Dr Alan Watson's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Alan Watson 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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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Essex matters

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  • What does Alan Watson specialise in?

    Alan Watson specialises in Gastroenterology in Essex, GB. 28 years of clinical experience.

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    Alan Watson treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Alan Watson practise?

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  • What languages does Alan Watson speak?

    Alan Watson speaks English.

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