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Dr Charlie Lees

Gastroenterology Edinburgh

Dr Charlie Lees

10 years of experience

1,810+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Charlie Lees at a glance

Dr Charlie Lees is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Charlie Lees is a gastroenterologist. They see patients and offer consultations in all aspects of gastroenterology.
They are a luminal gastroenterologist, meaning they address any concerns involving the gut lumen, the hollow tube that runs continuously from the mouth to the anus. Dr Lees is interested in how an individual's behaviour over time can influence their health. This includes environmental factors, such as diet.
Dr Lees is passionate about providing patients with the information they need to make informed decisions about their health.

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

— Dr Charlie Lees

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Edinburgh (GB)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-645801 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-D5512E5C · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,254
Annual physical exam 99395 800
Vaccination administration 90471 1,512
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 127

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

Office, team & in practice

Charlie Lees in consultation
IN OFFICE
Charlie Lees with the team
WITH TEAM
Charlie Lees at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 149s
Meet Charlie Lees

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Charlie Lees, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4644/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35097556 · cited by 14
  2. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Charlie Lees, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5847/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33549414 · cited by 84
  3. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Charlie Lees, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4709/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37863618 · cited by 178
  4. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Charlie Lees, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5603/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36234714 · cited by 128

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.charlie.lees@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 Charlie Lees's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Charlie Lees 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

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  • What does Charlie Lees specialise in?

    Charlie Lees specialises in Gastroenterology in Edinburgh, GB. 26 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Charlie Lees treat?

    Charlie Lees treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Charlie Lees practise?

    Charlie Lees practises in Edinburgh, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Charlie Lees speak?

    Charlie Lees speaks English.

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