Trust score 8/100
Dr Douglas Thorburn
👤 8 years of experience
9,131+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Douglas Thorburn is a Consultant Hepatologist and clinical director for liver transplantation, hepatology, hepatobiliary and pancreatic service, endoscopy and gastroenterology at the Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. He trained in Glasgow and Canada and in 2003 was appointed a Consultant Hepatologist in the liver transplant unit in Birmingham.
Dr Thorburn sees patients with all aspects of hepatobiliary conditions. He has particular interest in liver transplantation, autoimmune liver disease and biliary endoscopy (endoscopic ultrasound and ERCP).
Dr Thorburn is actively involved in research and has published extensively in his field of expertise.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)
Upper GI endoscopy
Liver biopsy
TIPSS
Liver transplantation
Liver disease
Liver transplantation
Therapeutic endoscopy
Dr Thorburn sees patients with all aspects of hepatobiliary conditions. He has particular interest in liver transplantation, autoimmune liver disease and biliary endoscopy (endoscopic ultrasound and ERCP).
Dr Thorburn is actively involved in research and has published extensively in his field of expertise.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)
Upper GI endoscopy
Liver biopsy
TIPSS
Liver transplantation
Liver disease
Liver transplantation
Therapeutic endoscopy
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Douglas Thorburn
Education & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · Gastroenterology
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Gastroenterology
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,475 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 525 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,141 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,634 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 30 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 10 · i10: 9
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Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
DOI: 10.1575/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30537720 · cited by 163
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Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
DOI: 10.8208/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38475303 · cited by 81
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Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
DOI: 10.4910/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34779682 · cited by 55
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Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
DOI: 10.3501/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36555669 · cited by 109
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Gastroenterology European Annual Congress (Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Gastroenterology National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
- Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.douglas.thorburn@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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