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Dr Ian Arnott

Gastroenterology Edinburgh

Dr Ian Arnott

15 years of experience

3,984+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ian Arnott at a glance

Dr Ian Arnott is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 34+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Ian Arnott is an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist based at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, where he has been practising since 2003. He holds an honorary senior lecturer position at the University of Edinburgh. Dr. Arnott completed his medical training at St. Andrews and Manchester University, followed by postgraduate training in Gastroenterology in Edinburgh and UCLA, Los Angeles, USA.
As an accredited specialist in gastroenterology, Dr. Arnott manages a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), diarrhoeal conditions, constipation, anaemia, and gastrointestinal bleeding. He has a special interest in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and advocates for a holistic approach to treating this condition. Dr. Arnott is also skilled in advanced endoscopic techniques, such as upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and video capsule endoscopy.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Arnott is actively involved in teaching and research, with a focus on audit and quality improvement in IBD. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles in medical journals and is engaged in clinical trials. His national roles in gastroenterology include serving as Chair of the British Society of Gastroenterology IBD section committee, Clinical Lead for IBD in the Scottish Government’s Modern Outpatients Programme, and Clinical Director of the UK IBD Audit from 2007 to 2017. He is also a member of IBD UK, the IBD registry steering group, and a physician advisor for Crohn's and Colitis UK.

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

— Dr Ian Arnott

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Edinburgh (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-659397 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-D2E1C309 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,817
Annual physical exam 99395 871
Vaccination administration 90471 1,727
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,808

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ian Arnott
HEADSHOT
Ian Arnott in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ian Arnott with the team
WITH TEAM
Ian Arnott at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 129s
Meet Ian Arnott

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Ian Arnott, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9497/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32385181 · cited by 41
  2. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ian Arnott, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9316/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35340911 · cited by 139
  3. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Ian Arnott, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5710/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36284991 · cited by 101
  4. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ian Arnott, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.3738/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33893642 · cited by 127

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 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.ian.arnott.1@euroclinics.example

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    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Ian Arnott's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ian Arnott 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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    Ian Arnott speaks English.

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