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Dr John Saunders

Gastroenterology Bath

Dr John Saunders

16 years of experience

4,247+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr John Saunders at a glance

Dr John Saunders is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Bath, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València 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 València (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Bath, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Saunders is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Physician at the Royal United Hospital, Bath and practices privately at the BMI Bath

Clinic and Circle Bath. He is also an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Bath.

He is the Clinical Lead for endoscopy at the Royal United Hospital.

He is accredited to perform colonoscopy as part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, specialising in the detection of polyps and early cancers.

He spent 3 years as a clinical research fellow and developed a particular interest in inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and Clinical Nutrition. .

He performs all endoscopic procedures including; gastroscopy (endoscopy of the oesophagus and stomach), colonoscopy (endoscopy of the entire large bowel) and flexible sigmoidoscopy (endoscopy of the lower large bowel). He closely monitors his success and complication rates on a regular basis.

Dr Saunders consults once a week and can arrange early morning or evening appointments via his secretary.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

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

— Dr John Saunders

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Bath (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Bath (GB)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-557171 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-50A0D9C2 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,662
Annual physical exam 99395 576
Vaccination administration 90471 632
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,127

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 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

John Saunders in consultation
IN OFFICE
John Saunders with the team
WITH TEAM
John Saunders at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 78s
Meet John Saunders

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    John Saunders, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3067/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30651881 · cited by 22
  2. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John Saunders, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6243/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36008719 · cited by 196

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

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.john.saunders@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 John Saunders's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr John Saunders 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 John Saunders specialise in?

    John Saunders specialises in Gastroenterology in Bath, GB. 25 years of clinical experience.

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    John Saunders treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does John Saunders practise?

    John Saunders practises in Bath, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does John Saunders speak?

    John Saunders speaks English.

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