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Dr John Smithson

Gastroenterology Bristol

Dr John Smithson

11 years of experience

10,156+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr John Smithson at a glance

Dr John Smithson is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Bristol, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 40+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Bristol, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr John Smithson is a Gastroenterologist. They are passionate about providing exceptional patient care and ensuring a comfortable and understanding environment.

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

— Dr John Smithson

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Bristol (GB)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universitat de València, Bristol (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-578223 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-39DA3CDA · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,262
Annual physical exam 99395 152
Vaccination administration 90471 2,800
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,399

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 75s
Meet John Smithson

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
    John Smithson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7080/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33191019 · cited by 158
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    John Smithson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1153/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32715190 · cited by 12

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

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.smithson@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 Smithson's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr John Smithson 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 Bristol matters

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does John Smithson specialise in?

    John Smithson specialises in Gastroenterology in Bristol, GB. 40 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does John Smithson treat?

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

  • Where does John Smithson practise?

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

  • What languages does John Smithson speak?

    John Smithson speaks English.

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