Skip to main content
Dr Palani S Babu

Gastroenterology Grimsby

Dr Palani S Babu

16 years of experience

12,190+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
14
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Palani S Babu at a glance

Dr Palani S Babu is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Grimsby, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Grimsby, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

I qualified from Madras University, India in 1991. Further to his post-graduation in General Medicine In India, he trained comprehensively in General Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Yorkshire. He has since been a full time Consultant in Gastroenterology from 2003, moving to Lincoln in 2012 from Scarborough.



I am a full time Consultant at Lincoln County Hospital as well as running a private practice from BMI The Lincoln Hospital and St Hughs Hospital, Grimsby. He has a keen interest in Education and has held posts as Royal College Tutor, Foundation Training Programme Director, Lead for Upper GI Cancer and Service Lead for Medicine and Endoscopy.

A Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist with a special interest in Liver disease, IBD and Nutrition. I see patients with dyspepsia, heartburn, upper and lower Gastrointestinal problems. Treatments include diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI procedures including dilatation, treatment of bleeding ulcers and varices, polypectomy including endoscopic mucosal resection, ERCP and capsule endoscopy
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsColonoscopy

Capsule Endoscopy

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

— Dr Palani S Babu

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Grimsby (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Grimsby (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-421648 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-5AAB11D0 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 898
Annual physical exam 99395 756
Vaccination administration 90471 1,980
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,507

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

Office, team & in practice

Palani S Babu in consultation
IN OFFICE
Palani S Babu with the team
WITH TEAM
Palani S Babu at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 61s
Meet Palani S Babu

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
    Palani S Babu, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5598/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37727024 · cited by 114
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Palani S Babu, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4075/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30321663 · cited by 184
  3. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
    Palani S Babu, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7337/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39762963 · cited by 150
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Palani S Babu, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2714/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 30608020 · cited by 36

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Grimsby · 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.palani.s.babu.1@euroclinics.example

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

Share your experience — help other patients find the right doctor. Write a review →
20 – 4,000 characters

Submissions are moderated and may take 24-72 h to appear publicly. Identifying patient information should not be included.

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 Palani S Babu's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Palani S Babu 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.

Dr Palani S Babu is one of 792 gastroenterology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse gastroenterology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Grimsby matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Grimsby carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

Looking for additional providers? all doctors in Grimsby or all doctors in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions patients ask most. The same answers are surfaced to AI assistants via structured data.

  • What does Palani S Babu specialise in?

    Palani S Babu specialises in Gastroenterology in Grimsby, GB. 35 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Palani S Babu treat?

    Palani S Babu treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Palani S Babu practise?

    Palani S Babu practises in Grimsby, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Palani S Babu speak?

    Palani S Babu speaks English, Tamil.

  • How do I book an appointment with Palani S Babu?

    Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.

Similar specialists

Browse all →