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Dr. John Jacob

Gastroenterology Middlesbrough

Dr. John Jacob

2 years of experience

3,609+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. John Jacob at a glance

Dr. John Jacob is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr John Jacob is a Consultant Gastroenterologist currently practising at Tees Valley Hospital in Middlesbrough and the University Hospital of North Tees and Hartlepool.

He completed his Bachelor of Medical Science (Hons) at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 2001, followed by his MBBS at the same university in 2004. He later achieved his FRCP in Gastroenterology from Edinburgh in 2011, demonstrating his advanced expertise in the field.

At the University Hospital of North Tees and Hartlepool, Dr Jacob works as a Consultant Gastroenterologist and is the Colon Capsule Clinical Lead. He has a specialist interest in bowel cancer screening, lower GI therapeutic endoscopy, and capsule endoscopy.

Dr Jacob works at both Tees Valley Hospital in Middlesbrough and Nuffield Tees in Stockton. His clinical interests include diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy, small bowel wireless capsule endoscopy, colon capsule endoscopy, oesophageal, gastric and colorectal cancer, hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), microscopic colitis, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s oesophagus, coeliac disease, and irritable bowel syndrome, as well as diarrhoea, rectal bleeding, indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and all other GI conditions.

Dr Jacob is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and an active member of the British Society of Gastroenterology, United European Gastroenterology (teaching faculty), and the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

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

— Dr. John Jacob

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Middlesbrough (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Gastroenterology
    UAB Barcelona, Middlesbrough (GB)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-370038 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-5C1004B6 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 332
Annual physical exam 99395 778
Vaccination administration 90471 2,202
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 661

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 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 146s
Meet John Jacob

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John Jacob, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4490/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36502125 · cited by 188
  2. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    John Jacob, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6261/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34300705 · cited by 22

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · john.jacob@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 Jacob's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. John Jacob 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 Middlesbrough matters

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  • What does John Jacob specialise in?

    John Jacob specialises in Gastroenterology in Middlesbrough, GB. 22 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does John Jacob treat?

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

  • Where does John Jacob practise?

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

  • What languages does John Jacob speak?

    John Jacob speaks English.

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