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Dr. Joseph Collum

Gastroenterology Blackburn

Dr. Joseph Collum

14 years of experience

4,016+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Joseph Collum at a glance

Dr. Joseph Collum is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Blackburn, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Blackburn, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Collum is a consultant gastroenterologist and clinical director for gastroenterology and endoscopy at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS trust. His main area of specialist clinical interest is in inflammatory bowel disease, for which he is the lead doctor at ELHT. He also diagnoses and treats a wide variety of upper and lower GI disorders including coeliac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation and gastro-oesophageal reflux among others.

Dr Collum is also an experienced endoscopist and an accredited Bowel Cancer Screener.

After attending Manchester University, Dr Collum completed his medical training in Manchester and Liverpool. He went on to obtain a higher degree from Keele University, and has been granted Clinical Excellence awards for his improvements to services at ELHT.

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

— Dr. Joseph Collum

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Blackburn (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Blackburn (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-619191 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-4348903C · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 519
Annual physical exam 99395 697
Vaccination administration 90471 537
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,550

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

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Joseph Collum in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Joseph Collum at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 81s
Meet Joseph Collum

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Joseph Collum, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2952/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39066536 · cited by 71
  2. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
    Joseph Collum, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6850/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33913550 · cited by 157

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · joseph.kyran.collum@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. Joseph Collum's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Joseph Collum 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 Blackburn matters

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  • What does Joseph Collum specialise in?

    Joseph Collum specialises in Gastroenterology in Blackburn, GB. 23 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Joseph Collum treat?

    Joseph Collum treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Joseph Collum practise?

    Joseph Collum practises in Blackburn, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Joseph Collum speak?

    Joseph Collum speaks English.

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