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Mr Christopher Thorn

General Surgery Swindon

Mr Christopher Thorn

2 years of experience

5,141+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Christopher Thorn at a glance

Mr Christopher Thorn is a General Surgery practitioner based in Swindon, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Swindon, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Christopher Thorn is a Consultant General, Laparoscopic and Colorectal Surgeon. He qualified from the University of London and trained in general surgery in Leeds and London. He undertook two fellowships at St. Mark's Hospital, a world-renowned centre for intestinal and colorectal disorders, and specialised in complex colorectal diseases and laparoscopic surgery. Mr Thorn was awarded an MD degree from the University of Leeds for his research on the genetic profile of colorectal cancer.
Mr Thorn specialises in lower GI surgery and sees patients with a range of gastrointestinal problems. He has a keen interest in the treatment of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, functional bowel disease (prolapse and incontinence), gallbladder disease, abdominal wall hernias, anal pathologies (fissure, fistula, haemorrhoids).
Mr Thorn is actively involved in research and education. He is particularly interested in enhanced recovery after colorectal surgery and perioerative scoring systems and has co-authored a number of research and review papers. Mr Thorn is a member of council for the EFISDS and has lectured and taught laparoscopic skills both nationally and internationally.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

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

— Mr Christopher Thorn

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Swindon (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Swindon (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-522809 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-D601E9D5 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 831
Annual physical exam 99395 2,257
Vaccination administration 90471 2,945
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,806

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Christopher Thorn
HEADSHOT
Christopher Thorn in consultation
IN OFFICE
Christopher Thorn with the team
WITH TEAM
Christopher Thorn at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 74s
Meet Christopher Thorn

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Christopher Thorn, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3258/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35074026 · cited by 143
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Christopher Thorn, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2707/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36890892 · cited by 173

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Swindon · 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 General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.christopher.thorn@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

Mr Christopher Thorn's Areas of Specialty

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General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Christopher Thorn specialises in General Surgery in Swindon, GB. 28 years of clinical experience.

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    Christopher Thorn speaks English.

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