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Dr.

Mr Damian McKay

General Surgery

Verified by EuroClinics European Board of General Surgery Trust score 98/100

4.99 307 verified reviews

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English
3,445+ Patients seen
1 Years practising
7 h-index
4.99 / 5 Patient rating
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From 180.00 EUR first consult
Next slot 2026-05-20 11:00
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4.99 · 307 reviews 100% verified visits
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Specialises in
  • GP consultation
  • Annual physical exam
  • Vaccination administration
  • Minor procedure (skin)
Treats

About Mr Damian McKay

Mr Damian McKay is a general surgeon who works at Kingsbridge Private Hospital in Belfast. He currently works as an NHS Colorectal and General Surgeon in the Ulster Hospital, Belfast. His areas of expertise are as follows: • Investigation and management of Gastrointestinal disease - Diverticular disease, Colorectal cancer, Inflammatory bowel disease. • Endoscopy services - Colonoscopy, Flexible sigmoidoscopy and OGD. • Treatment of common perianal conditions - Piles, Fistula in Ano, Pilonidal sinus disease. • Surgery for common general surgical conditions - inguinal hernia repair, gallbladder removal. Mr McKay has high levels of patient satisfaction and low levels of complications.  Mr McKay is currently the Medical Director for Cancer at The Northern Ireland Cancer Network SPPG / Dept of Health. Mr McKay attained his medical degree from Queen's University of Belfast in 2000 and his Doctor of Medicine in 2010. In 2012, he passed the European Board of Surgery Coloproctology exams, and in 2011, he received a Colorectal Fellowship from the Royal Adelaide Hospital. He is a member of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. Mr McKay is also interested in research regarding inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer.

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

— Mr Damian McKay, on practice philosophy

Credentials & verification

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Medical license

Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·

#-872325

Valid until 2028-12-31

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Certified

Board certification

European Board of General Surgery

#EB-34AA9E37

Renewal due 2036

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In good standing

Malpractice cover

AXA Healthcare Liability

1,000,000 EUR

Valid until 2026-12-31

No claims on file

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021
    MD · Medicine and Surgery

    Universidad de Navarra

  2. 2021–2025
    Residency · General Surgery

    Universidad de Navarra

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08
    Junior consultant

    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Procedures & conditions

Procedure Code Lifetime volume
GP consultation 99213 1,207
Annual physical exam 99395 2,561
Vaccination administration 90471 2,105
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,638

Patient reviews

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4.99
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307 verified reviews
100% verified visits
bedside manner 5
knowledge 5
wait time 4.74
staff friendliness 5
ease of appointment 4.89
value for money 4.91
would recommend pct 99
★★★★★

"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."

Anna B. · 2026-05-13 Verified
★★★★★

"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."

Marco V. · 2026-04-24 Verified
★★★★

"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."

Helena F. · 2026-04-03 Verified
Patients seen 8,511
Avg rating 4.99 / 5
Typical wait 14 days
Research h-index 7

Recognition & press

Awards

  • Top-rated General Surgery — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
  • Excellence in Patient Care — National Society · 2024 national
  • Young Investigator Award — European Society · 2023 international

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

Your consultation, step by step

  1. 1 Choose a slot
  2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
  3. 3 Consultation
  4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

Services & pricing

New patient consultation (60m)

60 min in_clinic|telemed

Follow-up consultation (30m)

30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone

Vaccination administration

90 min in_clinic

Minor procedure (skin)

60 min in_clinic

Insurance compatibility

In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
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For international patients

Multilingual care

Coordinator: Patient liaison · mr.damian.mckay@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English.

Travel & transfer

Aftercare worldwide

Coordinated follow-up by request.

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 7

Selected publications

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery

    Mr Damian McKay, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across

    Mr Damian McKay, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery

    Mr Damian McKay, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

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Invited talks

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

Articles by Mr Damian McKay

Frequently asked

01. Do you accept new patients?

Mr Damian McKay is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.

02. Which languages can I be seen in?

Consultations are available in English.

03. Is the consultation in-person or online?

Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.

04. Do you accept my insurance?

In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.

05. What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.

06. How is my health data protected?

All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.

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