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Mr Michael Tilston

General Surgery Grimsby

Mr Michael Tilston

3 years of experience

7,082+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Michael Tilston at a glance

Mr Michael Tilston is a General Surgery practitioner based in Grimsby, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 46+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2019). Serves patients in Grimsby, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

I have been a Consultant General and Upper GI surgeon for 25 years in Grimsby but also provide care to surrounding areas, including Hull.
My main interests and experience lie in the fields of gallstone surgery, antireflux and hiatal surgery and therapeutic endoscopy including radiofrequency ablation of Barretts oesophagus. I set this service up some 11 years ago.
My practice focuses on laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for gallstones, antireflux surgery and complex hiatal surgery. Including but not limited to revision fundoplication and oesophageal problems surgery, such as achalasia.
I have significant experience in abdomenal and inguinal hernia repair and I am a specialist in and provides an ablation service for Barretts oesophagus, a precancerous condition of the oesophagus.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Reoperative and complex hiatal surgery
Therapeutic endoscopy including Botox injectio, dilatation and RFA for Barretts oesophagus
Palliation of oesophageal and stomach cancer
Surveillance and treatment of Barretts oesophagus
Gallstone disease

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

— Mr Michael Tilston

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Grimsby (GB)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Grimsby (GB)
  3. 2023–2024 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-242737 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-108BC81C · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,747
Annual physical exam 99395 397
Vaccination administration 90471 2,213
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,090

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 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Michael Tilston
HEADSHOT
Michael Tilston in consultation
IN OFFICE
Michael Tilston with the team
WITH TEAM
Michael Tilston at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 125s
Meet Michael Tilston

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Michael Tilston, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7127/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31829803 · cited by 195
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Michael Tilston, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9687/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33041486 · cited by 113
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Michael Tilston, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9142/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37486538 · cited by 7
  4. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Michael Tilston, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5358/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32835217 · cited by 5

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Grimsby · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

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.michael.tilston@euroclinics.example

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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

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General Surgery

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