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Professor Peter Whorwell

Gastroenterology Cheadle

Professor Peter Whorwell

13 years of experience

7,767+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Peter Whorwell at a glance

Professor Peter Whorwell is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Cheadle, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 57+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Cheadle, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Professor Whorwell graduated in biochemistry at the University of London and in medicine at Guy's Hospital, London. After a series of residencies and fellowships, one of which was in the USA, he was appointed as Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist at the University Hospital of South Manchester in 1981 and was subsequently promoted to Professor of Medicine and Gastroenterology.
Professor Whorwell has a particular interest in the functional gastrointestinal disorders and now directs the South Manchester Functional Bowel Service. This unit undertakes research into the clinical, epidemiological and pathophysiological aspects of gastrointestinal disorders as well as caring for large numbers of these patients from all over the UK. It also undertakes a wide-ranging programme of research into new treatment options for these conditions including pharmacological, dietary and behavioural approaches. Professor Whorwell has published over 300 papers and chapters in his fields of interest and serves on a number of advisory panels and working parties.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsComplimentary Therapies
Functional gastrointestinal disorders including irritable bowel syndrome
Functional dyspepsia
Functional bloating
Biliary dyskinesia
Non cardiac chest pain
Dietary management of functional gastrointestinal disorders
Hypnotherapy for functional gastrointestinal disorders

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

— Professor Peter Whorwell

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Cheadle (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Cheadle (GB)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-54052 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-A9A151BF · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 434
Annual physical exam 99395 196
Vaccination administration 90471 1,108
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,683

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Peter Whorwell
HEADSHOT
Peter Whorwell in consultation
IN OFFICE
Peter Whorwell with the team
WITH TEAM
Peter Whorwell at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 132s
Meet Peter Whorwell

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Peter Whorwell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3677/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36987429 · cited by 34
  2. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Peter Whorwell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8194/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39445194 · cited by 128

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology 2026-03-07 · 6 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology? 2026-01-27 · 7 min read

For international patients

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    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Professor Peter Whorwell's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Peter Whorwell 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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