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Dr. Sophia Than

Verified Gastroenterology Birmingham

Dr. Sophia Than

15 years of experience 5.0 (10 verified reviews)

3,217+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Sophia Than at a glance

Dr. Sophia Than is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Birmingham, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Sophia Than is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with extensive experience in the management of complex gastrointestinal and liver conditions. She provides private care at The Harborne Hospital in Birmingham and holds a substantive NHS consultant post at University Hospital Coventry NHS Trust, where she has been practising since 2020.
Her clinical expertise covers a broad range of hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal disorders, with a particular focus on liver disease. She specialises in the assessment and management of conditions affecting both the liver and the gut, including inflammatory bowel disease, reflux disorders, functional bowel conditions and abnormal liver function. Dr Than is highly skilled in advanced endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and polypectomy, enabling accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plans for her patients.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr Than is committed to medical education and research. She has held leadership roles in teaching and training resident doctors and medical students and is actively involved in research aimed at advancing care in gastroenterology and hepatology to improve patient outcomes.
Dr Than believes strongly in a personalised, patient-centred approach to medicine. She takes time to understand each individual’s concerns and ensures that care is carefully tailored to meet their specific needs, providing clear explanations and collaborative decision-making throughout the treatment journey.

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

— Dr. Sophia Than

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Birmingham (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Birmingham (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-631611 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-EF3994C1 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,405
Annual physical exam 99395 3,035
Vaccination administration 90471 1,403
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,964

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

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Sophia Than in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sophia Than with the team
WITH TEAM
Sophia Than at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 130s
Meet Sophia Than

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sophia Than, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7517/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35820831 · cited by 29
  2. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Sophia Than, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8223/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30856921 · cited by 151
  3. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sophia Than, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3754/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37017665 · cited by 81

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Birmingham · 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 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · sophia.than@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

10 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
10 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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. Sophia Than's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Sophia Than 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

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Sophia Than specialise in?

    Sophia Than specialises in Gastroenterology in Birmingham, GB. 20 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Sophia Than treat?

    Sophia Than treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Sophia Than practise?

    Sophia Than practises in Birmingham, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Sophia Than speak?

    Sophia Than speaks English, Burmese.

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  • What do patients say about Sophia Than?

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