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Dr
Dr Simon McLaughlin
Gastroenterology
English
4,640+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Simon McLaughlin is a Consultant Gastroenterologist with many years of experience in the treatment and management of gut issues, including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, coeliac disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. He sees private patients at Private Health University Hospitals Dorset (Previously known as Bournemouth Private Clinic) the Bournemouth Nuffield Private Hospital and also offers remote consultations by telephone and video-call.
Dr. McLaughlin studied medicine at Guy's, King's, and St. Thomas Medical School, and graduated in 2000. He later undertook clinical research at St. Mark's and St. Thomas'
Hospitals London. During this time, he researched the inflammatory mechanisms
behind ulcerative colitis in patients who had undergone restorative proctocolectomy
(pouch) procedures. He developed new treatment strategies for these patients.
This research resulted in Dr. McLaughlin gaining his Medical Doctorate in
research from Imperial College London.
Dr. McLaughlin then went on to undertake further training at St. Thomas' Hospital, where he gained expertise in video capsule endoscopy and advanced endoscopy including balloon-assisted enteroscopy. Upon completion of his training, Dr. McLaughlin was appointed Consultant at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and has remained involved in the scientific research community, publishing numerous peer-reviewed articles, in addition to several book chapters on inflammatory bowel disease. He has also written the Coeliac Disease guidelines for the British Society of Gastroenterology.
Dr. McLaughlin leads the video capsule endscopy service at Bournemouth and is the first consultant in Dorset to offer non-invasive video-capsule alternatives to a
gastroscopy and colonoscopy. These are entirely painless and require no sedatives.
Dr. McLaughlin has particular expertise in removing large complex polyp growths and
offers the FTRD (Full thickness resection device) that can be an alternative to surgery. for polyps or small bowel cancers.
Dr. McLaughlin studied medicine at Guy's, King's, and St. Thomas Medical School, and graduated in 2000. He later undertook clinical research at St. Mark's and St. Thomas'
Hospitals London. During this time, he researched the inflammatory mechanisms
behind ulcerative colitis in patients who had undergone restorative proctocolectomy
(pouch) procedures. He developed new treatment strategies for these patients.
This research resulted in Dr. McLaughlin gaining his Medical Doctorate in
research from Imperial College London.
Dr. McLaughlin then went on to undertake further training at St. Thomas' Hospital, where he gained expertise in video capsule endoscopy and advanced endoscopy including balloon-assisted enteroscopy. Upon completion of his training, Dr. McLaughlin was appointed Consultant at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and has remained involved in the scientific research community, publishing numerous peer-reviewed articles, in addition to several book chapters on inflammatory bowel disease. He has also written the Coeliac Disease guidelines for the British Society of Gastroenterology.
Dr. McLaughlin leads the video capsule endscopy service at Bournemouth and is the first consultant in Dorset to offer non-invasive video-capsule alternatives to a
gastroscopy and colonoscopy. These are entirely painless and require no sedatives.
Dr. McLaughlin has particular expertise in removing large complex polyp growths and
offers the FTRD (Full thickness resection device) that can be an alternative to surgery. for polyps or small bowel cancers.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Simon McLaughlin
Education & training
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2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2009–2013 Residency · Gastroenterology
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2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Gastroenterology
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,545 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,199 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,591 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,416 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 16 · i10: 10
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Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5549/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35303319 · cited by 161
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European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
DOI: 10.2207/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30291473 · cited by 195
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Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8917/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33856550 · cited by 197
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Gastroenterology European Annual Congress (Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Gastroenterology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — · 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
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
- Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.simon.mclaughlin@euroclinics.example
