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Prof. Dr.
Mr Michael Van Den Bossche
General Surgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Mr Michael Van Den Bossche
Mr Michael van den Bossche is a consultant general surgeon based at Spire Southampton hospital. He offers a range of general surgery procedures, including the following: • Bowel surgery colostomy and ileostomy • Flexible sigmoidoscopy • gallbladder or gallstone removal. • Gastric band surgery • Gastric sleeve surgery • Gastric Bypass Surgery • gastroscopy • haemorrhoid removal • hernia surgery • laparoscopy investigation and treatment. • LINX system At Spire Southampton hospital, he holds a weekly clinic for patients with obesity where he takes a multidisciplinary approach to provide patients with the best and safest treatment possible. Patients will be seen by the consultant surgeon as well as the anaesthetist, the bariatric dietitian, and the specialist bariatric nurse. Mr. Van den Bossche is a pioneer of the Fobi ring in the UK, which is a device that can be placed around the gastric pouch or gastric sleeve to minimise the risk of weight gain years after surgery. He is a specialist laparoscopic surgeon and offers a range of procedures, including hernia repair, gallbladder removal, and anti-reflux surgery. His signature procedure is the LINX operation, which is a simple treatment for heartburn and reflux using a bracelet with magnetic beads placed at the end of the oesophagus. Mr. Van den Bossche gained his medical degree in 1989 and began performing obesity surgery in 1995 in Belgium. He was trained by Dr Jacques Himpens, who is the current president of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity. In 1999, he moved to the Channel Islands and, in 2005, implemented the bariatric surgery service at the Spire Hospital in Southampton together with Mr. Ian Bailey.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-608235
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of General Surgery
#EB-034A16CF
Renewal due 2032
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
Allianz Professional
2,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2011–2017
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de València
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2017–2021
Residency · General Surgery
Universidad de Sevilla
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2021–2022
Fellowship · Subspecialty training
AP-HP Paris, FR
Career & appointments
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2021-09–2022-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
2,731 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
1,245 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
1,349 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
1,490 |
Patient reviews
See all 147"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
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 2022
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2022
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2022
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Insurance compatibility
For international patients
Multilingual care
Coordinator: Patient liaison · michael.van.den.bossche@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English · French.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 14 · i10: 14
Selected publications
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5269/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 3
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.1872/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 169
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7881/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 71
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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 Michael Van Den Bossche
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Mr Michael Van Den Bossche 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, French.
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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