Dr Alan Watson

Thank you for considering me to assist with your medical care. My aim is to ensure you receive excellent care, with kindness, expertise and great communication. This is backed up by my full time private office, regular clinics and easy access to all you might need. --- Dr. Alan Watson is a highly respected senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, specialising in the diagnosis and management of diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract and liver. He has advanced skills in endoscopy and colonoscopy and is an accredited bowel cancer screening expert. He has practiced as a Consultant at Barts Health for 15 years and has deveopled a thriving private practice for over a decade, offering expert care to a wide range of patients. Dr. Watson graduated with distinction from Cambridge University and completed his training in leading teaching hospitals in the UK, Europe and the USA. With extensive experience in performing advanced endoscopic examinations, Dr. Watson ensures minimal discomfort for patients, using techniques to resolve issues that once required surgery. His expertise in gastroscopy and colonoscopy allows him to provide highly effective, non-invasive treatments that improve patient outcomes. Dr Watson is a specialist in endoscopy and colonoscopy, with specialist accreditation as part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. His commitment to medical excellence extends beyond clinical practice—he also contributed to groundbreaking research during his PhD Fellowship at Cancer Research UK, publishing in prestigious medical journals such as *Nature Medicine* and *Nature*. He continues to be active in research, teaching and clinical audit. On a more personal note, Dr. Watson's passion for challenge and perseverance shines through in his remarkable achievements. At Cambridge University, he competed in and won the prestigious Boat Race. He has also raised significant funds for charity by rowing across the Atlantic Ocean and ultra-marathon running. His dedication to others, both in and out of the medical field, reflects his genuine commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those around him. Dr. Watson’s combination of professional expertise, compassionate care, and personal determination makes him a truly exceptional doctor who always goes the extra mile for his patients. --

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

1. 2000–2006
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid

2. 2006–2010
   Residency · Gastroenterology

   Universitat de Barcelona

1. 2010-09–2011-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

1. 1 Choose a slot
2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 14 · i10: 5

Selected publications

1. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology

   Dr Alan Watson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

   DOI: 10.3889/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 167

2. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across

   Dr Alan Watson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.2009/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 93

3. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology

   Dr Alan Watson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.4163/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 67

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