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Dr
Dr Gareth Parkes
Gastroenterology
English
10,886+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Gareth Parkes is a Consultant Gastroenterologist. He graduated from the University of London in 2000 and entered the specialist register for both gastroenterology and general internal medicine in 2013. He has been involved in research in a number of areas including Crohn's Disease, the effects of smoking on inflammatory bowel disease and the use of probiotics and prebiotics.
He has a specialist interest in luminal gastroenterology, in particular inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Within his NHS role, he works in a team treating complex Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. He is also an experienced endoscopist who is competent in gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and polyp removal. Not only this, owing to his extensive medical know-how, he furthermore works as a trainer within the NHS.
Alongside these clinical interests, he has experience in three major centres of inflammatory bowel disease and is now part of a team of IBD specialists at the Royal London. He has been published in this area and remains actively involved with clinical trials of novel biological therapies.
He also has an active interest in irritable bowel syndrome, in particular in the role that diet and the gut microbiota play in the causes and treatment for this condition. Only recently, he was published widely in this field, in particular on the role that probiotic preparations can have in the treatment of IBS.
With regards to his clinical experience, Dr Parkes has extensive endoscopic experience and by all accounts, he is competent in a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including the diagnosis of cancer, ulcers, Barrett's oesophagus, colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticular disease and polyps.
He has a specialist interest in luminal gastroenterology, in particular inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Within his NHS role, he works in a team treating complex Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. He is also an experienced endoscopist who is competent in gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and polyp removal. Not only this, owing to his extensive medical know-how, he furthermore works as a trainer within the NHS.
Alongside these clinical interests, he has experience in three major centres of inflammatory bowel disease and is now part of a team of IBD specialists at the Royal London. He has been published in this area and remains actively involved with clinical trials of novel biological therapies.
He also has an active interest in irritable bowel syndrome, in particular in the role that diet and the gut microbiota play in the causes and treatment for this condition. Only recently, he was published widely in this field, in particular on the role that probiotic preparations can have in the treatment of IBS.
With regards to his clinical experience, Dr Parkes has extensive endoscopic experience and by all accounts, he is competent in a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including the diagnosis of cancer, ulcers, Barrett's oesophagus, colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticular disease and polyps.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Gareth Parkes
Education & training
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2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2008–2012 Residency · Gastroenterology
Career & appointments
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2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Gastroenterology
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,944 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,390 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,318 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,345 |
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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 11 · i10: 13
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Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
DOI: 10.2345/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31135869 · cited by 64
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Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
DOI: 10.6770/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39736465 · cited by 114
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Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
DOI: 10.2254/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31736770 · cited by 140
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Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
DOI: 10.5092/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33684234 · cited by 62
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 2013
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2013
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2013
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.gareth.parkes@euroclinics.example
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