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Mr Michael Van Den Bossche

Geverifieerd General Surgery Southampton

Mr Michael Van Den Bossche

5 jaar ervaring 4.9 (152 geverifieerde recensies)

1,932+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Michael Van Den Bossche at a glance

Mr Michael Van Den Bossche is a General Surgery practitioner based in Southampton, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 37+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Southampton, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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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.”

— Mr Michael Van Den Bossche

Opleiding & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Southampton (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Southampton (GB)
  3. 2021–2022 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-608235 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-034A16CF · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 2,731
Annual physical exam 99395 1,245
Vaccination administration 90471 1,349
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,490

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Michael Van Den Bossche
HEADSHOT
Michael Van Den Bossche in consultation
IN OFFICE
Michael Van Den Bossche with the team
WITH TEAM
Michael Van Den Bossche at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 141s
Meet Michael Van Den Bossche

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 14 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Michael Van Den Bossche, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5269/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36630713 · geciteerd door 3
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Michael Van Den Bossche, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1872/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38155173 · geciteerd door 169
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Michael Van Den Bossche, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7881/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37752234 · geciteerd door 71

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Southampton · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2022

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery 2026-03-26 · 5 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery? 2026-01-09 · 5 min lezen

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · michael.van.den.bossche@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

1 tag

Patiëntbeoordelingen

152 geverifieerde recensies
4.91
★★★★⯨
152 recensies
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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Recente recensies

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Michael Van Den Bossche's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Michael Van Den Bossche treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Michael Van Den Bossche specialise in?

    Michael Van Den Bossche specialises in General Surgery in Southampton, GB. 37 years of clinical experience.

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    Michael Van Den Bossche treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Michael Van Den Bossche practise?

    Michael Van Den Bossche practises in Southampton, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Michael Van Den Bossche speak?

    Michael Van Den Bossche speaks English, French.

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  • What do patients say about Michael Van Den Bossche?

    Michael Van Den Bossche has a verified rating of 4.91/5 from 152 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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