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Trust score 8/100
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Mr
Mr Gary Spence
General Surgery
English
6,544+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr Gary Spence is a renowned Consultant General Surgeon specialising in benign diseases and treatments of the upper gastrointestinal(GI) tract. He currently holds an NHS post at South Eastern Health and Social Caer Trust and practices privately with the Ulster Independent Clinic. Mr Spence helps those suffering from conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, biliary disease, gallstones, hernias and colonic issues.
He began his career with a degree in Biochemistry from Queens University in Belfast and continued his studies there and was awarded a Medical Degree 3 years later in 1994. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland in 1998 after completing an extensive training scheme in his chosen field before returning to Queens University to become a Doctor of Medicine in 2002. He completed a further fellowship in surgical training at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in South Australia in 2004. He is a professional member of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland and the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland. He remains heavily involved in research and has numerous publications throughout his career.
In his spare time, Mr Spence enjoys road cycling and keeping active.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Endoscopy
• Gastroscopy
• Laparoscopy
• Colorectal Surgery
• Hernia Repair
• Gastrointestinal Disease
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Benign Diseases of Upper GI Tract
He began his career with a degree in Biochemistry from Queens University in Belfast and continued his studies there and was awarded a Medical Degree 3 years later in 1994. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland in 1998 after completing an extensive training scheme in his chosen field before returning to Queens University to become a Doctor of Medicine in 2002. He completed a further fellowship in surgical training at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in South Australia in 2004. He is a professional member of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland and the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland. He remains heavily involved in research and has numerous publications throughout his career.
In his spare time, Mr Spence enjoys road cycling and keeping active.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Endoscopy
• Gastroscopy
• Laparoscopy
• Colorectal Surgery
• Hernia Repair
• Gastrointestinal Disease
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Benign Diseases of Upper GI Tract
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Gary Spence
Education & training
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2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2011–2015 Residency · General Surgery
Career & appointments
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2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,109 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,691 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 499 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,212 |
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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 17 · i10: 7
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.4668/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31684810 · cited by 173
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.8105/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34394691 · cited by 127
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.3861/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32184393 · cited by 33
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.9301/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36281089 · cited by 75
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2016
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2016
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2016
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 General Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a general surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.gary.spence@euroclinics.example
