Dr
Dr Colin Kong
Gastroenterology
About
At Spire Manchester Hospital, Dr Kong offers both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy services. He is a nationally accredited Bowel Cancer Screening colonoscopist, which means he performs colonoscopies to a nationally recognised high standard. His performance is assessed through rigorous internal and external audits each year. To date, he has conducted over 4,000 colonoscopies and more than 3,000 gastroscopies, reflecting his extensive clinical experience.
Dr Kong also holds an NHS consultant post at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, where he has worked since 2016. He completed his medical degree at the University of Dundee in 2007, graduating on the Dean’s List. He then completed his Foundation Year training in Edinburgh in 2009, followed by Core Medical Training in Glasgow in 2011. He undertook his specialist training in gastroenterology in the North West Deanery before assuming his current consultant roles.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr Kong plays an active role in teaching and training. He is currently the Endoscopy Training Lead in his NHS department and previously served as Governance Lead. He is involved in training medical students, doctors in training, nurse endoscopists, and physician associates in both ward-based and endoscopy settings.
Known for his thorough approach and commitment to patient safety, Dr Kong is dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s needs. Dr Kong is frequently asked to provide second opinion.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Colin Kong
Education & training
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2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2020–2024 Residency · Gastroenterology
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2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,009 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 359 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,431 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 192 |
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 | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 8 · i10: 16
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Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8589/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38066759 · cited by 137
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European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
DOI: 10.3451/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39703774 · cited by 139
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Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8376/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32776237 · cited by 85
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European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
DOI: 10.6541/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30574849 · cited by 151
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
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2025
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2025
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2025
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.70
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.97
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.85
- Value For Money
- 4.87
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98
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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 · colin.kong@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global