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Trust score 8/100
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Dr
Dr Simon Smale
Gastroenterology
English
8,045+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Simon Smale is a consultant gastroenterologist practising at York Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. His special interests include IBS, functional gastroenterology, the microbiome, faecal transplantation, and C. Difficile related diarrhoea. In 2009, he was awarded the York Press Healthcare Hero Award for his provision of excellence in patient care. He underwent his medical training in Nottingham at Queens Medical Centre and Northampton. Following this time, he worked in London for Professor Dame Carol Black and the later Dr Ian Forgacs. His first consultant post was in York in 2005.
In 2018, Dr Smale moved to Manchester to develop his particular specialist interests in functional gastroenterology. He has an interest in patient safety, having held a number of patient safety leadership positions in his local region, including acting as the lead for C. Difficile related diarrhoea. Dr Smale acted as one of the Specialist Advisors for the 2014/15 NICE Guidelines on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). He has a track record as an entrepreneur having acted as Medical Director of a digital health start-up company designed to provide behavioural change for patients living with chronic disease. It is Dr Smale's belief that while medical services often focus on the specific interventions that medical professionals have to offer, optimal patient care should involve a number of professionals working alongside the patient to ensure that the patient receives not only the best medical care but also the best from his or her life. Outside of the clinic, Dr Smale enjoys triathlons, duathlons, cycling and reading.
Dr. Smale has expertise in the following areas:
• Colonoscopy
• Gastroscopy
• Sigmoidoscopy
• Allergy test
• Blood tests
• Gluten sensitivity tests
• Polypectomy
• Functional Gastroenterology
• IBS
• Altered Bowel Habit
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Nausea and vomiting
• Malabsorption
• Rectal bleeding
• Pelvic pain
• Abdominal Pain
• Abdominal swelling
In 2018, Dr Smale moved to Manchester to develop his particular specialist interests in functional gastroenterology. He has an interest in patient safety, having held a number of patient safety leadership positions in his local region, including acting as the lead for C. Difficile related diarrhoea. Dr Smale acted as one of the Specialist Advisors for the 2014/15 NICE Guidelines on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). He has a track record as an entrepreneur having acted as Medical Director of a digital health start-up company designed to provide behavioural change for patients living with chronic disease. It is Dr Smale's belief that while medical services often focus on the specific interventions that medical professionals have to offer, optimal patient care should involve a number of professionals working alongside the patient to ensure that the patient receives not only the best medical care but also the best from his or her life. Outside of the clinic, Dr Smale enjoys triathlons, duathlons, cycling and reading.
Dr. Smale has expertise in the following areas:
• Colonoscopy
• Gastroscopy
• Sigmoidoscopy
• Allergy test
• Blood tests
• Gluten sensitivity tests
• Polypectomy
• Functional Gastroenterology
• IBS
• Altered Bowel Habit
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Nausea and vomiting
• Malabsorption
• Rectal bleeding
• Pelvic pain
• Abdominal Pain
• Abdominal swelling
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Simon Smale
Education & training
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2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2009–2013 Residency · Gastroenterology
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2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Gastroenterology
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,135 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,265 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,729 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,606 |
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 | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 15 · i10: 10
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Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.9529/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39941063 · cited by 167
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European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
DOI: 10.6345/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35108015 · cited by 173
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Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1553/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38803832 · cited by 115
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 2014
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2014
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2014
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.simon.smale@euroclinics.example
