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Mr Douglas Whitelaw
👤 16 yıllık deneyim
10,920+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken
Hakkında
Mr Whitelaw is an experienced Upper Gastrointestinal Gallbladder Surgeon, He trained at Edinburgh School of Medicine and carried out his Specialist Registrar training at The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. He has worked as a Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Consultant Surgeon since 2004 at The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital. He has a specialist interest in Upper GI Laparoscopic Surgery and Weight loss Surgery.
Gastrointestinal Surgery
He undertakes laparoscopic cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder for gallstones and gallbladder disease), Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for removal of gallstones from the bile duct, either before or after removal of the gallbladder. ERCP is also performed for the insertion of stents for jaundice and bile duct exploration.
He is the principal provider of the ERCP service at The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital a workload of approximately 120 therapeutic ERCPs per Annum. He also receives tertiary referrals for ERCP from neighbouring hospitals. He regularly trains Specialist Registrars in ERCP and Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies (Gallbladder removal) and is an accredited JAG ERCP trainer (2013, renewed 2019). All of his surgery is carried out Laparoscopically. All of his private and NHS surgery outcomes and patient reviews can be viewed at The Private Healthcare Information Network, 'an independent government-mandated organistion publishing performance and fees information about consultants and hospitals' at www.phin.org.uk.
Gallbladder and Gallstone Surgery
Keyhole removal of the Gallbladder for Gallstones
Gallbladder and Gallstone Disease investigations
Laparoscopic Gallbladder removal (Cholecystectomy)
Bile duct disease
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for removal of gallstones from the bile duct either before or after gallbladder removal for gallstones that have travelled down from the gallbladder into the bile duct and have lodged there causing biliary colic.
ERCP for insertion of stents for jaundice and obstruction of the bile duct
Bile duct exploration
Management of patients with Pancreatic Disease
Cholecystectomy for individuals with a high BMI or who have had previous Bariatric Surgery
Based on the Private Healthcare Information Network data he carried out 65 NHS Laparoscopic Gallbladder removals and 25 Private Gallbladder removals in the year to date.
Additionally, he provides the specialist pancreato-biliary surgical service to North Herts and South Bedfordshire. He chairs the Luton side of weekly video linked supra network multi-disciplinary meeting with the Royal Free and University College Hospitals and looks after patients with pancreatic and biliary disease. He has served as Clinical Director and is currently the Gastrointestinal Lead for Robotic Surgery including Laparoscopic Gallbladder removals and Weight loss Surgery (Gastric Bypass and Sleeve gastrectomy.
Mr Whitelaw has been working as a Weight loss Surgeon since 2005, He and Mr Jain initially set up the Weight loss surgical unit which is now the largest in the UK. He carries out Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y-bypass (Gastric Bypass) and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomys. He inserts gastric bands and gastric balloons, undertakes gastric revision surgery as well as making gastric band adjustments. In 2023 The Hospital acquired a da Vinci Xi Robot. Mr Whitelaw is the Gastrointestinal lead after extensive training in Laparoscopic Robotic Gastrointestinal and Weight loss Surgery through Intuitive worldwide training programme. www.intuitive.com
Weight loss Surgery
Roux-en-Y-bypass (Gastric Bypass)
Gastric Sleeve
Gastric Revision Surgery
Insertion of Gastric Band
Insertion of Gastric Balloon
Gastric Band adjustments
Gastrointestinal Surgery
He undertakes laparoscopic cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder for gallstones and gallbladder disease), Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for removal of gallstones from the bile duct, either before or after removal of the gallbladder. ERCP is also performed for the insertion of stents for jaundice and bile duct exploration.
He is the principal provider of the ERCP service at The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital a workload of approximately 120 therapeutic ERCPs per Annum. He also receives tertiary referrals for ERCP from neighbouring hospitals. He regularly trains Specialist Registrars in ERCP and Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies (Gallbladder removal) and is an accredited JAG ERCP trainer (2013, renewed 2019). All of his surgery is carried out Laparoscopically. All of his private and NHS surgery outcomes and patient reviews can be viewed at The Private Healthcare Information Network, 'an independent government-mandated organistion publishing performance and fees information about consultants and hospitals' at www.phin.org.uk.
Gallbladder and Gallstone Surgery
Keyhole removal of the Gallbladder for Gallstones
Gallbladder and Gallstone Disease investigations
Laparoscopic Gallbladder removal (Cholecystectomy)
Bile duct disease
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for removal of gallstones from the bile duct either before or after gallbladder removal for gallstones that have travelled down from the gallbladder into the bile duct and have lodged there causing biliary colic.
ERCP for insertion of stents for jaundice and obstruction of the bile duct
Bile duct exploration
Management of patients with Pancreatic Disease
Cholecystectomy for individuals with a high BMI or who have had previous Bariatric Surgery
Based on the Private Healthcare Information Network data he carried out 65 NHS Laparoscopic Gallbladder removals and 25 Private Gallbladder removals in the year to date.
Additionally, he provides the specialist pancreato-biliary surgical service to North Herts and South Bedfordshire. He chairs the Luton side of weekly video linked supra network multi-disciplinary meeting with the Royal Free and University College Hospitals and looks after patients with pancreatic and biliary disease. He has served as Clinical Director and is currently the Gastrointestinal Lead for Robotic Surgery including Laparoscopic Gallbladder removals and Weight loss Surgery (Gastric Bypass and Sleeve gastrectomy.
Mr Whitelaw has been working as a Weight loss Surgeon since 2005, He and Mr Jain initially set up the Weight loss surgical unit which is now the largest in the UK. He carries out Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y-bypass (Gastric Bypass) and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomys. He inserts gastric bands and gastric balloons, undertakes gastric revision surgery as well as making gastric band adjustments. In 2023 The Hospital acquired a da Vinci Xi Robot. Mr Whitelaw is the Gastrointestinal lead after extensive training in Laparoscopic Robotic Gastrointestinal and Weight loss Surgery through Intuitive worldwide training programme. www.intuitive.com
Weight loss Surgery
Roux-en-Y-bypass (Gastric Bypass)
Gastric Sleeve
Gastric Revision Surgery
Insertion of Gastric Band
Insertion of Gastric Balloon
Gastric Band adjustments
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Douglas Whitelaw
Eğitim ve öğretim
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2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2006–2010 Residency · General Surgery
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2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Kariyer ve atamalar
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2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
Lisanslar ve sigorta
Tıbbi lisanslar
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Kurul sertifikaları
European Board of General Surgery
Mesleki sorumluluk sigortası:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR kapsam · No claims on file
Gerçekleştirilen prosedürler
| Prosedür | Kod | Toplam sayı |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 436 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,986 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,194 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,805 |
Hizmetler ve fiyatlandırma
| Hizmet | Süre | Yöntem | Fiyat |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 dk | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 dk | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 120 dk | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 dk | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Ofis, ekip ve uygulamada
Videolar
Araştırma ve yayınlar
h-endeksi: 15 · i10: 16
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.4351/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30868026 · alıntılayan 28
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.9504/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32071489 · alıntılayan 102
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1071/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31589724 · alıntılayan 16
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.6149/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36930182 · alıntılayan 170
Davetli konuşmalar
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Harpenden · 2023 · oral abstract
Ödüller ve üyelikler
Ödüller
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Harpenden · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Topluluk üyelikleri
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · 2011 yılından beri
- national college of family doctors — Member · 2011 yılından beri
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · 2011 yılından beri
Bu doktorun makaleleri
- Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a general surgery?
Uluslararası hastalar için
- Koordinatör
- Patient liaison · douglas.whitelaw@euroclinics.example
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★★★★★ ✓ Doğrulanmış Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Doğrulanmış Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Doğrulanmış Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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