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Dr John O'Donohue

Dr John O'Donohue

Gastroenterologist

London, SE1 9BS

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37 years of experience
Verified profile
37 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.99

178 patient reviews

15 professional endorsements

5.00
Overall Experience
4.98
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.98
Explanation

297 recommendations for:

Colonoscopy(69)
Gastroscopy(37)
Endoscopy (OGD)(30)
Other(161)

Recent patient review

21 Mar 2024

John is great. He is thorough, informative and personable . Thanks John!

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About

Dr John O'Donohue is a Consultant Gastroenterologist in London, UK. 'Communication skills are particulary important to me.  I  pride myself on being a good listener, first developing a rapport with patients before making a diagnosis and agreeing a treatment plan with them. I also enjoy performing endoscopy well and to my patients' satisfaction!'

Dr O'Donohue qualified from University of Dublin, Trinity College, in 1987, and was  awarded the Blaney Gold medal for First in Medicine, St James' Hospital.  Dr O'Donohue moved to London In 1990 and trained in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at King's College Hospital Liver Unit, St. Bartholomew's/Homerton London, and Western Infirmary, Glasgow.

Dr O'Donohue maintains a comprehensive gastroenterology practice dealing with a range of diseases of both the upper and lower digestive tract. Performing high-quality and comfortable endoscopy is a particular interest of his. He is interested in service development in endoscopy and accreditation of endoscopy units in the UK and internationally, and is NHS lead for bowel cancer screening services in London.

When he's not being a gastroenterologist he enjoys spending time with his family. This includes four children, three of whom are taller than him, and three dogs, two of whom are well behaved.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Colonoscopy (23%)
  • Gastroscopy (12%)
  • Endoscopy (OGD) (10%)
  • Acid Reflux (9%)
  • Gastroenterology (7%)
  • Others (38%)

Subspecialties
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
  • Hepatology
  • Pancreaticobiliary Medicine (Bile Ducts & Pancreas)

All conditions and treatments
  • Acid Reflux
  • Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Food Intolerance
  • Heart Burn
  • Coeliac Disease
  • Constipation
  • Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Oesophagitis
  • Colonoscopy
  • Gastroscopy
  • Endoscopy (OGD)
  • Bowel Cancer Screening
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • ERCP Procedure
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Video Consultation

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3450244


Qualifications

Primary Medical Qualification

MB BCh 1987 University of Dublin (Trinity College Dublin)

Specialist Register Entry Date

Gastro-enterology From 22 Jan 1998

General (internal) medicine From 22 Jan 1998

Further Qualifications

FRCP Royal College of Physicians 20001

MD University of Dublin 1998

FRCPI Royal College of Physicians of Ireland 2000


Professional Membership

British Society of Gastroenterology

British Association for Study of the Liver


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £270
  • Follow-up appointment: £170

insurers
  • Bupa Platinum
  • Aviva Health
  • Four Points Assistance
  • Cigna
  • Vitality Health
  • CS Healthcare
  • April
  • Saga Insurance
  • Norwich Union
  • Simply Health
  • Groupama
  • Bupa
  • Healix
  • WPA
  • Legal & General
  • General Medical
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • The Exeter
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • health-on-line
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • AXA PPP Healthcare

Location

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HCA UK at The Shard, part of HCA Healthcare UK

4.78
(3464)
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
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4.81
(4222)
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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4.8
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40-42 Lee Terrace, London, United Kingdom, SE3 9UD
40-42 Lee Terrace, London, United Kingdom, SE3 9UD
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Lewisham High St, London, United Kingdom, SE13 6LH
Lewisham High St, London, United Kingdom, SE13 6LH
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Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1
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Reviews

All reviews(178)
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Last 6 months
Filter by condition:
Colonoscopy (61)
Gastroscopy (35)
Acid Reflux (24)
Endoscopy (OGD) (23)
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach) (14)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

178 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

John is great. He is thorough, informative and personable . Thanks John!

21 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Endoscopy (OGD)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very satisfied with the overall communication and treatment received

15 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gastroscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr O’Donohue is very experienced and patient. He gave me the right amount anethetics for my colonoscopy, so my mind was clear and we looked together at the imaging. Dr O’Donohue is very thorough and found two tiny polyps and removed them straightaway. I am very grateful

09 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I had gastroscopy and colonoscopy, both without sedation as I consider myself to be quite mentally resilient in these situations. The fact that these procedures were just a bit uncomfortable but easily tolerable clearly highlights his skill with these procedures. I would choose Dr O’Donohue and do the same again if needed without hesitation. Very pleasant guy to deal with, also.

21 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Oesophagitis
Gastroscopy
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Kind knowledgeable consultant. He was very factual and good at explaining procedures. Seemed very trustworthy

15 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
Endoscopy (OGD)
Acid Reflux

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Kind, very considerate and felt as though I was listened to and not rushed through consultation or follow up. Had sedation for endoscopy and felt well enough to go home within the hour. Very knowledgeable and cannot recommended highly enough.

15 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Acid Reflux
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
Dyspepsia (Indigestion)

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Thorough clear work through the symptoms and past issues. Gastroscopy clearly explained prior to procedure. Detailed report and discussion of results with clear action plan formulated. Very efficiently supported by Pamela Bond.

09 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Heart Burn
Gastroscopy
Acid Reflux

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

My experience of having a colonoscopy with John O’Donohue was very good from start to finish. At the initial consultation he explained the procedure thoroughly and calmed my anxieties. Of course I remained a bit anxious on the day of the procedure but I have to say my anxieties were totally unfounded. I had minimal sedation and experienced virtually no discomfort. The post procedure consultation was also first class. In summary, I won‘t worry if I should ever face the same again.

02 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

excellent doctor. I had colonoscopy in london bridge hospital. before and after care was excellent. very experienced. Highly recommend. He saved me from pre Cancerous polyp.

29 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Swollen Stomach
Food Intolerance
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very clear, friendly and professional.

22 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy
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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
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Gastroenterology (14)
Colonoscopy (8)
Endoscopy (OGD) (7)
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis) (4)

15 endorsements

I work closely with Dr O'Donohue, particularly in the setting of Bowel Cancer Screening where he is the departmental director. He is a very highly respected colleague with a vast wealth of experience in both luminal (stomach, bowel) and hepotobiliary (liver, bile ducts) medicine. He goes the extra mile for his patients and I would happily recommend him to friends and family.

27 Jan 2024
Endorsed for
Endoscopy (OGD)
Bowel Cancer Screening
Gastroenterology
+ 1 more

Dr Angad Dhillon

Gastroenterology
Is a colleague

Dr O'Donohue is a trustworthy and reliable colleague. He will always give a clear and thoughtful opinion and I thoroughly recommend him as an excellent gastroenterologist.

15 Nov 2023
Endorsed for
Gastroenterology
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Dr Catherine Mathews

Rheumatology
Is a colleague

Extremely experienced, high quality and skilled Gastroenterologist. Provides very high standard of care.

22 Sep 2023
Endorsed for
Gastroenterology
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy (OGD)
+ 2 more

Dr Vishal Saxena

Gastroenterology
Is a colleague

John has excellent bedside manner and very experienced gastroenterologist. I highly recommend his services.

19 Sep 2023
Endorsed for
Gastroenterology
Colonoscopy
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
+ 1 more

Mr Mohamed Hammadeh

Urology
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Dr John O'Donohue's reviews like?

Dr John O'Donohue's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 178 reviews

What languages does Dr John O'Donohue speak?

Dr John O'Donohue speaks English

Where is Dr John O'Donohue located?

Dr John O'Donohue primarily practices at HCA UK at The Shard, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
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