Dr John O'Donohue
MD FRCP(Ireland) FRCP (UK)Gastroenterology
Recommended by
6 specialists
31 years of experience
23 years as a specialist
Practices worked at
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR1767 reviews
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS1523 reviews
About
Dr John O’Donohue is a Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist in London, UK.
Dr O'Donohue qualified from University of Dublin, Trinity College, in 1987. He was then awarded the Blaney Gold medal for First in Medicine, St James' Hospital. In 1990 Dr O’Donohue then moved to London 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 comprehensive range of diseases of the upper and lower digestive tract. Performing high-quality and comfortable endoscopy is a particular interest of his. He has also interests in service development in endoscopy, and has helped to set up national accreditation schemes in endoscopy and bowel cancer screening services in the UK and London. Dr O’Donohue's hard work and research has not gone without recognition; he was awarded national-level Clinical Excellence Award by the Department of Health.
Procedures
- Colonoscopy
- Gastroscopy
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Bowel Cancer Screening
- Capsule Endoscopy
- ERCP Procedure
- Liver Biopsy
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Video Consultation
Special interests
- Acid Reflux
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Coeliac Disease
- Coeliac Disease
- Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
- Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
- Food Intolerance
- Heart Burn
- Swollen Stomach
- Barrett's Oesophagus
- Constipation
- Crohn’s Disease
- Oesophagitis
- Cholestasis
- Cirrhosis
- Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) or Reflux
- Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
- Gastroparesis
- Haemochromatosis
- Hepatitis
- Hiatus Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Jaundice
- Liver Disease
- Oesophageal Spasm
- Pancreatitis
- Primary Billiary Cholangitis (PBC)
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
Education
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
Reviews
4.99 Overall Patient Trust rating
Colonoscopy
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Gastroscopy
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13/102
Endoscopy
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11/102
Endoscopy
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11/102
Acid Reflux
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9/102
Gastroenterology
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7/102
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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5/102
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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5/102
Coeliac Disease
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4/102
Coeliac Disease
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4/102
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
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3/102
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
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2/102
Food Intolerance
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2/102
Heart Burn
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2/102
Swollen Stomach
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2/102
Barrett's Oesophagus
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1/102
Constipation
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1/102
Crohn’s Disease
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1/102
Oesophagitis
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1/102
Pancreaticobiliary Medicine (Bile Ducts & Pancreas)
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1/102
Excellent. Mr O’Donohue was very understanding, reassuring and extremely knowledgeable. I felt I was in safe hands and very well looked after.
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I had a very good experience with Dr John O'Donohue. We was warm and put me to ease since I was quite anxious.
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Hello Dr o'Donohue is so thoughtful thorough and his bed side manner was so kind. He looked after me with a very professional manner. Nothing was to much trouble he listened to me carefully. He is an asset to the hospital. Keep doing what your doing. 5*****
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Dr O'Donohue was very clear and reassuring about the colonoscopy process and purposes. I found him to be knowledgeable and approachable.
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Although unpleasant to have conoloscopy, I find it quick and did not realised the procedure was done. So overall it was quite alright. No discomfort nor pain on the process.
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Amazing. From start to finish, Dr O'Donohue listened and explained everything very well. He was professional, friendly and approachable and I had every confidence in his judgment and advice. Highly recommend!
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Excellent professional with great knowledge and with a caring attitude towards me. Am in good hands.
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He listens, he explains, he is friendly but businesslike. And I had great confidence in his judgement and his advice.
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Calm and confidence inspiring. Performed painless colonoscopy - clearly highly technically competent.
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All good. Very happy.
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Peer recommendations
Recommended by 6 doctors for:
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Gastroenterology
I have been working with John since 2010. He is a very experienced consultant in ERCP and endoscopy. He deals with complex polyps and hepatobiliary disorders. He has been a consultant for almost a quarter of a century and has a wealth of experience. Recommended highly.
For specialty: Gastroenterology
For conditions: Heart Burn, Bloating, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
For procedures: ERCP Procedure, Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy
Dr John O’Donohue is an outstanding gastroenterologist. He is highly experienced and has expertise across the full range of Gastrointestinal specialties. I would not hesitate to recommend him to patients with Gastrointestinal conditions and concerns. He has an excellent manner with patients and is caring and thorough in investigation and treatment. John is a highly skilled and experienced endoscopist with expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy and colonoscopy, in bowel cancer screening and ERCP
For specialty: Gastroenterology
For conditions: Crohn’s Disease, Acid Reflux, Liver Disease, Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis), Barrett's Oesophagus, Functional Bowel Disease
For procedures: ERCP Procedure, Colonoscopy, Endoscopy
Connection: Is a colleague
I cannot recommend John highly enough. He is a kind and diligent doctor with a wide breadth of experience, excellent skills at colonoscopy and endoscopy and great to work with. A good communicator, we have worked together for 22 years and I have always found him to be intelligent and knowledgeable.
For specialty: Gastroenterology
For conditions: Crohn’s Disease, Cirrhosis, Jaundice, Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis), Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD), Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
For procedures: Colonoscopy, Endoscopy
Connection: Is a colleague
Excellent Opinion - Highly Recommended
For specialty: Gastroenterology
For conditions: Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis), Acid Reflux, Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) or Reflux
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