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
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS1234 reviews
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR1549 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.
Medical procedures
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Bowel Cancer Screening
- Capsule Endoscopy
- ERCP Procedure
- Liver Biopsy
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Video Consultation
Special interests
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Acid Reflux
- Coeliac Disease
- Coeliac Disease
- Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
- Constipation
- Barrett's Oesophagus
- Cholestasis
- Cirrhosis
- Crohn’s Disease
- Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Food Intolerance
- Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) or Reflux
- Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
- Gastroparesis
- Haemochromatosis
- Heart Burn
- Hepatitis
- Hiatus Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Jaundice
- Liver Disease
- Oesophageal Spasm
- Oesophagitis
- Pancreatitis
- Primary Billiary Cholangitis (PBC)
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
- Swollen Stomach
- Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
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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15/96
Gastroscopy
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12/96
Endoscopy
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11/96
Acid Reflux
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9/96
Gastroenterology
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7/96
Coeliac Disease
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4/96
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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4/96
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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3/96
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
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2/96
Food Intolerance
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2/96
Heart Burn
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2/96
Barrett's Oesophagus
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1/96
Colonoscopy
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1/96
Constipation
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1/96
Crohn’s Disease
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1/96
Gastroenteritis
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1/96
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease
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1/96
Liver
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1/96
Oesophagitis
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1/96
Post cholecystectomy bile reflux upper left quadrant pain
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1/96
Rectal bleeding
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1/96
SeHCAT
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1/96
Some blood readings of liver
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1/96
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
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1/96
Video Consultation
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1/96
Patient seen for:
Endoscopy
Excellent professional with great knowledge and with a caring attitude towards me. Am in good hands.
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Gastroscopy Colonoscopy Endoscopy
He listens, he explains, he is friendly but businesslike. And I had great confidence in his judgement and his advice.
Read morePatient seen for:
Colonoscopy
Calm and confidence inspiring. Performed painless colonoscopy - clearly highly technically competent.
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Colonoscopy
All good. Very happy.
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Colonoscopy
He was able to explain things to me in a way I could easily understand, and made me feel very comfortable
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Gastroscopy Barrett's Oesophagus Acid Reflux
I saw Dr O'Donohue due to a swelling being seen in my Esophagus in a CT scan. Throughout the entire process Dr O'Donohue has been absolutely fantastic, providing all the information needed at the appropriate time to put my mind at ease. I was also very impressed with Pam, who I have been in touch with many times throughout this process and she also made everything run smoothly. Thank you so much for all of the expertise and support.
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Colonoscopy
Dr O’Donohue is an excellent professional. He explained to me his rationale for undergoing the procedure in light of test results and provided me with a good description of what I should expect in it, view that eventually resembled reality in full. I am very grateful to Dr. O’Donohue for his professionalism and would not hesitate to recommend him to others seeking a good professional in this area.
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Colonoscopy
Friendly and approachable, explaining clearly the whole procedure and results.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Very oleasant and friendly consultant, I felt to be in very safe hands.
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Endoscopy Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
If it is a bum doctor you are looking for Dr John O'Donohue is the best. highly recommended. A+
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Peer recommendations
Recommended by 6 doctors for:
6
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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