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Dr John R LindsayEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Belfast
Dr John R Lindsay
CCD, MD, FRCP Edin
GMC: 4315816Professional statement
Dr John Lindsay is a consultant physician in endocrinology and general medicine. Practicing in Belfast, he specialises in diabetes, the thyroid, osteoporosis, testosterone, pituitary disorders, adrenal disorders, and general medicine.
Dr Lindsay qualified from Queen’s University Belfast in 1996, where he continued with his postgraduate training and undertook diabetes research. He furthered his skills with a clinical fellowship in the USA at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. While in the USA, he gained additional experience in bone densitometry and metabolic bone disease at the Columbia University Hospital. Upon returning to the UK, he undertook certification to administer radioactive iodine treatments for benign thyroid diseases at the University of Birmingham, and a training scheme in thyroid ultrasonography. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 2009.
Dr Lindsay is the clinical lead for the Belfast Osteoporosis & Bone Metabolism Service, and an honorary clinical lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast.
Clinics
Kingsbridge Private Hospital
Belfast, 811-815 Lisburn Rd, Belfast BT9 7GX, UKMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 29 years of experience
- Consultant physician in endocrinology, diabetes and general medicine, Ulster Independent Clinic
Professional memberships
- Royal Osteoporosis Society
- Society for Endocrinology
Education
- PGDip in Medical Education, Queen's University (2017)
- Clinical Densitometrist Certification, International Society for Clinical Densitometry (2016)
Teaching posts
- Certifed Trainer, Northern Ireland Medical & Dental Postgraduate Training Agency (2019)
- Honorary Clinical Lecturer, Queen’s University
Positions in organisations
- Regional Specialty Advisor, Royal College of Physicians
- Clinical lead for the Belfast Osteoporosis & Bone Metabolism Service
Publications and conferences
- A selection of Dr John Lindsay's published research is available on ResearchGate.|https://www.researchgate.net/profile/John-Lindsay-6
- Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis During COVID-19: Systematic Review and Practical Guidance. Hampson G, Stone M, Lindsay JR, Crowley RK, Ralston SH. Calcif Tissue Int. 2021 109(4):351-362
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4315816
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- I appreciated how quickly Dr Lindsay contacted me about my results, and issued a referral for any ongoing issues. Thank you for your help.
- Very impressed with Dr. Lindsay. The first time seeing him and he had taken the time to read my notes and came prepared. Friendly and knowledgeable, thank you.
- Dr Lindsay was very thorough and really took the time to understand my symptoms and explain things to me. Very good experience.
- Dr. Lindsay was great, patient and answer all the questions I needed to know regarding my issue. It is refreshing to meet a doctor like him after many years living in Ireland. Would recommend him.
- This was my first appointment with Dr. Lindsay. He was very welcoming, listened to my concerns and provided excellent advice about how to proceed next.
- Put me at ease, and very knowledgeable. Recommended.