Dr John R Lindsay
Professional 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
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
- Treatment of the doctor
- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- Professional and friendly consultation
- Very quick and informative
- Very informative and such a pleasant man, made me feel at ease
- Doctor respectful and professional clean and comfortable sitting area
- Very pleased with how this hospital is run — from the moment you enter the car park until the time you leave, all the staff were extremely helpful and kind. Dr. John R. Lindsay made me feel welcome, he is very gifted, and it’s comforting to know that in a time of need, people like him are there to help.
- Dr Lindsay was very helpful and lovely when seeing me! He was very thorough and made sure he was doing everything he could to help me get answers and in better health. He spotted things that no other doctor had, I would really recommend him!