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Professional statement
Mr Martin Sinclair is a highly trained and skilled consultant general surgeon with over 18 years' experience practising surgery. Within the field, he subspecialises in upper gastrointestinal surgery and hepatobiliary (liver, bile ducts and gallbladder) surgery.
Over the duration of his career, he has become highly skilled in all aspects of his speciality: this includes hernia surgery; gallstones and gallbladder surgery; anti-reflux surgery; endoscopy; pancreas disease and laparoscopic surgery, along with many others.
His university studies in medicine and surgical training took place in Scotland at the University of Glasgow. After this, he proceeded to relocate to Cambridge in 1997 where he underwent senior surgical training and further specialised in hepatobiliary and upper gastrointestinal surgery. Over the course of his career, he has helped countless patients with their surgeries, both NHS and private, and he also dedicates his career ensuring the quality of healthcare in UK hospitals. This was possible through his position as Surgical Coordinator of the NCEPOD, a healthcare quality improvement organisation. He is Visiting Professor of Intestinal Disease at University of Suffolk.
Clinics
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP4 5SW, IpswichMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 35 years of experience
- Consultant General Surgeon, Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Hernia surgery
- Gallstones removal
Education
- FRCS (Gen Surg) Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (2001)
- FRCS (Glas) Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (1996)
Teaching posts
- He offers courses to GPs in the following: hernia repair, gallstone management, quality improvement and perioperative care
- University of Cambridge Senior Clinical Tutor teaching medical students from Cambridge
Positions in organisations
- Surgical Co-ordinator of the National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD) (2014)
- Visiting Professor of Gastrointestinal Disease at University of Suffolk
Publications and conferences
- View Mr Martin Sinclair's publications on his ResearchGate
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 3549160
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- Mr Sinclair is an excellent Surgeon I can not fault the care I have received I am so grateful thank you for all you have done.Doctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to share your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that you have received such excellent care and that you have had such a positive experience. Your kind words about Mr Sinclair are greatly appreciated and will be shared with him and the wider team. Providing high-quality, compassionate care is very much a team effort, and we are pleased that everyone involved in your care has contributed to making your experience a positive one. Thank you once again for your thoughtful comments. We wish you all the very best in your continued recovery.
- Mr Sinclair was easy to talk to and explained things very wellDoctor's response -Thank you for your kind feedback. I’m pleased to hear that you felt comfortable discussing your concerns with me and that my explanations were clear and helpful. I wish you all the very best for the future.
- I felt very safe and secure under Mr Sinclair’s care as he is a skilled surgeon and I am grateful for his care and expertise.Doctor's response -Thank you very much for your kind words. I’m delighted to hear that you felt safe and reassured throughout your care. Your trust and confidence mean a great deal to me, and I’m very pleased to have been able to help. I wish you all the very best for the future.
- This was my second hernia operation this year with Mr Sinclair and would definitely recommend him to anyone requiring this type of treatment. I cannot fault the way both procedures were handled by Mr Sinclair. He explained the pros and cons in a way that made it easy to understand. All staff I had contact with at the Nuffield in Ipswich, from reception to being discharged were brilliant.Doctor's response -Thank you very much for taking the time to share your kind feedback and recommendation. I’m delighted to hear that you felt well informed and supported throughout both procedures, and that you had such a positive experience with the team at Nuffield Health Ipswich. I will be sure to pass on your lovely comments to the staff, who I know will greatly appreciate them. Thank you again for placing your trust in me, and I wish you all the very best with your recovery.
- A 3.5hour wait in 28-29c wasn't the dream , nor the post surgery recovery in said room, staff are good, but the heat would force scores down. I'm not sure if that's a valid reflection of the surgeon, but the questions said clinic and facilities and this does pull it downDoctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that the high temperatures during your admission and recovery made your experience uncomfortable. I’m pleased that you found the staff to be good, but I fully appreciate that the environment plays an important role in your overall experience, particularly following surgery. I have raised your concerns with the hospital management team and enquired about plans to improve temperature control in the ward areas. Thank you again for your feedback. It is valuable in helping us identify areas where improvements are needed.
- I found Dr Sinclair very calming at a very anxious time for me :(...his team and him directly were absolutely lovely and i would highly recommend. extremely knowledgeable and takes time to discuss things very easily.Doctor's response -Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that Dr Sinclair was able to provide such calm and reassurance during an anxious time for you. It is also wonderful to know that both he and his team made you feel so well supported. Your recommendation means a great deal, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
- I cannot speak highly enough of Mr Sinclair and the service I recently received at the Nuffield in Ipswich. From our first meeting he gave me the confidence that he could resolve my problem. He was very friendly and understanding. He outlined what was required in a very clear way and I would certainly recommend him.Doctor's response -Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m delighted to hear that Mr Sinclair and the team at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital made such a positive impression from your very first appointment. It’s especially reassuring to know you felt confident in the plan, well supported, and that everything was explained clearly and understandably throughout. I’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to Mr Sinclair and the wider team. Thank you again for your recommendation — it’s greatly appreciated.
- All extremely goodDoctor's response -Thanks so much for your kind words — we’re really pleased you had such a good experience. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with the team, and we look forward to seeing you again if you need us.