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
Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital
Ipswich, Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP4 5SW,Medical 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
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
- Treatment of the doctor
- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- 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.
- Totally 5 star. Great caring personality and trusted him immensely.Doctor's response -Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review. It means a great deal that you felt cared for and were able to place your trust in me. Building that kind of relationship with my patients is very important to me, and I’m truly grateful you took the time to share your experience.
- Extremely personable and kind man. Professional and humane, I felt like I was in good hands. Should the need arise, I would be pleased to be under his care again.Doctor's response -Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m really glad you felt comfortable and well cared for—that’s exactly what I hope to provide for every patient I see. It means a lot to know you’d be happy to return should you ever need to, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.