
Dr Simon SmaleConsultant Gastroenterologist in York
Dr Simon Smale
B.Med Sci BM BS FRCP
GMC: 3669215Professional statement
Dr Simon Smale is an exceptionally well-regarded consultant gastroenterologist who specialises in irritable bowel syndrome, colonoscopy, abdominal pain, gastroscopy, diarrhoea, and constipation, amongst many other gastrointestinal-related conditions. He is currently practising at the Nuffield Health York Hospital.
Impressively, Dr Smale, who has a strong interest and high level of expertise in heartburn, indigestion, rectal bleeding, and abdominal swelling, was awarded the York Press Healthcare Hero Award (for providing excellence in patient care) in 2009. Between 2014 and early 2016, he held the position as medical director of a digital health start-up which provided integrated behavioural change programs for patients suffering from chronic disease.
Dr Smale is the current medical director of gastrointestinal medicine and surgery at Manchester Royal Infirmary, and has published extensively within peer-reviewed journals and publications. He undertook much of his specialist gastroenterology training at King’s College Hospital in London.
Impressively, Dr Smale, who has a strong interest and high level of expertise in heartburn, indigestion, rectal bleeding, and abdominal swelling, was awarded the York Press Healthcare Hero Award (for providing excellence in patient care) in 2009. Between 2014 and early 2016, he held the position as medical director of a digital health start-up which provided integrated behavioural change programs for patients suffering from chronic disease.
Dr Smale is the current medical director of gastrointestinal medicine and surgery at Manchester Royal Infirmary, and has published extensively within peer-reviewed journals and publications. He undertook much of his specialist gastroenterology training at King’s College Hospital in London.
Clinics

Nuffield Health York Hospital
York, Haxby Rd, Clifton, York YO31 8TA,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 29 years of experience
- Consultant Gastroenterologist, Nuffield Health York Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Physicians
Education
- B Med Sci, Nottingham University (1992)
- BM BS, Medicine, Nottingham University (1992)
Positions in organisations
- Clinical Director, Gastrointestinal Medicine and Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary (2019 - present)
- Chief Executive, More Than Just Medicine Limited (2016 - present)
Publications and conferences
- You can see Dr Smale's publications on ResearchGate.
Prizes and awards
- York Press Healthcare Hero Award (2009)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 3669215
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- The epitome of a great Consultant. The type of person where you have the utmost confidence in their expertise, prowess, proficiency and that they will do their absolute best to help you. Caring and understanding. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Smale.
- Brilliant