Dr Sean Preston is Medical Director at The Princess Grace Hospital. He is a London-Based gastroenterologist specialising in the treatment of heartburn, irritable bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and endoscopy of the oesophagus, stomach, and colon. As the director of endoscopy at Barts Health NHS Trust, Dr Preston has significant expertise in all areas of gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and endoscopic ultrasound; he is also an accredited colonoscopist for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. At London Digestive Health, he works with a clinical team of gastroenterologists, GI surgeons, radiologists and dieticians from other London Teaching Hospitals.
Dr Preston is an advocate of gut health and uses diet, pre- and probiotics in order to achieve optimal bowel conditions. Dr Preston takes a patient-centred approach to his practice and ensures that patients have adequate time during their consultations to thoroughly explain their symptoms and understand any treatment options suggested. He has previously featured in the Tatler Doctors Guide of Britain's top 250 consultants.
Dr Preston gained his initial medical qualification from St Mary's Hospital Medical School and went on to complete his PhD at Cancer Research UK in London. Following this, he pursued a senior endoscopy fellowship in Sydney before completing specialist gastroenterology training at the Royal London Hospital. Dr Preston has written numerous papers and chapters in books on GI cancer and is currently conducting research into Barrett's oesophagus. He is also the Chair of Digestive Diseases and Renal Department at HCA Healthcare UK.
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106 reviews
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All good from start to finish
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Dr Preston was just so lovely, efficient, informative, cool and calm. The best experience with Dr Preston and he is a leading doctor for many reasons.
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A class act, my tests with Dr Preston were expertly carried out with fulsome discussion and communication both before and after. I greatly appreciated the care and talent with which he conducted my procedure. He made a challenging day very easy to get through. Thank you Dr Preston.
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A wonderful consultant, caring and knowledgeable. Made my colonoscopy an enjoyable experience - something I thought I’d never be able to write! Highly recommended.
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very good throughout
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A gifted clinician, excellent endoscopist and great bedside manner
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Explains everything really well
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All good. Very friendly, listened and explained
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Kind, approachable man
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Dr. Preston was helpful, friendly, prompt in finding the probable root cause of the underlying condition and performed the procedure in a timely and professional manner.
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Sean is my 'go to' for EUS
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What are Dr Sean Preston's reviews like?
Dr Sean Preston's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 106 reviews
What languages does Dr Sean Preston speak?
Dr Sean Preston speaks English
Where is Dr Sean Preston located?
Dr Sean Preston primarily practices at The Princess Grace Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at 42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY
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