Dr Johan van den Bogaerde

Dr Johan van den Bogaerde is a highly skilled Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist who provides comprehensive, patient-centred care for a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver conditions. With a clinical approach that is both evidence-based and deeply empathetic, he is dedicated to helping patients navigate complex digestive health issues. His broad clinical focus encompasses general gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel disease, and functional bowel disorders, ensuring that each patient receives a personalised and meticulous pathway to recovery.

As an expert in interventional endoscopy, Dr van den Bogaerde performs a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including colonoscopies, gastroscopies, and polyp resections. He has a particular interest in the gut microbiome and is a pioneer in utilising Faecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) therapy, particularly for patients experiencing recurrent infections. His clinical interests also extend to motility disturbances of the gut and oesophagus, hepatobiliary diseases, and non-surgical weight loss interventions such as gastric balloon procedures, which he supports through medically supervised lifestyle modification programmes.

Dr van den Bogaerde completed his undergraduate medical training in South Africa, qualifying with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Pretoria in 1985. He then pursued extensive postgraduate training and research in the United Kingdom, earning a PhD from Cambridge University. His academic achievements have been recognised with the Bradlow Scholarship and a Wellcome Fellowship. Dr van den Bogaerde holds several distinguished professional qualifications, including Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), Fellowship of the College of Physicians (FCP), and Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP).