MBBS, FRCP
Gastroenterologist
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23 years of experience
Cambridge, CB2 8AF
16 connections in healthcare
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by Dr Babur Javaid, Dr. Syed Hassan and 3 other professionals
Live bookings available
23 years of experience
Cambridge, CB2 8AF
16 connections in healthcare
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by Dr Babur Javaid, Dr. Syed Hassan and 3 other professionals
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Dr Gareth Corbett is a Consultant Gastroenterologist based in Cambridge. He is the clinical director for digestive diseases at Addenbrooke's Hospital. He graduated with his primary medical degree from the University of London in 2002, before going on to specialise in conditions affecting the digestive tract. He has extensive experience working with gastrointestinal diseases, and has a particular interest in dietary manipulation as a way of controlling irritable bowel syndrome and other abdominal pain disorders. He is also a bower cancer screening expert adept in advanced endoscopy and colonoscopy techniques. He is an expert biliary endoscopist, providing ERCP and cholangioscopy. He also offers capsule endoscopy for diagnosis of small bowel disease.
Aside from this, Dr Corbett has significant experience in Aviation Medicine, and has written a chapter focusing on gastroenterology in the world renowned Ernsting's Aviation and Space Medicine. He has experience in military and civilian aviation medicine and the impact of gastrointestinal on flying.
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University of London
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Graduated 2002
MBBS - University of London - 2002
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Dr Corbett deserves 6/5 stars! I cannot begin to thank him enough for how much he's helped me. I have been struggling with something for the past 13 years and been dismissed by endless doctors and made to cope with my symptoms. After 1 consultation with Dr Corbett he believed he knew what could be causing my symptoms and gave me a very effective treatment. I am now able to live my life again and I am so incredibly grateful! He is so caring, knowledgeable, makes you feel heard, and is simply one of the best doctors I have ever come into contact with. Thank you again Dr Corbett.
I first met Dr Corbett in March 2024; he told me that there would need to be a process to diagnose the root cause of my issue the result of the process & dealing with Dr Corbett has been truly life changing. Background to the issue, for around 10 years I had been suffering from increasingly bad symptoms of IBS, this was the diagnosis from a number of medical specialists, who advised it was my diet & advised the FODMAP diet, which I followed unfortunately no improvement seen. As a job I travelled extensively for work, so flights, trains, cars journeys were a real nightmare, as constantly needing to be aware of locations of bathrooms/toilets etc. Meals out / family trips to cinema etc were also a very challenging experience, as no matter what I ate all had the same result, therefore life was incredibly miserable. I then decided to do research for another Gastro Consultant for another opinion, finding Dr Corbett was like finding diamonds & gold. From my first consultation I explained what I had been through and what effects my condition was having with my life, I knew he was going to help as he was the first person who really listened to me & appeared to understand what I was going through. He explained that we would be going through a process to identify the root cause of my condition and what can be done to either cure or manage it. I went through several tests at Nuffield Hospital Cambridge, all of which were carried out in a timely manner, however despite these tests, they showed nothing material of why I was having the issues. I then attended Cromwell Hospital in Lo...
Read moreDr Corbett has a great and professional manner which has shone through in all of my interactions.
I had no sedation when I had my colonoscopy & Dr Gareth Corbett made every effort to make it feel comfortable. Very professional!!
I had previously had a very bad experience under a different doctor, which is why I went to Dr Corbett and I’m very glad I did go to him because he’s absolutely the best Doctor. He is incredibly professional, and his manner is very kind and caring. I felt I was in completely safe hands with the Dr. Corbett and his team. It was a totally different experience to what I had previously had to endure and I’m so glad I have now changed to Dr Corbett.
After rectal bleeding, inflammation markers and bad stomach pains, Dr Gareth Corbett saw me within days and then carried out a colonoscopy a week later. Not only was my care done so quickly, it was done with a caring and attentive manner. Diverticular disease was found. Adjacent to this, my 18 year old daughter saw Mr Corbett from Dec 24 to Feb 25. My daughter had felt very down and not believed with her many symptoms in the last year, but Dr Corbett was knowledgeable, listened attentively, empathised and was very thorough. His bedside manner was lovely. Due to my concern, he saw her on a weekend appointment, 3 days before Christmas! He didn't rush her at all. He due diligently requested a pelvic MRI as well as bowel, which identified a separate gynaecological issue. He also directed her to the iron infusion specialist Dr Andrew Klein after suffering with anemia for the last year. This iron infusion has helped her immensely in her energy levels. Dr Klein was lovely too. If you need to see a gastro specialist, Dr Corbett is your man.
Great attention and knowledge, really happy with him.
Outstanding experience and would highly recommend Dr Corbett
Dr Corbett is truly amazing. After suffering for so many years with no diagnosis, Dr Corbett got to the bottom of it. He was kind, caring and so reassuring.
Such a kind, caring, compassionate and knowledgeable doctor.

Dr Babur Javaid
GastroenterologistDr Corbett is a well respected gastroenterologist with a wealth of knowledge and a reputation for providing great service to his patients
12 Jul 2025
Dr. Syed Hassan
Respiratory Doctor
Mr Mark Latimer
Orthopaedic SurgeonDr Corbett and I were at medical school together. He has built up a reputation in Cambridge as a fantastic clinician, and his endoscopy skills are very much in demand. When friends and family need his expertise I have no hesitation in recommending Dr Corbett.
21 Feb 2024
Dr Philip Alexander
Ophthalmologist
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In this video, Dr Corbett shares his patient-focused approach to gastroenterology — listening carefully, providing clear explanations, and creating personalised treatment plans for better digestive health.
01 October 2025
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In this video, Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Gareth Corbett explains diagnostic gastroscopy, an endoscopic procedure used to examine the stomach, oesophagus, and duodenum. He discusses what the procedure involves, how conscious sedation works, the conditions it can detect such as ulcers, reflux, or cancer, and what patients can expect during recovery.
01 October 2025
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What are Dr Gareth Corbett's reviews like?
Dr Gareth Corbett's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 20 reviews.
What languages does Dr Gareth Corbett speak?
Dr Gareth Corbett speaks English
Where is Dr Gareth Corbett located?
Dr Gareth Corbett primarily practices at Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, located at 4 Trumpington Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 8AF
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