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Dr Joel Mawdsley

MBBS, FRCP, MD, BA (Cantab)

Gastroenterologist

Live bookings available

29 years of experience

London, SE1 2PR

(+6 more)

17 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr John O'Donohue

4.82

/5

(19 reviews)

Live bookings available

29 years of experience

London, SE1 2PR

(+6 more)

17 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr John O'Donohue

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Colonoscopy
6
Endoscopy (OGD)
2
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
2

Contact

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About Dr Joel Mawdsley

Dr Joel Mawdsley is a Consultant Gastroenterologist based in the internationally respected Inflammatory Bowel Disease Unit at Guys and St Thomas' where he is joint clinical lead. He studied pre-clinical medicine at Queens College Cambridge where he received a first-class honours degree in medical studies and won the Max Bull Prize for medicine. Dr Mawdsley was also an Honorary Lecturer at Imperial College and a Consultant at West Middlesex University Hospital where he was training lead for endoscopy.

Dr Mawdsley specialises in luminal gastroenterology, endoscopy and IBD. He was a clinical research fellow at the Royal London from 2005-2007 where he completed a Doctorate of Medicine on the role of stress and psychoneuroimmunology in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, publishing several high impact papers. He has maintained an active research interest being involved in clinical research studies in IBD and with a particular interest in the brain-gut axis.

Dr Mawdsley was a colonoscopist in the National Bowel Cancer Screening program for 3 years in the mid-2010s.


Subspecialties

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(21)
Skill Endorsements
(2)

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Colonoscopy
6
Endoscopy (OGD)
2
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
2
Gastroparesis
2
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
1
1
Blood in Stool / Rectal Bleeding (Haematochezia)
1
Stomach / Abdominal Pain
1
Bloating
1
Constipation
1
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
1
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
1
Bowel Cancer Screening
1
Gastroenterology
1
Crohn's Disease
1
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Gastritis
Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
Diarrhoea
Heartburn (Acid Reflux)
Diverticulitis
Oesophagitis
Reflux and Colic
Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
Functional Bowel Disease
Diverticular Disease
Coeliac Disease
Sigmoidoscopy
Enteroscopy
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Gastroscopy

Registered with

  • General Medical Council

    No. 4426790


Education

University of London

Medicine

Graduated 1997


Qualifications

  • MBBS
  • FRCP
  • MD
  • BA (Cantab)

Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • AXA Health
  • Bupa
  • General and Medical
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • Healix Health Services
  • Cigna
  • WPA
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality
  • Benenden Health
  • The Exeter
  • National Friendly

Fees

  • New appointment

    £350
  • Follow-up appointment

    £250
*May vary on location

Locations

HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital

27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR

4.83(5,577 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
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HCA UK at The Shard

St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS

4.83(5,278 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
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Welbeck

1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR

4.91(1,659 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital

53 Parkside Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom, SW19 5NX

4.82(1,420 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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The Runnymede Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

Guildford Road Ottershaw, Chertsey, United Kingdom, KT16 0RQ

4.89(874 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Syon Clinic (part of Circle Health Group)

941 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, United Kingdom, TW8 9DU

4.78(616 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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London Digestion

Suite 301 Emblem House, 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR

4.90(105 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Colonoscopy
6
Endoscopy (OGD)
2
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
2

Contact

Book online

Reviews

5
verified patient
10 Nov 2026

Very impressed with his thorough explanation of the medical condition. He gave advice about how to get the best care possible.

Patient seen for:
2.33
verified patient
17 Oct 2026

Limited value add Didn’t seem knowledgeable, didn’t know what exams to suggest or what to do. Had to consult with others and didn’t even suggest anything beyond what I had said to him (as a patient) already

5
verified patient
06 Oct 2026

Dr. Joel Mawdsley was exceptionally caring and compassionate. He took the time to listen to my concerns and provided clear advice along with the necessary tests, which made a huge difference in my care. I highly recommend him.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
11 Sep 2026

Enjoyed the visit and attentiveness

5
verified patient
05 Sep 2026

Very helpful, assuring, providing the medical guidance, and support I needed.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
06 Aug 2026

All good experience

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
23 Jun 2026

Excellent very kind, knowledgeable and provided clear explanations for questions.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
15 Jun 2026

Very caring and professional throughout listened carefully to my concerns. Felt in safe hands throughout.

Patient seen for:
4.33
verified patient
24 Apr 2026

Very professional, reassuring and listening to my concerns

5
verified patient
12 Feb 2026

As I mentioned previously, I was seen promptly by Dr Mawdsley, and dealt with efficiently and sympathetically.

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Skill Endorsements

Joel is an expert on the tertiary management of complicated inflammatory bowel disease and I have no hesitation in recommending him

26 Mar 2026
Endorsed for
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
Crohn's Disease

Dr John O'Donohue

Dr John O'Donohue

Gastroenterologist
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Dr Joel Mawdsley's reviews like?

Dr Joel Mawdsley's overall patient rating is 4.82 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 19 reviews.

What languages does Dr Joel Mawdsley speak?

Dr Joel Mawdsley speaks English

Where is Dr Joel Mawdsley located?

Dr Joel Mawdsley primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital, located at 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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