MBBS MRCP MSc
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29 years of experience
Cranbrook, TN17 4AX
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10 connections in healthcare
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by Dr Vimalendran Ratheesh, Mr Ahmed Hamouda
Live bookings available
29 years of experience
Cranbrook, TN17 4AX
(+4 more)
10 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Vimalendran Ratheesh, Mr Ahmed Hamouda
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Dr Phillip Mayhead is a Consultant Gastroenterologist with over 15 years of experience in the field. He completed his medical school training at King's College London and spent two years working in rural New South Wales, Australia, before returning to the UK to complete his higher medical training in General Medicine and Gastroenterology. He has been an accredited Bowel Cancer Screener (BCSP) for the past 9 years and is an examiner for the national BCS programme.
He has a friendly and proactive approach to the management of GI and liver related conditions, and is dedicated to spending time with patients to provide a clear explanation and management plan that offers peace of mind.
Dr Mayhead's areas of specialty include diagnostics of GI dysfunction, inflammatory bowel disease, functional GI disorders such as IBS, advanced endoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic), upper and lower GI dysfunction, small bowel disorders and capsule endoscopy, and the assessment and management of liver disorders.
He has completed a Master's Degree in Human Nutrition through Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia, and is interested in the treatment of pancreatic disorders and both upper and lower gastrointestinal symptom management.
Dr Mayhead is a member of the British Society of Gastroenterology and the British Medical Association.
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General Medical Council
No. 4428895
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 1997
MB BS 1997 University of London
MSc Human Nutrition University of Deakin
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£220Follow-up appointment
£140Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
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This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Dr Phillip Mayhead displays professional, friendly, and reassuring characteristics when interacting with patients, listening to their concerns and explaining all care. Procedures like gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and endoscopy receive praise for comfort and efficient execution, often involving sedation. Dr Mayhead undertakes thorough investigations and provides clear advice for gastroenterological conditions. Feedback identifies gastroscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopy, stomach pain, and heartburn as key themes.
Very nice man. Listens to you. Explains everything in detail and gives you every option available.
Dr Mayhead was very kind and understanding. He listened to my concerns and helped to put me at ease by ensuring that my symptoms were thoroughly investigated and suggested further tests to ensure nothing was missed.
Thank you Dr Mayhead for being so thorough and understanding. Thank you also to your excellent PA Katie Kind regards. Anne P.
Dr Mayhead is very professional and takes a thorough analytical approach to investigating the cause. He is empathetic and a good listener.
Very positive experience, Dr Mayhead answered all of my questions and discussed all of my options for treatment thoroughly and ensured that l understood. l highly recommend him.
He has a good bedside manner, and excellent level of expertise
Dr Mayhead took notice of my concerns regarding sedation following a previous sedation issue during a gastroscopy. Every care was taken. I suffered no ill effects from either the sedation or the colonoscopy.
This was my first appointment with Dr Mayhead, for an ongoing chronic illness. He was friendly and courteous, listened to what I had to say. Also, he had taken time to look back at my previous tests done in the NHS over several years. He explained clearly what he thought the problem was and what the next steps were in terms of investigation and treatment.
Established in his field Well respected Excellent clinician
23 Feb 2025
Dr Vimalendran Ratheesh
General PractitionerGreat with patients, extensive experience of gastro-intestinal problems and specifically reflux. A pleasure to work with. We have collaborated on setting up a service to diagnose reflux disease (Bravo pH monitoring)
09 Jan 2025
Mr Ahmed Hamouda
General Surgeon
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Dr Mayhead's specialities are Gastroscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, Hiatus hernia treatment and IBS treatment.
08 July 2024
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Dr Phillip Mayhead's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 200 reviews.
What languages does Dr Phillip Mayhead speak?
Dr Phillip Mayhead speaks English
Where is Dr Phillip Mayhead located?
Dr Phillip Mayhead primarily practices at Benenden Hospital, located at Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
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