Dr Jamie Barbour

Dr Jamie Barbour is a highly regarded Consultant Gastroenterologist and General Physician based in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom. He specialises in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, with a particular focus on advanced therapeutic endoscopy. Reassuring and professional, Dr Barbour is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, ensuring that individuals receive the most effective and minimally invasive treatments available for their digestive health.

With extensive expertise in advanced luminal endoscopy, Dr Barbour has been instrumental in developing and establishing cutting-edge regional services. He pioneered the local implementation of Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) and subsequently set up regional services for Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD). Furthermore, he is one of the key Specialists providing Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM), a highly specialised, minimally invasive procedure used to treat swallowing disorders such as achalasia, as well as early-stage cancers of the oesophagus and colon. His collaborative work in developing these advanced endoscopic techniques has been recognised nationally, reflecting his commitment to clinical excellence.

Dr Barbour qualified with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP). Committed to the advancement of medical education, he also holds a Certificate in Medical Education (Cert Med Ed). He plays a pivotal role in training the next generation of medical professionals, serving as a regional Endoscopy Training Lead and the Clinical Lead for the Federation of Training Centres. In this capacity, he regularly organises and teaches on endoscopy courses both nationally and internationally, contributing significantly to the standardisation and improvement of endoscopic training.