Dr John Lindsay
CCD, MD, FRCP Edin
30 years of experience
Belfast, BT9 7GX
(+2 more)
39 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Gary Spence, Mr Turlough Farnan and 2 other professionals
30 years of experience
Belfast, BT9 7GX
(+2 more)
39 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Gary Spence, Mr Turlough Farnan and 2 other professionals
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About Dr John Lindsay
Dr. John Lindsay is a Consultant Physician in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and General Medicine at the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust. His special interests include diabetes, osteoporosis, thyroid conditions, pituitary and adrenal diseases, and general medicine.
Dr. Lindsay graduated from Queen's University Belfast in 1996, where he also completed postgraduate training and diabetes research. He further honed his skills with a clinical fellowship at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. He was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) in 2009 and is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast.
As the clinical lead for the Belfast Osteoporosis & Bone Metabolism Service, Dr. Lindsay has dedicated much of his career to advancing the understanding and treatment of metabolic bone diseases. Research interests have included osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease, the role of GIP and GLP-1 in type 2 diabetes, and pituitary conditions including Cushing’s syndrome.
Subspecialties
- General (Internal) Medicine
- Endocrinology
- Diabetes
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Registered with
Royal College of Physicians
No. 4315816
General Medical Council
No. 4315816
Education
Queens University
Medicine
Graduated 1996
Qualifications
MB BCh Queens University of Belfast 1996
Publications
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20 / 04 / 2015
Treatment of adrenocorticotropin-dependent Cushing's syndrome: a consensus statement
Published in J Clin Endocrinol Metab.
18 / 05 / 2021
Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis During COVID-19: Systematic Review and Practical Guidance - Calcified Tissue International
Published in Calcified Tissue International
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Cigna
- Healix Health Services
- Vitality
- AXA Health
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- WPA
- Aviva Health
- Bupa
- Benenden Health
Fees
New appointment
£245Follow-up appointment
£165
Locations
Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast
801-815 Lisburn Road, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 7GX
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Facilities
Kingsbridge Diagnostic and Treatment Centre
Building One Dataworks King's Hall Life Sciences Park, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 6GW
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Ulster Independent Clinic
245 Stranmillis Rd, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 5JH
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AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Dr John Lindsay is a professional, pleasant, and helpful specialist. He listens carefully to patient concerns and explains everything clearly. Dr Lindsay conducts a thorough assessment, addressing queries and outlining treatment plans or next steps. He shows expertise in endocrinology, osteoporosis, and thyroid conditions, including precise blood test interpretation.
Dr Lindsay was very clear and concise in his explanation, to me, regarding my current health condition. He assured me, that there is a way forward, for me. I greatly appreciated his caring manner and candour.
Dr Lindsay was very thorough and explained next steps clearly.
Discussed thyroid function and anti TPO levels. Clear explanation given. Mr Lindsay was very reassuring and helpful.
I felt heard for the first time in years in a health check/visit regarding my hormones and issues.
Excellent consultation. Very professional and informative.
Went to visit the clinic in relation to fatigue/hormonal issues. Dr Lindsay was very polite and thorough in his investigations. Explained every thing to me and answered all my questions.
Dr Lindsay was very friendly and professional, explaining things clearly.
Very pleasant and took his time looking through history and potential things to rule out
Skill Endorsements
Excellent and thorough endocrinologist
01 Apr 2026MS
Mr Gary Spence
General SurgeonDr Lindsay is a fantastic colleague and doctor. I have referred many patients to him for endocrine assessments and I would have no hesitation in asking him to see a member of my own family.
28 Jul 2025
Mr Turlough Farnan
ENT SurgeonMC
Mr Gary Colleary
Orthopaedic Surgeonvery well respected endocrinologist
15 Jul 2025MM
Mr Geoff Mccracken
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
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Most recent articles
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Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis During COVID‑19: Systematic Review and Practical Guidance
Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis During COVID‑19
18 May 2021
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Real World Experience of Denosumab Treatment in the Belfast Osteoporosis Service
Denosumab (Prolia) treatment in Osteoporosis
11 October 2019
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Diabetes distress: understanding the hidden struggles of living with diabetes and exploring intervention strategies
Diabetes distress: understanding the hidden struggles of living with diabetes and exploring intervention strategies
31 March 2015
doi.org
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Dr John Lindsay's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 121 reviews.
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Dr John Lindsay speaks English
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Dr John Lindsay primarily practices at Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast, located at 801-815 Lisburn Road, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 7GX
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Dr John Lindsay is working Tuesday (18:15 - 21:00), Thursday (18:00 - 20:30), Friday (08:30 - 11:30, 08:30 - 11:30)
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