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Dr. Mary McStay

Dr. Mary McStay

Gastroenterologist

Colchester, CO4 5XR

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29 years of experience

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Verified profile

29 years of experience

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Patient Trust Score

5.00

7 patient reviews1 professional endorsement
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

15 recommendations for:

Bloating(2)
Constipation(2)
Rectal Bleeding(2)
Other(9)

Recent patient review

20 Apr 2024

Caring, informative and professional throughout.

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About

Dr Mary McStay is a Consultant Gastroenterologist specialising in endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome and neuroendocrine tumours based in Essex. She currently sees patients at Colchester General Hospital and private patients at Ramsay Oaks Hospital, Colchester.

Dr McStay completed her preclinical medical training at Cambridge University as well as her Honours degree in Pharmacology in 1991. She completed her undergraduate medical training at St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical School, London in 1994. Dr McStay did her specialist training in Gastroenterology in the North East Thames region and spent two years in full time research at the Neuroendocrine Tumour Unit at the Royal Free Hospital. She was awarded her research doctorate of medicine degree for her work by University College London in 2007.

Dr McStay has clinical expertise in all areas of gastroenterology. She has leads the small bowel and colon capsule service at Colchester Hospital and the Neuroendocrine Tumour service at ESNEFT. She is also a bowel cancer screening colonoscopist. She is principal investigator in a number of clinical trials.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Bloating (13%)
  • Constipation (13%)
  • Rectal Bleeding (13%)
  • Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach) (13%)
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) (13%)
  • Others (33%)

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

All conditions and treatments
  • Bloating
  • Constipation
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
  • Food Intolerance
  • Hiatus Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Stomach / Abdominal Pain
  • Barrett's Oesophagus
  • Cirrhosis
  • Bowel Cancer Screening
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopy (OGD)
  • Gastroscopy
  • Liver Function Tests
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Video Consultation

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4125903


Qualifications

BA Medical Sciences Tripos - Cambridge University, UK in 1991

MBBS - St Bartholomew's Medical School, UK in 1994

MD - University College London, UK in 2007

FRCP - Royal College of Physicians, UK in 2010


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £190
  • Follow-up appointment: £145

insurers
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Saga Insurance
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Legal & General
  • The Exeter
  • Cigna
  • Norwich Union
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Benenden

Location

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Oaks Hospital

4.89
(423)
120 Mile End Road, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO4 5XR
120 Mile End Road, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO4 5XR
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
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Friday
14:00 - 16:00
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Reviews

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Bloating (2)
Constipation (2)
Rectal Bleeding (2)
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach) (2)
Food Intolerance (1)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

7 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Caring, informative and professional throughout.

20 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Rectal Bleeding

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr MsStay was very professional with excellent interpersonal skills. Her approach was friendly and empathetic making me feel valued. From my history and examination she devised and explained clearly what my ongoing treatment plan would be to help identify my problem.

16 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
Stomach / Abdominal Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very personable, explains clearly,

13 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hiatus Hernia

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Caring and very informative. Dr McStay took the time to gain a clear understanding of my medical history. I feel very confident with her recommendations on how to move forward.

03 Nov 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Rectal Bleeding

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr McStay is friendly and direct, she is well experienced in her field. I have recommended Dr McStay to all my friends and colleagues who suffer with their stomach like I do!

25 Aug 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Bloating
Constipation
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

All good and on time.

22 Apr 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Bloating
Food Intolerance
Constipation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent efficient and caring

25 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
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Endorsements

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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) (1)
Stomach / Abdominal Pain (1)
Gastritis (1)

1 endorsement

Excellent opinion. Great diagnostics including colon and small bowel capsule. Wonderful team

22 Jan 2024
Endorsed for
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Gastritis
Stomach / Abdominal Pain

Mr Tan Arulampalam

General Surgery
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FAQ

What are Dr. Mary McStay's reviews like?

Dr. Mary McStay's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 7 reviews

What languages does Dr. Mary McStay speak?

Dr. Mary McStay speaks English

Where is Dr. Mary McStay located?

Dr. Mary McStay primarily practices at Oaks Hospital, located at 120 Mile End Road, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO4 5XR
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What are Dr. Mary McStay working hours?

Dr. Mary McStay is working Wednesday (14:00 - 18:00), Friday (14:00 - 16:00)

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