Mr Michael Van Den Bossche
MD FRCS
37 years of experience
Southampton, SO16 6UY
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1 connection in healthcare
37 years of experience
Southampton, SO16 6UY
(+1 more)
1 connection in healthcare
About Mr Michael Van Den Bossche
Mr Michael van den Bossche is a consultant general surgeon based at Spire Southampton hospital.
He offers a range of general surgery procedures, including the following:
- Bowel surgery colostomy and ileostomy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- gallbladder or gallstone removal.
- Gastric band surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery
- Gastric Bypass Surgery
- gastroscopy
- haemorrhoid removal
- hernia surgery
- laparoscopy investigation and treatment.
- LINX system
At Spire Southampton hospital, he holds a weekly clinic for patients with obesity where he takes a multidisciplinary approach to provide patients with the best and safest treatment possible. Patients will be seen by the consultant surgeon as well as the anaesthetist, the bariatric dietitian, and the specialist bariatric nurse. Mr. Van den Bossche is a pioneer of the Fobi ring in the UK, which is a device that can be placed around the gastric pouch or gastric sleeve to minimise the risk of weight gain years after surgery. He is a specialist laparoscopic surgeon and offers a range of procedures, including hernia repair, gallbladder removal, and anti-reflux surgery. His signature procedure is the LINX operation, which is a simple treatment for heartburn and reflux using a bracelet with magnetic beads placed at the end of the oesophagus.
Mr. Van den Bossche gained his medical degree in 1989 and began performing obesity surgery in 1995 in Belgium. He was trained by Dr Jacques Himpens, who is the current president of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity. In 1999, he moved to the Channel Islands and, in 2005, implemented the bariatric surgery service at the Spire Hospital in Southampton together with Mr. Ian Bailey.
Subspecialties
- Lower GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
- Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery
- Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4596826
Education
Université Catholique de Louvain
Medicine
Graduated 1989
Qualifications
- MD 1989 Universite Catholique de Louvain
Memberships:
- AUGIS,
- BOMSS,
- ASMBS,
- SAGES
- IFSO
Languages spoken
- English
- French
Insurers
- General and Medical
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Freedom Health Insurance
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Healix Health Services
- Cigna
- Saga Health Insurance
- Bupa
- WPA
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- AXA Health
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- Aetna
- The PHC
- The Exeter
Fees
New appointment
£250Follow-up appointment
£200
Locations
Spire Southampton Hospital
Chalybeate Close, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO16 6UY
Opening hours
Facilities
Opening hours
Facilities
The Medical Specialist Group
Alexandra House, Les Frieteaux, St Martin’s, Guernsey, United Kingdom, GY1 3EX
Reviews
AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Mr Michael Van Den Bossche interacts with patients in a professional, clear, friendly, and understanding way. He provides detailed explanations for procedures such as gall bladder removal, hernia repair, and various colorectal surgeries, which helps patients feel at ease. Patients commend his empathy, outstanding aftercare, and the confidence he builds in his services. His expertise focuses on bowel health procedures and bariatric interventions, with many reporting life-changing outcomes.
He was very good at explaining everything that was happening and wat he was going to do
Thank you for the feedback. Much appreciated. Michael VDB
Very informative and explained in detail the procedure, feeling reassured
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I was diagnosed with Colorectal cancer, and from the moment I was introduced to Mr Van Den Bossche I knew I was in good hands. Everything was clearly explained to me and I had confidence in going forward with the surgery. Mr VDB performed a successful right Hemicolectomy on me in our local hospital and I had a relatively easy recovery.
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Mr Van Den Bossche was very personable and professional. He answered my questions with good justification and reassurance.
Mr Van den Bossche was excellent in every aspect of my career I honestly can recommend him . Honest great bedside manner and a surgeon you can actually speak to
Mr VDB is a typical no nonsense Belgian, straight talking, but at the same time professional, caring and exceptionally talented. He provides great advice and I’m glad he performed the much needed of to fix my problem Hemorrhoids.
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From the moment he greeted us, I knew I was dealing with the right consultant. He balances clear, straight talking with care and compassion. On the day of my surgery I was considerably less scared because I trusted him completely and he did not let me down. Post-op there wasn’t a day (inc weekends) when he wasn’t on the ward checking in on his patients, and when I found myself in A&E he took a call at 11.30pm on a Sunday to assist the emergency team with my care. He goes above and beyond every day, and I am very grateful my scan landed on his desk. Thank you Mr VDB
Mr VDB has been nothing but excellent, after an emergency operation which saved my life, he was so caring not only to me but my husband too who was extremely worried. He was very informative, yet reassuring leaving us feel at ease even wanting on cancer results with a fantastic sense of humour which makes everything a little easier when times feel tough.
Very clear explanation given ahead of the procedure, given in a friendly manner. Approachable and open to questions and answered all inquiries
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Mr Michael Van Den Bossche's overall patient rating is 4.92 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 187 reviews.
What languages does Mr Michael Van Den Bossche speak?
Mr Michael Van Den Bossche speaks English and French
Where is Mr Michael Van Den Bossche located?
Mr Michael Van Den Bossche primarily practices at Spire Southampton Hospital, located at Chalybeate Close, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO16 6UY
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