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Mr Gary Spence

General Surgeon

32 years of experience

Belfast, BT9 5JH

8 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Seamus Murphy

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32 years of experience

Belfast, BT9 5JH

8 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Seamus Murphy

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About Mr Gary Spence

Mr Gary Spence is a renowned Consultant General Surgeon specialising in benign diseases and treatments of the upper gastrointestinal(GI) tract. He currently holds an NHS post at South Eastern Health and Social Caer Trust and practices privately with the Ulster Independent Clinic. Mr Spence helps those suffering from conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, biliary disease, gallstones, hernias and colonic issues.

He began his career with a degree in Biochemistry from Queens University in Belfast and continued his studies there and was awarded a Medical Degree 3 years later in 1994. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland in 1998 after completing an extensive training scheme in his chosen field before returning to Queens University to become a Doctor of Medicine in 2002. He completed a further fellowship in surgical training at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in South Australia in 2004. He is a professional member of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland and the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland. He remains heavily involved in research and has numerous publications throughout his career.

In his spare time, Mr Spence enjoys road cycling and keeping active.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

  • Endoscopy
  • Gastroscopy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Hernia Repair
  • Gastrointestinal Disease
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Benign Diseases of Upper GI Tract

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Subspecialties

  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
  • Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery
  • Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Laparoscopy
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Gastroscopy
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Endoscopy (OGD)
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Acid Reflux Surgery (Anti-Reflux Surgery)
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Nissen's Fundoplication
Appendicectomy
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Verruca, Moles and Skin Tags)
Gallstone Surgery
Open Hernia Repair
Lipoma Removal
Skin Lesion Treatments
Gallbladder Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Femoral Hernia
Gallstones
Lipoma
Pancreatitis
Appendicitis
Hernia
Hiatus Hernia
Achalasia Surgery

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4093880


Education

Queens University

Medicine

Graduated 1994


Qualifications

  • BSc Biochemistry Queens University Belfast 1991
  • MBBCh Queens University Belfast 1994
  • FRCS Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland 1998
  • MD Queens University Belfast 2002

Languages spoken

  • English

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Locations

Ulster Independent Clinic

245 Stranmillis Rd, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 5JH

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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
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Skill Endorsements

Gary is an excellent surgeon -dedicated and highly regarded by his colleagues and his patients.

02 Apr 2026
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Gastroscopy
Laparoscopy

Dr Seamus Murphy

Dr Seamus Murphy

Gastroenterologist
I have looked after their patients