Mr Martin Sinclair

 Mr Martin Sinclair 

Consultant Upper GI & Hepatobiliary
Surgeon (FRCS, FRCS Gen Surg) 

Specialist in gallbladder, hernia, acid
reflux, and pancreatobiliary conditions.

Mr Martin Sinclair is a UK-trained consultant surgeon with 30+ years’
experience in upper gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB)
surgery. He provides clear, compassionate care from first assessment through
treatment and recovery, with a strong focus on safety and outcomes. 

Areas of expertise  

• Gallbladder & bile duct: gallstones, biliary colic, cholecystitis, bile duct stones 
• Upper GI: acid reflux/hiatus hernia, oesophageal & gastric problems 
• Pancreas & liver: acute pancreatitis, HPB disease assessment 
• General surgery: abdominal wall hernias, emergency upper-GI problems 

Why patients choose Mr Sinclair  

• Proven track record: Consultant Upper GI Surgeon at Ipswich Hospital since 2002 
• Leadership in quality & safety: Clinical Director of Surgery, Former Upper GI & HPB Cancer Lead, and Surgeon Champion for the ACS NSQIP quality improvement programme 
• National impact: Surgical Coordinator at NCEPOD, co-authoring UK reports that improved care for GI bleeding, acute pancreatitis, peri-operative diabetes, bowel obstruction and testicular torsion 
• International experience: Served as Chief of Surgery, Al Noor Hospital (Abu Dhabi) during a sabbatical year 
• Clear communication: Straightforward explanations, shared decision-making, and personalised treatment plans 

Training & background 

Born and educated in Scotland, Mr Sinclair graduated from the University of Glasgow (1991), completed surgical training in Glasgow, and achieved FRCS (RCPSG) in 1996. He moved to Cambridge in 1997 for senior training on the Oxford–Cambridge rotation, specialising in HPB and upper GI surgery, and obtained FRCS (General Surgery) in 2001. 

Research & quality improvement 

As NCEPOD Surgical Coordinator, Mr Sinclair has co-authored national reports on Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Bowel Obstruction, Testicular Torsion and Diabetesand Surgery, and is currently coordinating studies on the care of patients
with Sigmoid Volvulus.