Dr Nicola Burch
MBChB FRCP FEBGH MSc
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25 years of experience
Coventry, CV2 2LQ
9 connections in healthcare
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by Dr Esther Unitt, Mr Vinod Menon
Live bookings available
25 years of experience
Coventry, CV2 2LQ
9 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Esther Unitt, Mr Vinod Menon
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About Dr Nicola Burch
Dr Nicola Burch is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Group Clinical Director for Medicine at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, where she was appointed in 2011. She also served as Clinical Lead for Gastroenterology from December 2018 to October 2022, and was Clinical Lead for Nutrition from 2011 to 2025.
Since her appointment, Dr Burch has played a central role in the transformation of gastroenterology, nutrition, and intestinal failure services at UHCW. Under her leadership, the Trust achieved Severe Intestinal Failure (SIF) Unit accreditation in 2022, becoming one of only two designated SIF centres in the West Midlands, serving a population of over 3 million people. She has also been instrumental in the development of endoscopy services, overseeing expansion from six to eight endoscopy rooms to meet growing clinical demand alongside wider departmental growth.
Dr Burch’s clinical expertise spans a broad range of gastrointestinal and nutritional conditions, with particular specialist interests in:
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Clinical nutrition and intestinal failure
- Functional bowel disorders
- Advanced endoscopy, including enteral feeding tube insertion
- Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of large polyps
She is an accredited bowel cancer screening endoscopist, providing high-level diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic care.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr Burch is committed to medical education, contributing regularly to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in gastroenterology and clinical nutrition.
At a national level, she has been actively involved in shaping policy and best practice. She served as a member of the Royal College of Physicians Advisory Committee on Nutrition and Health from 2021 to 2024 and is a longstanding member of the British Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, where she previously held the role of Honorary Treasurer (2015–2019). Dr Burch has contributed to several important national publications, including RCP Feeding at Risk Guidance and RCP Supporting People Who Have Eating and Drinking Difficulties.
Subspecialties
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6025024
Education
University of Leicester
Medicine
Graduated 2001
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Aviva Health
- Bupa
- Healix Health Services
- WPA
- Vitality
- AXA Health
Fees
New appointment
£250Follow-up appointment
£130
Locations
The Meriden Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)
University Hospital Site, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, United Kingdom, CV2 2LQ
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Reviews
AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Dr Nicola Burch provides professional, caring, and reassuring patient interactions. She gives clear explanations about conditions and listens to concerns. Patients feel at ease during appointments. Her work involves common conditions like colonoscopy, stomach pain, and inflammatory bowel disease.
My care under Doctor Burch has been exceptional, from initial consultation through to discharge. She put me at ease immediately. Doctor Burch is a very professional knowledgeable consultant. I’m so happy to have found her!
The whole experience couldn't have been better , Dr Burch was thorough, professional and caring , couldn't have asked for any more , thank you
Dr Burch has been fantastic from my very first appointment and through every interaction/appointment since, I can't stress enough how grateful I am to her for her approach, treatment and kindness. She made me feel completely comfortable and reassured at all times, she is extremely knowledgeable, is always happy to answer any questions I might have and has always made me feel I'm in good hands for my care. I am truly grateful to her.
Listened. Gave clear and concise information and advice. Excellent service.
Very caring professional lady. Explained the next step of my journey thoroughly.
Very calm atmosphere in the reception area. Staff on reception were extremely helpful. Consultation was carried out with empathic professional manner with a consultant who listened. She had been recommended to me and I can see why. Pharmacy was closed but the female receptionist on duty( Monday) arranged for a member of the nursing staff to give out my prescription which saved an additional trip back to the hospital. Parking was also free!
Dr burch was kind and caring listend to everything I said with great empathy gave me some reassurance I really needed but also made positive steps and plans to help me get to the bottom of what Is going on in my body .she was so supportive and put me at complete ease .
From start to finish I felt looked after and well cared for. Thank you!
Dr Burch was very professional and caring. She explained everything to me clearly and precise. However, I found the experience quite rushed. My cannula was put in incorrectly and it stung so they had to try again in a different vein. A couple of nurses looked into my little waiting area and said, “you’re not having sedation are you??” This made me feel even more anxious than I already was! The procedure was hurried. I had a few nurses putting different things on me at the same time. My air for my nose wasn’t on properly so I tried to move it into place while having my blood pressure taken so found it difficult. As I was turned over my hair was in my face and I worried about dribbling on it. So I moved it out of the way whilst having my sedation in my cannula. I just wouldn’t have minded a bit of a personal touch considering it is a private hospital.
Thanks so much for taking the time to review your procedure. I’m sorry to hear about some of the difficulties faced and will ensure this is fed back to the team for learning.
Skill Endorsements
I have worked with Dr Burch for many years. She is an excellent clinician and gastroenterologist. I would thoroughly recommend her.
09 Sep 2026
Dr Esther Unitt
GastroenterologistExcellent Consultant Gastroenterologist Lovely interaction with patients and colleagues Very knowledgable clinically and academically
04 Jun 2026
Mr Vinod Menon
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What are Dr Nicola Burch's reviews like?
Dr Nicola Burch's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 30 reviews.
What languages does Dr Nicola Burch speak?
Dr Nicola Burch speaks English
Where is Dr Nicola Burch located?
Dr Nicola Burch primarily practices at The Meriden Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at University Hospital Site, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, United Kingdom, CV2 2LQ
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