MBChB, DCH, FRCPCH, FRCP, MD
41 years of experience
London, W1W 5AH
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41 years of experience
London, W1W 5AH
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99 connections in healthcare
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by Dr Nitha Naqvi, Dr Elia Maalouf and 15 other professionals
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Professor Mike Thomson is a highly esteemed Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist, with over 40 years of experience. His expertise in paediatrics is second-to-none, particularly in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology. He has spent many years working as a consultant at some of the UK's leading children's hospitals, including those in London and Sheffield.
He will see your child and put ou and your family atease with fast, friendly and appropriate investigations where necessary and treatment as required. He combines common sense, and excellent bed side manner and a holistic approach to a family worried about gastro issues thattheir child may have. Growth and nutrition asre also his areas of interest. All comon GI problems are seen including abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation, reflux, food allergy and many more.
Professor Thomson is highly skilled in endoscopy and all other facets of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. He has gained extensive experience working across the UK and Australia, he previously spent time in Brisbane managing a world-renowned Paediatric Liver Transplant Programme. After completing this work in Brisbane, he returned to the United Kingdom in 1994 and devoted a significant amount of time to Birmingham Children's Hospital. In November 1995, he began working at the Royal Free Paediatric Gastroenterology Unit, which had been established by Professor John Walker-Smith - one of the pioneers of paediatric gastroenterology.
Professor Thomson continues to work hard in both Sheffield and London, as well as leading the National Centre of Paediatric Endoscopy Training - which trains Fellows/Trainees and more established Consultants from all over the world. In addition to this, he has single-handedly built up the UK's most comprehensive small bowel investigation service for children. This involves wireless capsule endoscopy and enteroscopy - two areas in which he is highly knowledgeable. Consequently, his expertise spans across all aspects of paediatric gastroenterology.
Professor Thomson's expertise in minimally invasive surgery and endoscopy have helped countless children receive early diagnosis and treatment for conditions like gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. He is a well-known speaker on these topics at conferences across the globe, and regularly provides expert advice to parent-run organisations like Living with Reflux.
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General Medical Council
No. 3096040
University of Aberdeen
Medicine
Graduated 1985
MB ChB - 1985, Aberdeen
DCH - October 1987, London
MRCP(Paeds) - September 1990, London
FRCPCH - July 1997, London
MD – October 1999, Brisbane, Australia
FRCP – June 2002, London
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£245205 – 209 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 5AH
312 Fulwood Rd, Sheffield, United Kingdom, S10 3BR
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Professor Mike Thomson is kind, professional, and reassuring with patients. He listens well and gives clear explanations. His thorough checks, including procedures like endoscopies and scans, often lead to swift, accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. Professor Thomson's expert guidance in paediatric consultations ensures children overcome complex gastrointestinal problems, including stomach pain and reflux.
Professor Mike Thomson has provided exceptional care for my 15-year-old son since he was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. From our very first appointment, Professor Thomson combined outstanding medical expertise with genuine kindness and compassion. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered every question patiently, and made what was an incredibly worrying time feel much more manageable. His calm and reassuring manner gave both my son and our family enormous confidence. As my son's care continues, we have always felt he is in the very best hands. Professor Thomson is not only an exceptional paediatric gastroenterologist but also someone who genuinely cares about his patients and their families. He is always approachable, responsive and willing to go the extra mile to make sure my son receives the very best care. Ulcerative colitis can be daunting, especially for a teenager, but Professor Thomson has helped us navigate every step of the journey with confidence and reassurance. We feel incredibly fortunate to have him looking after our son and are so grateful for his ongoing support. I would recommend Professor Thomson without hesitation to any family looking for an outstanding paediatric gastroenterologist.
I cannot recommend Professor Mike Thomson highly enough. From the moment I met him, he treated me with kindness, respect, and genuine compassion. He listened carefully to all of my concerns, explained everything clearly, and made me feel reassured throughout the consultation. His knowledge, professionalism, and dedication to his patients are truly outstanding. What touched me most was that he not only cared about my health, but also showed great understanding and compassion towards my young son, Abdullah. His support and generosity during a very difficult time meant more to us than words can express. I will never forget the kindness he showed to both of us. May God bless Professor Mike Thomson with continued good health, happiness, and every success. I pray that God rewards him abundantly for the care, compassion, and support he has given to me and my son. Thank you, Professor Thomson, for making such a positive difference in our lives. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone seeking exceptional medical care.
An amazing Consultant, extremely helpful and very knowledgeable

So kind of you to send this message. Very best wishes Prof Mike
Very helpful, efficient, and reassuring.

Thanks you for this kind and helpful feedback. V best wishes Prof Mike
Professor Thomson is an amazing consultant who helped our 5 year old who has suffered with life long constipation. He is direct and to the point and our daughter was very comfortable with him. I would highly recommend Prof Thomson

Brilliant. Thx so much and very happy that I could be of help. Do get in touch if you have any problems. Best wishes Prof Mike
Really thorough and helpul, and found an answer to my daughter's gastro symptoms that others had missed and overcomplicated.

Hi I’m very happy to hear that. Thank you very much for the positive feedback. It is always welcome to hear that we may have made a difference. Best wishes Prof Mike
Professor Thomson took a methodically approach when treating our son, we did not know what the issue was however, the approach taken led to a diagnosis and successful treatment. He provided direct responses to all the questions and the administration team behind him are also excellent! We would no doubt recommend Professor Thomson, he is extremely knowledgeable and although a man of few words , he listens and articulates his views concisely and provided us with the necessary information as we needed. We can’t thank him enough!

Thanks so much! I learnt over many years of paediatric practice that listening (to children AND parents) is the key - along with focussed questioning! I really appreciate your constructive and positive comments. Thank you Prof Mike
He has transformed my daughters life, she was struggling with severe constipation we had been in and out of hospital on the NHS, within the last 6 months she is a different child with the help of him and advice on medication. She was also still in nappies and we no longer have a nappy in sight!!

Fantastic news! Thanks for your great feedback. So pleased we have made so much progress together over a relatively short time. Best wishes Prof Mike
We’re so grateful to Professor Thomson for the care our son received. We’d been struggling for two years with NHS care, and had even seen another doctor privately, but nothing seemed to help with our 3-year-old’s abdominal pain and constipation, which was causing him real distress and affecting his everyday life. Professor Thomson kindly fitted us in at short notice and arranged an abdominal X-ray straight away — the first test our son had in all that time. Within just four weeks of starting the right treatment, we saw a huge improvement. Thanks to Professor Thomson’s knowledge and care, we now have the right plan in place and the appropriate referral to fully resolve things. Professor Thomson was kind, compassionate and truly listened. We were apprehensive to see another doctor but he made us feel at ease immediately. We can’t thank him enough and would absolutely recommend him to other families, without hesitation.

That is lovely to hear. I’m so happy that I was able to help in a constructive way way. Very best wishes Prof Mike
Professor Thomson is a wonderful man he has done more for my son in one visit than what any other Dr/consultant has done in years he’s a godsend to his profession and genuinely cares about the children he treats. Also his office staff Kate and Stacy are marvellous and have helped immensely i wish Prof and his team could be cloned and placed in every hospital in the country.

Wow. That is an amazingly lovely review. So glad we could help and I agree my PA team are stupendous. Thank you!
Dr Thomson is a well respected, experienced, compassionate consultant.
30 Jun 2026
Dr Nitha Naqvi
Paediatric CardiologistVery experienced and highly professional
02 Jun 2026
Dr Elia Maalouf
PaediatricianMike has been an invaluable expert opinion on my patients with gastroenterological issues. It has been a pleasure working with him to the benefit of the patients. Highly recommended.
14 Mar 2026DP
Dr Clarissa Pilkington
PaediatricianMy go to Paediatric gastroenterologist! Knowledgeable and accessible!
22 Jan 2026
Dr Fathima Mahomed
Paediatrician
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Professor Mike Thomson's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 45 reviews.
What languages does Professor Mike Thomson speak?
Professor Mike Thomson speaks English
Where is Professor Mike Thomson located?
Professor Mike Thomson primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK The Portland Hospital, located at 205 – 209 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 5AH
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Professor Mike Thomson is working Monday (10:00 - 18:00), Tuesday (09:00 - 20:00), Wednesday (09:00 - 18:00), Thursday (09:00 - 12:30)
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