Dr. Sam Pannick
MB BS MRCP PhD
Live bookings available
19 years of experience
London, NW8 9LE
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88 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr David Simon, Mr Edward Ibrahim and 23 other professionals
Live bookings available
19 years of experience
London, NW8 9LE
(+2 more)
88 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr David Simon, Mr Edward Ibrahim and 23 other professionals
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Contact
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About Dr. Sam Pannick
Dr Pannick is a specialist in colonoscopy and bowel cancer screening. He is a consultant gastroenterologist and endoscopist, practising in London and Hertfordshire.
Dr Pannick is a nationally accredited colonoscopist for the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. He is also a specialist in the management of a broad range of conditions, including heartburn, reflux, abdominal pain and bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.
He performs hundreds of endoscopic procedures each year, including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, wireless capsule endoscopy, and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.
His NHS practice is at the West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. From 2019-2025, he was a consultant gastroenterologist, bowel cancer screening colonoscopist and nutrition lead at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr Pannick qualified at the University of Cambridge and University College London, graduating with Distinction in Clinical Practice. He holds a PhD in the organisational delivery of medical care, from Imperial College London. Dr Pannick has published papers in some of the world's leading medical journals, including the BMJ and JAMA Internal Medicine, and was a finalist in the Health Service Journal awards.
Subspecialties
- Neuro-Gastroenterology
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6164376
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 2007
University of Cambridge
Neuroscience
Graduated 2004
Imperial College London
Organisational healthcare
Graduated 2016
Qualifications
- Master of Arts, University of Cambridge
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, with Distinction in Clinical Practice - University College London
- Diploma of Membership, Royal College of Physicians
- Doctor of Philosophy, Imperial College London
Publications
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Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- General and Medical
- Freedom Health Insurance
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Saga Health Insurance
- Aetna
- Vitality
- Aviva Health
- Bupa
- Bupa Fee Assured
- The Exeter
- AXA Health
- WPA
- Cigna
- Healix Health Services
Fees
New appointment
£325Follow-up appointment
£245
Locations
HCA Healthcare UK The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place, St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9LE
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HCA Healthcare UK The Wellington Hospital Outpatients
15-17 Lodge Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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HCA Healthcare UK Elstree Waterfront Outpatients
The Waterfront Beaufort House Elstree Road, Elstree, United Kingdom, WD6 3BS
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Reviews
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Dr. Sam Pannick is professional and reassuring with patients. He gives clear explanations for procedures such as gastroscopy and colonoscopy, making experiences smooth and comfortable for patients. Dr. Pannick offers thorough diagnoses, thoughtful care, and comprehensive plans, showing excellent listening skills and expertise. Stomach pain, colonoscopies, and endoscopies represent common areas of Dr. Pannick's practice.
Dr Pannick was warm, friendly and reassuring throughout my procedure. He explained everything as we went and I was pleased to have a written report to take with me. Thank you to Dr Pannick and the team for keeping me calm and relaxed.
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I had a routine colonoscopy. From our first meeting Dr. Pannick was kind, , and generally pleasant to speak with. The procedure itself was efficient and his team was unsurprisingly very kind and professional.
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Very pleasant and discussed all results clearly
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Dr Pannick was great both during and after the procedure. I was really well taken care of. The only minus was the lack of communication in terms of how I needed to prepare, what time to be at the hospital and so on.
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I am very happy with the care that I received from Dr Pannick and his team. Dr Pannick is very knowledgeable, very professional and responded to my queries very clearly. He is very thorough in his approach and made me feel at ease. I did not experience any discomfort during and after the colonoscopy procedure thanks to Dr Pannick’s expertise and skills. I would highly recommend Dr Pannick.
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Excellent care, support and treatment provided pre and post endoscopy.
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I was very satisfied with my experience with Dr Pannick. He was professional, thorough and had a very reassuring manner. He took the time to listen and explain everything clearly, which immediately put me at ease. I felt very well looked after and would happily recommend him.
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Dr Pannick and the team very nice as well as being highly professional I would highly recommend Dr Pannick and the team at the Wellington
Very clear and thorough. Carried out all checks there and then. Listened to my concerns and responded to my queries and followed up with a plan of action going forward. Would definitely recommend to others.
Skill Endorsements
Excellent clinician and expert endoscopist.
15 Oct 2026
Dr David Simon
GastroenterologistHighly respected colleague in his field
08 Oct 2026
Mr Edward Ibrahim
Orthopaedic SurgeonSam is a highly respected colleague, who has consistent excellent patient feedback and high quality patient care. Highly recommended
21 Aug 2026
Miss Elaine Cheung
Obstetrician & GynaecologistExcellent clinician. Great bedside manner.
12 Jun 2026
Dr Jane Benn
General Practitioner
Most recent videos
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13 August 2023
Bowel cancer screening in 3 minutes!
Want to find out more about bowel cancer screening? Dr Sam Pannick, Consultant Gastroenterologist, talks you through bowel cancer screening in 3 minutes.
20 December 2026
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Diagnosing IBS
Diagnosing IBS is a clinical judgement, not a mystery. We have international criteria to make sure we're interpreting symptoms properly, and do a limited panel of checks to make sure we're not missing a common IBS mimics. Irritable bowel syndrome should be a positive diagnosis, guiding your treatment in a way that makes sense to you.
24 January 2026
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FAQ
What are Dr. Sam Pannick's reviews like?
Dr. Sam Pannick's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 166 reviews.
What languages does Dr. Sam Pannick speak?
Dr. Sam Pannick speaks English
Where is Dr. Sam Pannick located?
Dr. Sam Pannick primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK The Wellington Hospital, located at 8A Wellington Place, St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9LE
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What are Dr. Sam Pannick working hours?
Dr. Sam Pannick is working Wednesday (08:00 - 11:00, 09:00 - 12:00), Friday (08:00 - 11:00)
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