Mr Scott McCain
MB BCh
General Surgeon
20 years of experience
Belfast, BT9 7GX
(+3 more)
1 connection in healthcare
20 years of experience
Belfast, BT9 7GX
(+3 more)
1 connection in healthcare
About Mr Scott McCain
Mr Scott McCain is an experienced consultant general surgeon who specialises in gastrointestinal surgery at the Ulster Independent Clinic and Kingsbridge Private Hospital in Belfast. He has practising privileges at the Ulster Independent Clinic and Kingsbridge Hospital Belfast (Maypole Clinic Holywood).
He has extensive experience and training in complex upper gastrointestinal surgery for cancer and benign disease, hepatobiliary surgery, and weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery).
In addition to his training in Northern Ireland, he also completed a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery in Sydney, Australia. Since then, he has continued to develop his skills in laparoscopic surgery for procedures such as hernia repair, gallstone removal, hiatus hernia repair, anti-reflux surgery, and weight loss surgery.
Outside of the hospital, he enjoys spending time with his family and his dog. He also enjoys hillwalking, cycling, and skiing
Treatments and areas of interest:
- Investigation of abdominal pain, swallowing problems, reflux, nausea, vomiting
- investigation and treatment for gastric and oesophageal cancer
- Hernia surgery, both open and laparoscopic (keyhole)
- Laparoscopic (keyhole) cholecystectomy (surgery for gallbladder or gallstones),
- Laparoscopic and open surgery for hiatus hernia, reflux, achalasia
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Weight loss or bariatric surgery
- Removal of skin lumps
Subspecialties
- Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery•
- Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery•
- Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery•
- Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery•
- Colorectal Surgery
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6139964
Education
Queens University
Medicine
Graduated 2005
Qualifications
- MB BCH Queens University Medical School 2005
- MD. Doctor of Medicine by Research Queens University Belfast. Informed Consent for general Surgery 2018
- Fellowship in Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, Australia 2018-2019
- JAG accredited Upper GI Endoscopist
- Member of the Association of Upper GI Surgeons (AUGIS)
- Member of the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS)
- Member of the International Federation of Surgery for Obesity (IFSO)
- Research and Audit Support Lead for the British Benign Upper GI Surgical Society
Languages spoken
- English
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £200
- Follow-up appointment: £140
Insurers
- Benenden Health
- Vitality
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- WPA
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Healix Health Services
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Aetna
Location
All locations for Mr Scott McCain
(13123)
801-815 Lisburn Road, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 7GX
(7899)
Church Hill house, Main Street, Ballykelly, United Kingdom, BT49 9HS
(4027)
Building One Dataworks King's Hall Life Sciences Park, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 6GW
Reviews
AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Mr Scott McCain is a professional, friendly, and excellent specialist in his patient interactions. He consistently provides clear explanations for various procedures, answering all questions, which leaves patients feeling at ease and confident in his care. His excellent communication extends to detailed pre and post-operative discussions. Patients frequently commend his expertise with hernia and endoscopy procedures.
Dr McCain explained how the operation would happen and was happy to answer any questions I had
Mr Scott McCain is the finest medical professional I've ever been under the care of.
Very professional yet friendly and beyond reassuring.
From my first consultation with Scot I knew he was the right surgeon for me his bedside manner was excellent very down to earth and through out my care before surgery and after he explained everything reassurance when I was nervous so over all I would highly recommend Scot a real gentleman
Had a great visit with Dr. Macain—professional, attentive, and thorough
Lovely man so easy to talk to and answered every question I had. Made me very comfortable and at ease .
Mr McCain is a wonderful surgeon. Mannerly and polite in all conversations with him. Listens to his patients and not completely risk adverse. He didn't leave me feeling like I was "too much of a risk" as other surgeons had.
He was very informative and honest in his assessment and explained all necessary steps required
FAQ
What are Mr Scott McCain's reviews like?
Mr Scott McCain's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 32 reviews.
What languages does Mr Scott McCain speak?
Mr Scott McCain speaks English
Where is Mr Scott McCain located?
Mr Scott McCain primarily practices at Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast, located at 801-815 Lisburn Road, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 7GX
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