Dr Sean Weaver
MA PhD FRCP MSc
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33 years of experience
Bournemouth, BH1 1RW
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7 connections in healthcare
Live bookings available
33 years of experience
Bournemouth, BH1 1RW
(+2 more)
7 connections in healthcare
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About Dr Sean Weaver
Dr Sean Weaver is a highly experienced Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist. He has been a consultant for 20 years in Bournemouth.
Dr Weaver completed his medical training at the University of Oxford, graduating in 1993. His postgraduate training took him through esteemed institutions in Oxford, Bath, Cambridge, and Sydney, resulting in a PhD focused on inflammation during his specialist training in Bath. It was during this time that he developed a deep interest and expertise in IBD and advanced endoscopy techniques.
Since his appointment as a consultant in 2005, Dr. Weaver has been at the forefront of gastroenterology services in Bournemouth. He led the Inflammatory Bowel Disease service for 15 years, providing specialised care for patients with conditions such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr Weaver was also the first Bournemouth-based physician to achieve accreditation as a Bowel Cancer Screener, a role he held for 11 years.
Alongside his clinical work Dr Weaver has developed particlarly expertise in patient safety and quality improvement. He was the national lead for the Royal College of Physicians quality improvement programme in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). He went on to have national leadership roles and was deputy medical director and the national healthcare investigation body - HSIB, now HSSIB. He sits on the patient safety committee for the Royal College of Physicians. He is also the deputy medical director for the invited review service at the College. During this time he has qualified with a Masters in Leadership and Quality Improvement and was medical director for quality and safety at University Hospitals Dorset.
Dr. Weaver is deeply passionate about gastroenterology. He has experience in all aspects of medical gastroenterology with a special interest in the gut, inflammatory bowel disease and endoscopy. He is committed to providing personalised, patient-centred care, recognising the importance of co-created treatment plans that respect patient choice and promote shared decision-making. His approach reflects his belief in the evolving complexity of medicine and the need to balance medical expertise with individualised care.
Subspecialties
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
- General (Internal) Medicine
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4029863
Education
University of Oxford
Medicine
Graduated 1993
University of Oxford
Physiological Sciences
Graduated 1990
University of Bath
Immunology
Graduated 2001
Qualifications
BM BCh 1993 Oxford University
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Vitality
- Benenden Health
- WPA
- Bupa
- AXA Health
Fees
New appointment
£225Follow-up appointment
£135
Locations
Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital
67 Lansdowne Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH1 1RW
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Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton
Graham Road, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO14 0YG
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The Bournemouth Private Clinic Ltd
Royal Bournemouth Hospital Castle Lane, East Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH7 7DW
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Contact
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Reviews
AI Review Summary
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Dr Sean Weaver is a kind, excellent doctor providing patient care. His explanations of conditions, key procedures like surgery and tests, are clear. Patients feel reassured, respected, and confident from his thorough, knowledgeable approach. He often helps with Gut Health, Heartburn (Acid Reflux), and Diarrhoea.
Dr Weaver is clearly a highly experienced expert in this field. He had taken time to read my notes before the appointment and was fully focussed on my issues. He made me feel very comfortable and listened to me intently before explaining everything and helping me to make a plan to resolve and support my problem. I cannot recommend highly enough. Do not hesitate to make an appointment.
Dr Weaver established a professional and empathetic relationship very quickly. My current medication made me less lucid than normal and Dr Weaver kept focussed with sensitivty. He listened, provided advice andIi left feeling confident and assured.
It is always a pleasure to see Dr Weaver . He puts you at ease very quickly , listens very well and is easy to talk to. He is very thorough and considered so you always come away feeling he has done his very best to help you.
Dr Weaver understood the reason why I wanted a second opinion. His explanation of my condition was excellent and enabled me to make informed choices. I am very grateful to him I don’t feel that I’m a nuisance and I have gained confidence to deal with my condition
Good to speak to a doctor who took an interest in my problems and explained everything clearly
Dr Weaver was extremely pleasant and friendly. He was very empathetic and used appropriate language when discussing sensitive symptoms. He is clearly very knowledgeable and gave very accessible explanations. Dr Weaver gave a selections of options and was transparent in his understanding of patient involvement in decisions. I felt considered, respected, reassured and listened to.
Dr weaver, his secretary Lauren have been wonderful. Great communication, empathy, care and understanding throughout my booking of appointments to actual appointments and the surgical procedure.
Dr Weaver was excellent throughout all my appointments He was very specific in asking for symptoms and gave me the opportunity to seek treatment that has 100% improved my condition that now gives me a better lifestyle He is a very genuine person and I would highly recommend him The communication from his team was also excellent. Thank you Lauren for always promptly answering any questions or concerns that I had
I found Mr Weaver very easy to talk to, he explained everything in detail And was happy to answer any questions.
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Dr Sean Weaver's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 27 reviews.
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Dr Sean Weaver speaks English
Where is Dr Sean Weaver located?
Dr Sean Weaver primarily practices at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, located at 67 Lansdowne Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH1 1RW
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Dr Sean Weaver is working Friday (08:30 - 16:00)
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