Professor Thomson – Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist in London

Specialist in Children’s Gastrointestinal, Liver & Endoscopic Care

Professor Mike Thomson MBChB DCH FRCP FRCPCH MD was trained initially in Paediatrics before specialising in Paediatric Gastroenterology. His expertise also extends across Paediatric Hepatology and Paediatric Nutrition, giving him a broad understanding of children’s digestive, liver and nutritional disorders. 

He began his consultant career at the Centre for Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at the Royal Free Hospital, where he worked for nearly 10 years. In 2004, he moved to the Centre for Paediatric Gastroenterology at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, where he has continued to advance the field through clinical care, teaching, and research. 

Today, Professor Thomson provides private consultations for a wide range of gut problems in children and offers access to advanced gut investigations including diagnostic endoscopy, capsule endoscopy and nutritional assessments. His practice is dedicated to delivering personalised care for children and families, supported by decades of clinical and academic excellence. 

Professor Thomson has worked at The Portland Hospital in Central London for the last 30 years and now does so three days a week. He also works at Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield outside normal NHS working hours. 

Common Gut Problems in Children

Does your child suffer from abdominal pain, reflux, constipation, diarrhoea, inflammatory bowel disease, or nutritional difficulties? Professor Thomson offers expert diagnosis and management for a wide range of paediatric digestive issues.

Specialist Gut Investigations

Advanced diagnostic tests such as endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, pH studies, imaging and biopsies are essential tools in identifying gut disorders in children. Professor Thomson uses these to ensure accurate and timely diagnoses.

Need Specialist Help?

If your child is experiencing digestive symptoms or has been referred for gut investigation, don’t wait. Reach out to schedule a consultation.

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