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Dr John McLindon qualified from the University of Liverpool in 1986, trained in Liverpool and Manchester and was appointed to the post of Consultant Gastroenterologist at St Helens and Knowsley in 1990. He has been the Senior Medical Gastroenterologist in the Trust since then and has also been the Director of Medical Education for the Trust.
Dr McLindon has a particular interest in both luminal gastroenterology and hepatology and has expertise in the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, ERCP).
His clinical expertise extends to the prevention and management of gastrointestinal cancer, nutrition, management of conditions such as diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, Coeliac disease, indigestion, reflux disease and anaemia.
Dr McLindon is an accredited trainer for endoscopy and honorary senior lecturer at Liverpool University.
Fairfield Independent Hospital, Crank Road, Crank, St. Helens, WA11 7RS
Our private hospital offers treatments and services for those who live in St Helens, Merseyside and the Northwest
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You can either book an consultation via the online booking process, fill in the enquiry form, or give us a call at 0808 101 0337.
Find out how much private healthcare costs and how these prices break down.
Whether you have your own private medical insurance policy or are covered through your employer, we'll guide you through how to make a claim for treatment at a Circle Hospital.
The number one benefit of private healthcare for most people is that you'll experience a shorter waiting time for treatment. We don't have long waiting lists, and in general you'll simply get treatment as and when you need it.
As a private patient, you shouldn't experience long waits between appointments. We can usually offer you an initial consultation within days of you getting in touch, and we'll book you in for the treatments you need on a date and time that suits you.
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