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Specialises in

• General

• Hepatobiliary

• Upper GI surgery

About me

Specialist in gallbladder, hernia, acid reflux, and pancreatobiliary conditions.

Mr Martin Sinclair is a UK-trained consultant surgeon with 30+ years' experience in upper gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery. He provides clear, compassionate care from first assessment through treatment and recovery, with a strong focus on safety and outcomes.

Areas of expertise
� Gallbladder & bile duct: gallstones, biliary colic, cholecystitis, bile duct stones
� Upper GI: acid reflux/hiatus hernia, oesophageal & gastric problems
� Pancreas & liver: acute pancreatitis, HPB disease assessment
� General surgery: abdominal wall hernias, emergency upper-GI problems

Why patients choose Mr Sinclair
� Proven track record: Consultant Upper GI Surgeon at Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust since 2002
� Leadership in quality & safety: Clinical Director of Surgery, Former Upper GI & HPB Cancer Lead, and Surgeon Champion for the ACS NSQIP quality improvement programme
� National impact: Surgical Coordinator at NCEPOD, co-authoring UK reports that improved care for GI bleeding, acute pancreatitis, peri-operative diabetes, bowel obstruction and testicular torsion
� International experience: Served as Chief of Surgery, Al Noor Hospital (Abu Dhabi) during a sabbatical year
� Clear communication: Straightforward explanations, shared decision-making, and personalised treatment plans

Training & background
Born and educated in Scotland, Mr Sinclair graduated from the University of Glasgow (1991), completed surgical training in Glasgow, and achieved FRCS (RCPSG) in 1996. He moved to Cambridge in 1997 for senior training on the Oxford�Cambridge rotation, specialising in HPB and upper GI surgery, and obtained FRCS (General Surgery) in 2001.

Research & quality improvement
As NCEPOD Surgical Coordinator, Mr Sinclair has co-authored national reports on Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Bowel Obstruction, Testicular Torsion and Diabetes and Surgery, and is currently coordinating studies on the care of patients with Sigmoid Volvulus.

Areas of interest

Gallbladder surgery; Cholecystectomy; Hernia surgery; hiatus hernia; oesophageal reflux; Upper gastro-intestinal disease; Laparoscopic / keyhole surgery; Upper gastro-intestinal surgery; Pancreatobiliary diseases; endoscopy; gastroscopy; splenectomy; pancreas; liver diseases; duodenal ulcer; stomach & oesophageal cancer; pancreatitis; bile duct stones; jaundice; small bowel; colon; spleen

Medical secretaries

• Laura Ubbi
• Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital Foxhall Road Ipswich IP4 5SW
• 07384 449195
• laura.ubbi@nhs.net

Anaesthetists worked with

• Mr Martin Sinclair has worked with Dr Inthekab A Mohamed Ali at the following hospitals:

  • Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital (1-5)

• Mr Martin Sinclair has worked with Dr Senthil Nadarajan at the following hospitals:

  • Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital (1-5)