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When do I need to have my gallstones removed?
Gallstones are a relatively common condition - but do you always need to have them removed...
Dr Matthew Foxton
BSc MD FRCP
GMC: 4191221Professional statement
Dr Matthew Foxton is a highly experienced consultant hepatologist and gastroenterologist with private clinics at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Chelsea Outpatient Centre and Chiswick Medical Centre. Among his areas of expertise are the treatment of fatty liver disease and hepatitis, using FibroScan, endoscopies and interpreting abnormal liver function tests.
Dr Foxton qualified from St George’s Hospital Medical School in 1995 and undertook specialist training in gastroenterology in South East London, where he gained sub-speciality accreditation in hepatology in 2007. He was awarded an MD from the University of London in 2009, following the submission of his thesis on hepatitis C recurrence after liver transplantation.
Dr Foxton was appointed as gastroenterology consultant at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich in 2007 and took up a post as consultant hepatologist at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and King's College Hospital in 2010. In 2011 he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. He has a particular interest in new treatments for viral hepatitis, early detection of liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma. He has contributed to numerous publications, some of which can be seen on PubMed.
Clinics
- Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
- Chelsea Outpatient Centre
- Chiswick Medical Centre
- The Lister Hospital
- Digestive Health, Welbeck London
Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 30 years of experience
- Consultant Hepatologist, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, NHS (present)
Subspecialties
- Fatty liver
- Abnormal liver function tests
Professional memberships
- British Society of Gastroenterology
- British Association for the Study of the Liver
Education
- FRCP, Royal College of Physicians (2011)
- MD, University of London (2009)
Positions in organisations
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
Publications and conferences
- Numerous publications, some of which can be found via PubMed.
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4191221
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- Treatment of the staff
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- it was extremely helpful to talk with the doctor and to have SOMEONE WTH WHOM TO MAKE A FORWARD PLAN. I FOUND HIM WARM AND ACCESSIBLE AND I FELT LISTENED TO. THE APPOINTMENT ON THE 27TH JUNE WAS CHANGED TO THE 1ST JULY.
- Very professional and caring. Spent a lot of time explaining my condition to me and carried out the scan himself at the appointment, which was super convenient. 100% confident in his care
- I’ve been seeing Dr Foxton for years. He has a calming presence and takes the time to explain everything. He listens to your concerns and makes an informed plan of next steps. I would recommend Dr Foxton for any and all gastro or liver related problems without hesitation.
- great chairside manner and communication skill, explained everything very clearly
- Great doctor
- Dr Foxton is an excellent listener and very thorough in his approach, resulting in a very positive patient experience. Highly recommended.
- excellent care and a pragmatic approach
- Dr. Foxton is simply amazing! His bedside manner is top-notch and he made me feel heard and cared for throughout my entire appointment. I highly recommend this doctor to anyone in need of medical attention