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Professional statement
Dr Sebastian Barton is a highly experienced gastroenterologist at The Chaucer Hospital. He specialises in colonoscopy, gastroscopy, bowel disturbance, abdominal pain, indigestion, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
He grew up in Canterbury and excelled academically, being Senior Scholar at the Kings School and then winning a scholarship to Cambridge University. After graduating in 1987, he worked in various junior medical roles in Cambridge, Norwich, and Southampton before specialising in Gastroenterology in London, training at hospitals including the Royal London, Royal Free, and St Bartholomew’s.
During his career, Sebastian researched Helicobacter pylori infection, being awarded an MD degree from the University of Cambridge and becoming a lecturer in Medicine at the University of London. He later served as a Senior Registrar at prominent hospitals including the Royal Free, Royal London, and St Bartholomew’s.
He is highly skilled in various gastroenterological procedures, with particular expertise in colonoscopy, achieving a success rate of over 98% with excellent comfort scores.
Sebastian Barton's dedication to gastroenterology and patient care is evident through his extensive experience and commitment to excellence.