Dr Sebastian BartonGastroenterology in Canterbury
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.
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.
Clinics
The Chaucer Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Canterbury, Nackington Rd, Canterbury CT4 7AR,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 39 years of experience
- Consultant Gastroenterologist, The Chaucer Hospital (1999-present)
Subspecialties
- Altered bowel habit with/without rectal bleeding
- Inflammatory bowel disease
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London
- British Society of Gastroenterology
Education
- MD, University of Cambridge (1998)
- MB, University of Cambridge (1987)
Teaching posts
- Lecturer in Medicine, University of London
- Associate Professor in Medicine, St George's University Medical School
Positions in organisations
- Former National Advisor for Gastroenterology, St John's Ambulance
- National Medical Assessor for Endoscopy, JAG Committee, British Society of Gastroenterology
Publications and conferences
- You can read some of Dr Barton's academic work on research gate.
Prizes and awards
- Entrance Exhibition in Medicine, University of Cambridge (1981)
- Academic Scholar and Senior Scholar, The King's School, Canterbury
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 3359518
Reviews
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- Doctor Barton is highly professional and provided me a consultation that was very beneficial. His very calm approach, his listening skills and his simple style of questioning during my consultation enabled him to come to his conclusion regarding next steps, for which I very much appreciate. Highly recommended.
- Dr Barton was very pleasant. Easy to talk to, listening to my concerns. A positive and reassuring visit.
- After many years of undiagnosed gastric problems,previous gastroenterologists failed to identify my problem. I tried the private route and had an appointment with Dr Barton. His calm intelligent approach solved my problem,for which I am eternally grateful.
- Dr Barton is approachable, patient and understanding. He made a swift diagnosis and gave me a treatment plan, enabling me to manage my condition, eradicate the majority of my symptoms and therefore greatly enhancing my quality of life. Highly recommended.
- Dr Barton listened to all my comments and opinios answering my questions fully but suggesting an aspect of my IBS which I hadn't considered. His suggested diet change will hopefully solve my problem
- Staff were very helpful. Doctor Barton was very professional, understanding and kind. He listened to my health issues and provided me with best possible course of action to take regarding those issues. He not only advised me for the issues I went to see him but other matteraswell
- Exceptionally supportive and professional, but very easy to talk to and communicate one’s concerns . Informative as to one’s physical condition while understanding the stress and anxiety illness causes