Dr Gavin Johnson

Professional statement

Dr Gavin Johnson is a leading London consultant gastroenterologist and expert in medical education with over 15 years' experience in his field having trained in Newcastle, Sydney and London. He has an interest in general gastroenterology with an expert interest in interventional endoscopy, and conditions including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), pancreatic disease, biliary disease, and gallstones.

Dr Johnson has a strong background in medical education, and is the lead for gastroenterology teaching at UCL Medical School as well as the academic lead for year 4 of UCL Medical School and the Director of Undergraduate Education at UCL Hospitals. He is a former editor-in-chief of United European Gastroenterology eLearning. Dr Johnson has published a range of peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, focusing on both gastroenterology and medical education. He is committed to education, organising regular gastroenterology and endoscopy courses. 

Dr Johnson sits on the training committee for the UK Joint Advisory Group of Endoscopy and is leading on setting the UK standards for the certification process for ERCP and EUS.