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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.
Patient reviews
P H. Verified Patient
26/07/2024
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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
K B. Verified Patient
25/07/2024
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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
K W. Verified Patient
10/07/2024
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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
L N. Verified Patient
08/05/2024
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Dr Barton treated me for IBS. He was sympathetic and listened carefully to me. On his advice my symptoms improved immeasurably. I would happily recommend him.