Mr
Mr James Catton
General Surgery
About
• Circle Nottingham
• Spire Nottingham Hospital
• The Park Hospital
• Woodthorpe Hospital
Mr Catton specialises in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery and performs advanced procedures including laparoscopic gastrectomy and oesophagectomy. He also uses keyhole surgery for the majority of general surgical procedures, including hernia repair and gallbladder surgery. Additionally, he has great expertise in the surgical treatment of gastro-oesophageal (acid) reflux. His research interest is in enhanced recovery after surgery.
Mr Catton gained his medical degree from the University of Leeds in 1994 before going on to achieve an MD followed by fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons.
He is a member of the British Medical Association, the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons (AUGIS), the British Association of Parental and Enteral Nutrition, and the European Society of Parental and Enteral Nutrition.
He has clinical interests in the following areas:
• Hernias, including inguinal hernia;
• Upper gastro-intestinal disease;
• Laparoscopic procedures (keyhole surgery;
• Oesophagogastic cancer;
• Oesophageal surgery;
• Gall bladder
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr James Catton
Education & training
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2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2009–2013 Residency · General Surgery
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2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,552 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,966 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,822 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,857 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 120 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 19 · i10: 8
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.7568/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39282237 · cited by 16
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.2151/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30812132 · cited by 106
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.9965/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31335077 · cited by 188
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2014
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2014
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2014
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a general surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.james.catton@euroclinics.example