Trust score 8/100
Accepting new patients
Mr Richard Quinton
Endocrinology & Diabetes · Video Consultation
1,958+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
4
Publications
3
Languages spoken
About
For the past 21 years, Dr Quinton have been a full-time NHS Consultant Endocrinologist at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, and University Senior Lecturer at the Translational & Clinical Research Institute.
He was brought up in South London and qualified in Medicine from Cambridge University in 1988. Thereafter, he trained mainly in London, apart from for a year spent working in Rotterdan, The Netherlands on an Erasmus exchange programme.
He is a Fellow of the Edinburgh Royal College of Physicians, a Member of the British, European and American Endocrine Societies, and act as Treasurer to the Endocrinology Section of UEMS (European Union of Medical Specialists).
He sits on the Exam Board and standard Setting Group for the UK and European postgraduate Examinations in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.
He regularly teach and lecture on regional, national and international conferences and training courses in Endocrinology and related specialties.
He maintains strong links with several patient support groups, and supports the role of "expert patients" in helping other patients to navigate healthcare pathways that may appear complex or opaque.
He remains active in medical research and has authored nearly 200 publications, along with a prize-winning doctoral (MD) thesis from Cambridge University.
He is an internationally recognised authority in the area of Reproductive Endocrinology and have helped to draft several key national and international guidelines.
He works closely with colleagues based at Newcastle Fertility Centre and in the Northern region Gender Dysphoria Service.
He is fortunate to work with NHS Endocrinologist colleagues who are likewise major experts in their respective fields, and find himself constantly learning new things from my regular interactions with them.
He speaks Italian and French fluently and ais also able to readily read and understand medical correspondence in Spanish, German and Dutch.
He is married with three teenage children.
Ongoing Research Interests
Clinical and genetic aspects of Congenital Hypogonadotrophic Hypogonadism (IHH).
Optimisation of sex hormone replacement in hypogonadal men and women.
Cardiovascular safety profiles of testosterone and oestrogen replacement.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsSynacthen testing
Dexamethasone suppression testing
Hormone replacement therapy in men and women
Testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism) and replacement
Pituitary disorders
Disorders of puberty
Osteoporosis in younger men and women
Disorders of calcium metabolism, including vitamin D and parathyroids
Overactive and underactive thyroid gland
Thyroid and adrenal nodules
Overactive and underactive adrenal glands
He was brought up in South London and qualified in Medicine from Cambridge University in 1988. Thereafter, he trained mainly in London, apart from for a year spent working in Rotterdan, The Netherlands on an Erasmus exchange programme.
He is a Fellow of the Edinburgh Royal College of Physicians, a Member of the British, European and American Endocrine Societies, and act as Treasurer to the Endocrinology Section of UEMS (European Union of Medical Specialists).
He sits on the Exam Board and standard Setting Group for the UK and European postgraduate Examinations in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.
He regularly teach and lecture on regional, national and international conferences and training courses in Endocrinology and related specialties.
He maintains strong links with several patient support groups, and supports the role of "expert patients" in helping other patients to navigate healthcare pathways that may appear complex or opaque.
He remains active in medical research and has authored nearly 200 publications, along with a prize-winning doctoral (MD) thesis from Cambridge University.
He is an internationally recognised authority in the area of Reproductive Endocrinology and have helped to draft several key national and international guidelines.
He works closely with colleagues based at Newcastle Fertility Centre and in the Northern region Gender Dysphoria Service.
He is fortunate to work with NHS Endocrinologist colleagues who are likewise major experts in their respective fields, and find himself constantly learning new things from my regular interactions with them.
He speaks Italian and French fluently and ais also able to readily read and understand medical correspondence in Spanish, German and Dutch.
He is married with three teenage children.
Ongoing Research Interests
Clinical and genetic aspects of Congenital Hypogonadotrophic Hypogonadism (IHH).
Optimisation of sex hormone replacement in hypogonadal men and women.
Cardiovascular safety profiles of testosterone and oestrogen replacement.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsSynacthen testing
Dexamethasone suppression testing
Hormone replacement therapy in men and women
Testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism) and replacement
Pituitary disorders
Disorders of puberty
Osteoporosis in younger men and women
Disorders of calcium metabolism, including vitamin D and parathyroids
Overactive and underactive thyroid gland
Thyroid and adrenal nodules
Overactive and underactive adrenal glands
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Richard Quinton
Education & training
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2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2012–2016 Residency · Endocrinology & Diabetes
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Endocrinology & Diabetes
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,913 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,855 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,151 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,992 |
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: 15 · i10: 10
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Validation of clinical scoring in Endocrinology & Diabetes
DOI: 10.2895/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33535618 · cited by 73
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Long-term follow-up of Endocrinology & Diabetes across GB
DOI: 10.7557/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38916453 · cited by 59
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Endocrinology & Diabetes European Annual Congress (Endocrinology & Diabetes) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Endocrinology & Diabetes National Society Meeting · Video Consultation · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Endocrinology & Diabetes — Video Consultation · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2017
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2017
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 Endocrinology & Diabetes
- Awareness When should you see a endocrinology & diabetes?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · richard.quinton@euroclinics.example
