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Dr Christopher Orton

Verified Respiratory Medicine London

Dr Christopher Orton

14 years of experience 5.0 (1 verified reviews)

9,853+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Christopher Orton at a glance

Dr Christopher Orton is a Respiratory Medicine practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 16+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2008). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. Christopher Orton is a highly skilled Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with a focus on the management of airways diseases, lung cancer, and interventional bronchoscopy. He earned his MBBS and a BSc in Biochemistry and Immunology from St George’s Hospital Medical School. Following that, Dr. Orton completed his general medical and respiratory specialty training in London, gaining valuable experience at prestigious teaching hospitals such as Hammersmith Hospital, St Mary’s Hospital, St George’s Hospital, and the Royal Brompton Hospital.
Dr. Orton also holds a PhD from Imperial College London, where his research focused on the effects of epithelial resurfacing with liquid nitrogen using Metered Cryospray in patients with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).
His current NHS base is at the Royal Brompton Hospital, a specialised heart and lung hospital, where he is a member of the lung cancer and interventional bronchoscopy unit.
Dr. Orton remains actively engaged in clinical research, with ongoing studies, supervision of PhD students, and publication of research papers in high-impact medical journals.
His clinical expertise covers various aspects of respiratory medicine, including but not limited to:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Pulmonary nodules
Emphysema
Asthma
Acute and chronic cough
Lung cancer
Diagnostic bronchoscopy techniques such as EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound guided transbronchial needle aspiration), navigation bronchoscopy, and cryobiopsy
Interventional bronchoscopy procedures including endobronchial valves, bronchial thermoplasty, thermal vapour ablation, and metered cryospray.
Dr. Christopher Orton is affiliated with professional organisations such as the British Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society, reflecting his commitment to excellence in the field of respiratory medicine.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Christopher Orton

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Respiratory Medicine
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Respiratory Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-830820 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Respiratory Medicine
#EB-AFBC2FD0 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,312
Annual physical exam 99395 2,726
Vaccination administration 90471 54
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 409

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Christopher Orton
HEADSHOT
Christopher Orton in consultation
IN OFFICE
Christopher Orton with the team
WITH TEAM
Christopher Orton at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 144s
Meet Christopher Orton

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Respiratory Medicine
    Christopher Orton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8818/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34515535 · cited by 24
  2. Long-term follow-up of Respiratory Medicine across GB
    Christopher Orton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9468/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35868558 · cited by 18

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Respiratory Medicine European Annual Congress (Respiratory Medicine) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Respiratory Medicine National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Respiratory Medicine — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Respiratory Medicine 2026-03-13 · 4 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a respiratory medicine? 2026-01-28 · 6 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · christopher.orton@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

1 verified reviews
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5★ 2
4★ 1
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1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Respiratory Medicine

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