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Professor Daniel Forton

Verified Gastroenterology London

Professor Daniel Forton

5 years of experience 5.0 (11 verified reviews)

6,131+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
5
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Daniel Forton at a glance

Professor Daniel Forton is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 33+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2017). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Professor Daniel Forton is a highly respected London-based Consultant Hepatologist and Gastroenterologist, specialising in diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal system. He holds appointments at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and City St George's, University of London.

Professor Forton’s clinical expertise covers the medical and endoscopic management of liver, pancreaticobiliary and  digestive disorders. He is an accomplished endoscopist, performing a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography), as well as upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy.

Known for his patient-centred approach, Professor Forton takes time to listen carefully to his patients, seeking to understand their symptoms and concerns in detail. His aim is always to reach an accurate diagnosis and provide the most effective, evidence-based treatment while ensuring patients feel informed, supported, and at ease throughout their care. He is also frequently consulted for second opinions on complex cases.

After qualifying in Medicine from University College London in 1993, Professor Forton completed specialist training across leading London teaching hospitals. He undertook significant clinical and scientific research in viral hepatitis, earning his PhD from Imperial College London and the Dame Sheila Sherlock Research Medal for outstanding research in liver disease.. He was appointed as a Consultant in 2005, awarded a Professorship in 2021, and now brings decades of experience managing both common and complex gastrointestinal and liver conditions.

Professor Forton has held several senior leadership positions, including Clinical Director for Acute Medicine and Associate Medical Director for Research at St George’s Hospital. In these roles, he established and now directs the St George’s NIHR Clinical Research Facility.

He currently serves as Director of the South West London Hepatitis C Operational Delivery Network and leads an innovative community liver health programme, using mobile FibroScan technology to identify and assess liver disease in community populations. This initiative aims to improve early diagnosis and access to specialist care for individuals at risk of chronic liver conditions.

A passionate advocate for evidence-based medicine, Professor Forton continues to lead and collaborate on clinical trials of novel treatments across a range of liver diseases, ensuring his patients benefit from the latest medical advances.

He is a founding partner of the London Gastroetenterology Partnership (Office 0208 337 9609)

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

— Professor Daniel Forton

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  3. 2021–2022 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-568503 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-A40DC2A6 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 389
Annual physical exam 99395 2,347
Vaccination administration 90471 171
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 68

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 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Daniel Forton in consultation
IN OFFICE
Daniel Forton with the team
WITH TEAM
Daniel Forton at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 102s
Meet Daniel Forton

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Daniel Forton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9679/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31663858 · cited by 141
  2. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Daniel Forton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8201/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36095530 · cited by 175

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology 2026-03-23 · 10 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology? 2026-01-07 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.daniel.forton@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

11 verified reviews
5.00
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
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

Professor Daniel Forton's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Daniel Forton treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

Professor Daniel Forton is one of 792 gastroenterology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse gastroenterology doctors in United Kingdom →

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    Daniel Forton speaks English, French, German.

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