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Mr David Johnston

Ear Nose Throat Surgery Harpenden

Mr David Johnston

15 years of experience

9,740+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr David Johnston at a glance

Mr David Johnston is an Ear Nose Throat Surgery practitioner based in Harpenden, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 45+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Harpenden, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr David Johnston completed his medical undergraduate training at Manchester University and St Andrews University. After graduating, he completed his Registrar Training at Guy's Hospital in London and was a Senior Fellow in Otolaryngology in Seattle, USA. He currently works as a Consultant ENT Surgeon, based within both The West Herts NHS Trust and The Luton and Dunstable NHS Trusts. His private outpatient clinics are based at the Spire Hospital in Harpenden; however, he also works at the Cobham Clinic.
He specialises in Paediatric ENT, sinus surgery and the management of patients suffering from balance disorders. Mr Johnston's practice is based on a philosophy of mutualism; making decisions in partnership with patients. He prides himself on providing the most current medical information in an easily understandable form, to allow patients and their families to make informed decisions about their treatment. Priority is given to explaining concepts clearly, and allowing plenty of time within the consultation to answer questions and discuss concerns.
In addition, he is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in both England and Edinburgh, and a member of the British Association of Otolaryngology.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Laryngoscopy
Microsuction (ear wax removal)
Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)
Tonsillectomy
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
Head and Neck Surgery
Sinus Surgery
Snoring problems
Vertigo
Dizziness
Voice problems
Sinusitis
Tonsillitis
Broken Nose
Paediatric ENT

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

— Mr David Johnston

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Harpenden (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Ear Nose Throat Surgery
    Universitat de València, Harpenden (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ear Nose Throat Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-629625 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ear Nose Throat Surgery
#EB-558A7DBF · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 120
Annual physical exam 99395 1,982
Vaccination administration 90471 246
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 257

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

David Johnston
HEADSHOT
David Johnston in consultation
IN OFFICE
David Johnston with the team
WITH TEAM
David Johnston at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 127s
Meet David Johnston

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ear Nose Throat Surgery
    David Johnston, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7462/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39058276 · cited by 32
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ear Nose Throat Surgery across GB
    David Johnston, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9964/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34717672 · cited by 122
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ear Nose Throat Surgery
    David Johnston, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8603/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35748318 · cited by 116
  4. Long-term follow-up of Ear Nose Throat Surgery across GB
    David Johnston, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8434/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33544497 · cited by 78

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Ear Nose Throat Surgery European Annual Congress (Ear Nose Throat Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Ear Nose Throat Surgery National Society Meeting · Harpenden · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ear Nose Throat Surgery — Harpenden · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ear Nose Throat Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a ear nose throat surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.david.johnston@euroclinics.example

Location

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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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Ear Nose Throat Surgery

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