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Mr John Shotton

Verified Ear Nose Throat Surgery Tunbridge Wells

Mr John Shotton

12 years of experience 4.8 (2 verified reviews)

7,224+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr John Shotton at a glance

Mr John Shotton is an Ear Nose Throat Surgery practitioner based in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 46+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr John Shotton is an Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Consultant Surgeon based at the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust for over 25 years where he is the senior ENT Surgeon and a core member and chairman of the Thyroid and core member of the Head and Neck multidisciplinary teams.
He has wide experience including Paediatric ENT conditions and undertakes both straightforward and complex surgery for nose/sinus (including FESS), tonsil and throat disorders including tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy by coblation together with thyroid/ parathyroid and salivary including parotid interventions.
Mr Shotton graduated in 1980 and undertook postgraduate training in central London principally at Kings College Hospital, but also at the Royal Marsden Hospital and the National Hospital for Nervous Diseases, Queen Square. Further experience gained in Tunbridge Wells and the Regional Plastic Surgery Unit at the Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead. A surgical fellowship at the University Hospital in Zurich was undertaken as a senior trainee and Mr Shotton spent time with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in West Australia as a medical student.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Assessmnet of throat and voice symptoms
Evaluation of Neck lumps
Thyroid/Parathyroid surgery surgery
Neck Surgery including salivary glands/parotid and branchial cysts
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
Septoplasty
Tonsil and Adenoid problems in children and adults
Tonsil removal including by Coblation
Glue ear and Grommet insertion
Microsuction for ear wax
Treatment for nose bleeds including cautery
Treatment for broken nose
Parotid and other salivary gland surgery
Thyroid/pararthyroid disorders
Assessment of throat and voice symptoms
Ear Infections
Head and neck lump: diagnosis and treatment
Tonsil and adenoid disorders and surgery
Nasal and sinus disoders: FESS

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

— Mr John Shotton

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Tunbridge Wells (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Ear Nose Throat Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Tunbridge Wells (GB)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ear Nose Throat Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-852614 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ear Nose Throat Surgery
#EB-947C554B · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 718
Annual physical exam 99395 1,784
Vaccination administration 90471 2,096
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,159

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

Office, team & in practice

John Shotton
HEADSHOT
John Shotton in consultation
IN OFFICE
John Shotton with the team
WITH TEAM
John Shotton at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 77s
Meet John Shotton

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Ear Nose Throat Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John Shotton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3726/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36973583 · cited by 118
  2. European registry analysis of Ear Nose Throat Surgery outcomes
    John Shotton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7206/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37588648 · cited by 164
  3. Outcomes of Ear Nose Throat Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John Shotton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4882/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38155271 · cited by 130

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 · Tunbridge Wells · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

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.john.shotton@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

2 verified reviews
4.83
★★★★⯨
2 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
4.9
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.7
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
96.0
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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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