Dr
Dr Richard Booton
Respiratory Medicine
About
He graduated from the University of Leeds and then completed higher specialist training in the north west, followed by a fellowship in Thoracic Oncology at The Christie Hospital and the Paterson Institute for Cancer Research with Professor Nick Thatcher, receiving a PhD in 2006. He is Programme Director for the award-winning RAPID screening programme, which aims to ensure that all patients have a clear diagnosis on whether they have lung cancer or not within seven days.
His clinical research interests include clinical care in thoracic oncology, advanced bronchoscopy and lung cancer screening. Professor Booton is a member of the MesoTRAP Trial Steering Group and Principal Investigator (Manchester) for EARL and ELUSIVE multicentre studies, co-investigator for Yorkshire Lung Screening Trial and Co-chair YLST Biomarker Subgroup. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed publications.
Professor Booton's memberships and affiliatiosn include the British Thoracic Oncology Group, the Council of Regents, the Communications Committee for the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, the Clinical Advisory Group of the National Lung Cancer Audit, the NHSE Expert Advisory Group on Lung Cancer Screening and the NHSE National Delivery Group for Lung Health Checks.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Lung Cancer Screening
• Bronchoscopy
• Lung Cancer
• Thoracic Oncology
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Richard Booton
Education & training
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · Respiratory Medicine
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,605 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,315 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 651 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,300 |
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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 9 · i10: 3
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Validation of clinical scoring in Respiratory Medicine
DOI: 10.9951/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34263766 · cited by 13
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Long-term follow-up of Respiratory Medicine across GB
DOI: 10.5309/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39481368 · cited by 87
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Validation of clinical scoring in Respiratory Medicine
DOI: 10.6819/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33312156 · cited by 105
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Respiratory Medicine European Annual Congress (Respiratory Medicine) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Respiratory Medicine National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Respiratory Medicine — · 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
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 Respiratory Medicine
- Awareness When should you see a respiratory medicine?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.richard.booton@euroclinics.example