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Mr John Shotton
Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
English
7,224+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken
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
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
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
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2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 718 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,784 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,096 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,159 |
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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 6 · i10: 6
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Outcomes of Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3726/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36973583 · cited by 118
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European registry analysis of Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) outcomes
DOI: 10.7206/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37588648 · cited by 164
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Outcomes of Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.4882/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38155271 · cited by 130
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) European Annual Congress (Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) — · 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
- 4.88
- Knowledge
- 4.91
- Wait Time
- 4.58
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.85
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.73
- Value For Money
- 4.75
- Would Recommend Pct
- 96
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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 Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
- Awareness When should you see a ear nose & throat surgery (ent/otolaryngology)?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.john.shotton@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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