Dr Christopher Mountford

Dr Christopher Mountford is an accomplished Consultant Gastroenterologist and General Physician dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred care. He specialises in diagnosing and treating a broad range of digestive system conditions, with a focus on restoring digestive health and improving quality of life. Dr Mountford has a strong clinical interest in clinical nutrition, intestinal failure, and inflammatory bowel disease, offering tailored management plans for patients requiring complex digestive support and long-term nutritional rehabilitation.

As an experienced practitioner, Dr Mountford maintains an active practice in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. He is an accredited Bowel Cancer Screening Colonoscopist skilled in performing colonoscopy to detect and prevent gastrointestinal conditions. His work in clinical nutrition includes specialised support for patients receiving home parenteral nutrition, as well as providing multidisciplinary care for individuals dealing with intestinal rehabilitation and chronic bowel conditions.

Dr Mountford qualified in medicine after completing his MBBS degree at Newcastle University in 2003, subsequently finishing his specialty training in gastroenterology. He holds a Master of Science in Nutritional Medicine with Distinction from the University of Surrey, along with Postgraduate Certificates in Medical Education from Newcastle University and Palliative Care from Teesside University. Dr Mountford is actively involved in professional medical organisations, serving as Secretary of the British Society of Gastroenterology and maintaining an active executive role with the British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.