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Professor Chris Summerton

Professor Chris Summerton

Gastroenterologist

Cheadle, SK8 2PX

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41 years of experience
Verified profile
41 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.94

6 patient reviews

5.00
Overall Experience
4.83
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

5 recommendations for:

Acid Reflux(1)
Endoscopy (OGD)(1)
Gallstones(1)
Other(2)

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About

Professor Chris Summerton is a highly experienced Consultant specializing in Gastroenterology, with extensive knowledge of gastrointestinal diseases. He currently works as the Training Programme Director for Gastroenterology, and he is a part-time Consultant for the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.

Professor Summerton qualified in Medicine from Cambridge University in 1983, before completing clinical training in Birmingham, Manchester, and Cambridge. He then undertook in-depth research on liver disease in Cambridge which led to him being awarded an MD in 1994.

In 1996, he was appointed as Consultant at Trafford General Hospital where he established the Gastroenterology Department. In 2012, the hospital became a part of the NHS Foundation Trust, and Professor Summerton continued to work in the new department until 2017. During his time at Trafford General Hospital, he had also been providing training for Specialist Registrars since 2004. He was also an Honorary Professor at Salford University since 2004, where he was involved in medical education and the set-up of the MSc Gastroenterology course.

Professor Summerton has also written chapters in many textbooks and has traveled internationally to Egypt and Nigeria, where he provided lectures on gastroenterology and endoscopy.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
  • Bowel Cancer Screening
  • Enteral Nutrition (tube)
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • FibroScan (Transient Elastography)
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Endoscopy
  • Gastroscopy
  • Parenteral Nutrition (via drip)
  • Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (oesophagus & stomach)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Hiatus Hernia
  • Functional Bowel Disease
  • Dyspepsia (indigestion)
  • Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
  • Autoimmune Hepatitis
  • Achalasia
  • Liver disease
  • Jaundice
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Heart Burn
  • Gastroparesis
  • Gallstones
  • Fatty Liver Disease
  • Constipation
  • Cirrhosis
  • Acid Reflux
  • Liver Cancer
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease
  • Hepatitis
  • Food Intolerance
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Coeliac Disease
  • Bloating
  • Autoimmune Diseases

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Acid Reflux (20%)
  • Endoscopy (OGD) (20%)
  • Gallstones (20%)
  • Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach) (20%)
  • Liver Function Tests (20%)

Subspecialties
  • Hepatology
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Neuro-Gastroenterology
  • Pancreaticobiliary Medicine (Bile Ducts & Pancreas)

All conditions and treatments
  • Acid Reflux
  • Gallstones
  • Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
  • Achalasia
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Autoimmune Hepatitis
  • Bloating
  • Cirrhosis
  • Coeliac Disease
  • Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
  • Endoscopy (OGD)
  • Bowel Cancer Screening
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Enteral Feeding
  • FibroScan
  • Gastroscopy
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Parenteral Nutrition
  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 2769688


Qualifications

Medical Degrees and Diplomas

  • BA (Cambridge University)
  • MRCS(Eng); LRCP(Lond)
  • BChir (Cambridge University)
  • MB (Cambridge University)
  • MA (Cambridge University)
  • MRCP (UK)
  • MD (Cambridge University)

Other Qualifications

  • Certificate in Managing Health Services (CertMHS); Further and Adult Education Teacher's Certificate (FAETC)

Fellowships Awarded

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh; Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London; Fellow of the American College of Physicians

Professional Societies

  • British Society of Gastroenterology; British Association for the Study of the Liver


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £200.00
  • Follow-up appointment: £100.00

insurers
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Groupama
  • Simply Health
  • General Medical
  • Four Points Assistance
  • Vitality Health
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • WPA
  • health-on-line
  • Aviva Health
  • Legal & General
  • Cigna
  • Norwich Union
  • The Exeter
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • April
  • CS Healthcare
  • Bupa
  • Healix
  • Saga Insurance
  • Allianz Worldwide Care

Location

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The Alexandra Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

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Mill Lane, Cheadle, United Kingdom, SK8 2PX
Mill Lane, Cheadle, United Kingdom, SK8 2PX
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Reviews

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Acid Reflux (1)
Endoscopy (OGD) (1)
Gallstones (1)
Liver Function Tests (1)
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach) (1)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

6 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very professional and understanding, clearly explained what we should do next and made arrangements for us. Very positive experience.

19 Apr 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Gallstones

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very good

01 Mar 2022verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Great doctor

31 Jan 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
Acid Reflux
Endoscopy (OGD)

Reply from Chris Summerton

Thank you for your positive feedback.

09 Feb 2022

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Friendly and professional. Explanation very clear. Felt very reassured.

20 Dec 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Liver Function Tests

Reply from Chris Summerton

Thank you for your kind comments. I am pleased that you were helped and reassured.

09 Feb 2022

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I would like to thank Dr Summerton for his advise and push for me to go to A&E as I had been putting this off for a while - which ultimately was affecting my health. The phone call service he provided me was excellent, and I could trust he was confident and knowledgable in this area. He was the first Doctor I had spoken to who raised alarm bells that this was really serious - other doctors hadn’t seemed as concerned. I am really thankful I had the phone call with Dr Summerton and I am now feeling more myself, without his push I wouldn’t be on the mend as quickly. So thank you, again, Dr Summerton.

03 Jul 2020verified patient

Reply from Chris Summerton

I am so pleased to hear that your condition has now been diagnosed and treated and I hope you will now recover completely. Thank you for updating me on your progress.

06 Jul 2020

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I selected Professor Summerton based on his experience, educational knowledge and qualifications. These all proved to be helpful in my diagnosis and subsequent procedures. He has a deep understanding of his specialisms and this gave me confidence in the way I was being treated. In addition his bedside manner was such that I felt there was an empathy with my condition and a willingness to pursue a suitable solution. He was supported by an excellent Nursing and Secretarial team who communicated well and made my procedure as pleasant as could be expected.So far my condition is improving and I anticipate this will continue. Based on this experience I would recommend him to any person going through these procedures.

05 Jun 2020verified patient

Reply from Chris Summerton

Thank you for your kind words. I am pleased that we were able to work together to deal with your medical problems. Please keep me in touch with your progress.

08 Jun 2020
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What are Professor Chris Summerton's reviews like?

Professor Chris Summerton's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 6 reviews

What languages does Professor Chris Summerton speak?

Professor Chris Summerton speaks English

Where is Professor Chris Summerton located?

Professor Chris Summerton primarily practices at The Alexandra Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at Mill Lane, Cheadle, United Kingdom, SK8 2PX
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