Dr Richard Johnston

Dr Richard Johnston is an accomplished Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist who provides comprehensive care for individuals experiencing complex digestive and liver conditions. Serving as a Clinical Lead within public healthcare services, Dr Johnston is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care that prioritises individual comfort, dignity, and safety. His clinical approach emphasises clear communication and tailored management strategies, ensuring that patients are fully informed and supported throughout their care.

Dr Johnston possesses clinical expertise across the full spectrum of digestive and hepatic health. His primary areas of clinical focus include inflammatory bowel disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic liver conditions such as hepatitis and cirrhosis, and clinical nutrition. As an expert in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, he routinely performs procedures such as gastroscopy and colonoscopy to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad array of upper and lower gastrointestinal symptoms.

Dr Johnston completed extensive postgraduate medical training in General Medicine and Gastroenterology, obtaining Membership of the Royal College of Physicians and achieving entry onto the Specialist Register. Alongside his clinical practice, he has contributed to scientific research on hepatic lipid metabolism and clinical nutrition, authoring peer-reviewed publications and presenting at professional conferences hosted by bodies such as the British Society of Gastroenterology.

Committed to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence, Dr Johnston works closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate holistic care plans. He plays an active role in medical education and clinical governance, mentoring junior doctors and medical students while continuously updating his practice in line with the latest clinical evidence.