Professor Chris Summerton

Gastroenterologist

Consults at:

The Alexandra Hospital (Part of Circle Health Group)

Surgeries

N/A

Experience

40+ years

About

was training programme director for gastroenterology in the north west of England. Since 2004, he has been organising specialist registrar training in gastroenterology across the north west. In recognition of this and for also forming an MSc degree course in gastroenterology, he was made an honorary professor at Salford University in 2006.

Furthermore, he has an international presence after writing various chapters in the medical textbook Davidsons Principles and Practice of Medicine, popularly used around the world to train many medical students and doctors. He has also visited hospitals in Egypt and Nigeria to give practical training and to deliver invited lectures on gastroenterology and endoscopy.

Professor Summerton is dedicated to providing excellent care for all his patients. As well as being a consultant, he was for many years a non-executive director of Hope Citadel Healthcare, a community interest company based in Manchester that runs GP services in areas of social disadvantage. He is currently a trustee of Heart of the Health Service, a national charity which supports those working in the NHS.

Education

FACP, American College of Physicians (2008)
FRCP, Royal College of Physicians of London (2000)
FRCP(Edin), Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (1999)
FAETC, City & Guilds of London Institute (1995)
CertMHS, Institute of Health Services Management (1994)
MD, University of Cambridge (1994)
MRCP(UK), Royal College of Physicians (1986)
MA, University of Cambridge (1983)
MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons (1982)
LRPC, Royal College of Physicians (1982)
MB BChir, University of Cambridge (1982)
BA, University of Cambridge (1979)

Experience

More than 40 years of experience
Consultant gastroenterologist, BMI The Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle (present)
Consultant gastroenterologist, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2012 - 2017)
Consultant gastroenterologist, Trafford General Hospital, Manchester (1996 - 2012)
Consultant gastroenterologist. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (present)

Awards

British Society of Gastroenterology
British Association for the Study of the Liver
British Medical Association ...

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