Mr Chris Johnston
MBBS BSc(Hons) PhD FRCS FRCP
18 years of experience
Edinburgh, EH22 1FE
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by Mr Peter Driscoll, Dr Andrew Healey
18 years of experience
Edinburgh, EH22 1FE
(+2 more)
7 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Peter Driscoll, Dr Andrew Healey
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About Mr Chris Johnston
Mr Johnston is a consultant transplant and general surgeon practicing at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Shawfair Park Hospital. His primary clinical interests are liver transplantation, management of complex gallstone disease, hernia surgery and advanced endoscopy (ERCP).
Mr Johnston is also currently the clinical lead for the Edinburgh National Organ Retrieval Service, chair of the UK NORS Clinical Leads’ Forum, Lead Educational Supervisor for transplant surgery training in Edinburgh and Programme Lead for the Edinburgh Transplant Surgery Fellowship.
Notable awards include the Hunterian Lectureship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Sir Roy Calne Award from the British Transplantation Society. He has also received the Professor Kenneth Fearon Memorial Medal, Chiene Medal, Syme Medal and Ker Memorial Prize for research arising from his PhD Thesis.
Subspecialties
- Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery
- Transplant Surgery
- Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6163920
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 2007
Qualifications
- 2019: Diploma of Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS)
- 2012-2015: University of Edinburgh – PhD (Therapeutic Immunology)
- 2010: Diploma of Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP)
- 2008: Diploma of Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS)
- 2001-2007: Imperial College London – BSc (Hons), MBBS
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- WPA
- Healix Health Services
- AXA Health
- Vitality
- Aviva Health
Fees
New appointment
£200Follow-up appointment
£150
Locations
Spire Shawfair Park Hospital
10 Easter Shawfair, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH22 1FE
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Spire Murrayfield Hospital Edinburgh
122 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12 6UD
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The Royal Infirmary Of Edinburgh
51 Little France Cres, Old Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH14 4SA
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AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Mr Chris Johnston offers patients clear explanations and provides professional, reassuring care. He performs complex procedures including inguinal hernia repair, gallbladder removal, and liver transplant surgery. Patients feel comfortable and well-informed throughout their treatment, from initial appointments to their recovery. Common conditions addressed relate to hernias, gallstones, and other gallbladder issues.
Excellent - my care was extremely thorough and very professional. The whole experience was calm and as pleasant as possible. Mr Johnston put me at ease immediately.
Mr Johnston was clear, concise and extremely professional in his explanations on the procedure I was having. His manner was reassuring and kind. This is the second time he has been involved in my care and again I cannot speak more highly of him.
Recently had my gallbladder removed by Mr Johnston. He was very professional, patient and thorough. He took time to explain everything before and after surgery. He answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable with my decisions and the procedure
Mr Johnston immediately put me at ease with his friendly professional manner. He got to the root cause of my issues straight away and went beyond the normal protocols to ensure I was able to get my procedure done by him even though it was out with my area
Chris was very reassuring and answered any queries I had. I have no issues with how he dealt me in a friendly, helpful and professional way.
I felt relaxed with the professionalism of the whole team
Very positive experience considering what was being done! Mr Johnston has a very relaxed manner and made me feel very comfortable and informed at every stage.
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Chris was my trainee a number of years ago and is well-respected in the Edinburgh area. He is very knowledgeable and an excellent surgeon in his field..
05 Aug 2025
Mr Peter Driscoll
General Surgeon
Dr Andrew Healey
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Mr Chris Johnston's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 139 reviews.
What languages does Mr Chris Johnston speak?
Mr Chris Johnston speaks English
Where is Mr Chris Johnston located?
Mr Chris Johnston primarily practices at Spire Shawfair Park Hospital, located at 10 Easter Shawfair, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH22 1FE
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Mr Chris Johnston is working Monday (08:30 - 11:00)
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