A bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows examination of your airways and lungs. It uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, that’s introduced through your mouth or nose and guided down your windpipe into the lungs.
Consultant in respiratory medicine.
Dr Orton has extensive experience in all aspects of respiratory disease and understands the significant impact that respiratory conditions have on patients’ lives.
Expertise
- Lung Nodules
- Acute and Chronic Cough
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Respiratory Infection
- Asthma
- Lung Cancer Diagnostics
Biography
Dr Christopher Orton graduated from St George’s Hospital Medical School with MBBS and a BSc in Biochemistry and Immunology. Having completed his general medical and respiratory specialty training in London, Dr Orton has worked at prestigious teaching hospitals, including Hammersmith Hospital, St Mary’s Hospital, St George’s Hospital, and the Royal Brompton Hospital. Dr Orton has completed a PhD with Imperial College London on the effects of epithelial resurfacing with liquid nitrogen on patients with chronic bronchitis.
Through his continued links with Imperial College London, Dr Orton is highly active in basic science and clinical research, conducting studies, supervising PhD students, and publishing papers in high-impact medical journals.
Treatments
Bronchoscopy
Lung Cancer Screening
Lung cancer screening uses targeted tests to detect early signs of lung disease in people who may be at higher risk, even before any symptoms appear.
Private Chest X-Ray
A chest X-ray is a quick, painless imaging test that uses a small amount of radiation to create pictures of the chest.
Private Lung Function Test
Lung function tests are a comprehensive way to assess how well your lungs are working. The tests measure lung capacity, airflow, and gas exchange to help diagnose and monitor conditions such as asthma, COPD, and other respiratory disorders.