Dr David Orton
Consultant Dermatologist & Allergist
About David Orton
Dr Orton completed training in General Dermatology between the Royal Free Hospital and the Royal London Hospital in 2000, and then undertook further sub-specialist training in contact dermatitis and General Allergy. He was awarded an MSc in Allergy in 2008. This enables him to practice with a holistic approach for patients experiencing allergic conditions. He has been in full time independent medical practice since 2017.
Dr Orton is past President of the British Society of Cutaneous Allergy and past Secretary of the European Society of Contact Dermatitis. During these roles he focused on consumer protection from allergens used in cosmetics and everyday household products. He is credited with forging links between UK Dermatologists and the cosmetics industry. This has allowed for constructive dialogue over issues directly affecting consumers and continues to generate ongoing clinical research.
He has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals and has authored multiple book chapters, and he is a frequently invited lecturer on contact dermatitis.
Expertise
- Eczema
- Contact Dermatitis/Allergy
- Urticaria (Hives) and Angioedema
- Allergic Rhinitis/Hay Fever
- Anaphylaxis
- Food Allergies and Intolerances
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- All ages
- Qualifications
BSc Hons (Psychology as applied to medicine)
MBBS London
MSc (Allergy)
FRCP
- Languages spoken
- English
- Research highlights
Dr Orton regularly contributes to ongoing research projects coordinated by the British Society of Cutaneous Allergy. He is the author of a dermatology textbook, and has contributed multiple chapters to other general dermatology and specialist allergy textbooks.
Key Publications
Book Chapter Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Rook’s Textbook of Dermatology 10th eds C Griffiths, J Barker, T Bleiker, R Chalmers, D Creamer 2021
Book Chapter: management of contact urticaria through clinical cases
Contact Urticaria Eds Ana Gimenez-Arnau & Howard Maibach, Springer, 2018Several Chapters in Common Contact Allergens – a practical guide to detecting contact dermatitis.
Eds McFadden , J, Puangpet P, et al, Wiley Blackwell 2020 ISBN 9781119405665Wilkinson M, Gonçalo M, Aerts O, Badulici S, Bennike NH, Bruynzeel D, Dickel H, Garcia-Abujeta JL, Giménez-Arnau AM, Hamman C, Isaksson M, Johansen JD, Mahler V, Niklasson B, Orton D, Pigatto P, Ponyai G, Rustemeyer T, Schuttelaar MLA, Spiewak R, Thyssen JP, Uter W. The European baseline series and recommended additions: 2019. Contact Dermatitis. 2019 Jan;80(1):1-4. Review.
Wilkinson M, Orton D. Acrylate allergy: time to intervene. Contact Dermatitis; 2017; 77:353-355.
- Professional memberships
Royal College of Physicians
European Society of Contact Dermatitis
British Society of Cutaneous Allergy
British Society of Allergy & Clinical Immunology
Consultations and services
Insurers covered
- +5 more
- Allianz Partners
- Cigna International
- Henner
- Healix
- Bupa International
Tests & treatments
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, but only for certain services. Some consultations, assessments, and treatments can be booked directly, while others require a GP or specialist referral. Please check the relevant service page for guidance, and contact the centre if you’re unsure.
We aim to offer appointments as quickly as possible, and many services have same-day or next-day availability. Waiting times vary depending on the appointment type, specialty, and consultant availability, but our team will always offer the earliest suitable appointment.
Yes. You can arrange an appointment for a family member, or someone you care for, just let us know when you get in touch. We’ll need their details and consent to complete the booking, unless you're their legal guardian or have power of attorney.
Your first consultation includes a detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors, followed by a thorough examination. It’s helpful if you can bring the results of any previous investigations with you, as well as a list of your current medications. Come with a comfortably full bladder so you can provide a urine sample if requested.