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Dr. David Barron

Cardiothoracic Surgery London

Dr. David Barron

2 years of experience

12,627+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. David Barron at a glance

Dr. David Barron is a Cardiothoracic Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 38+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2022). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr David Barron is an internationally recognised consultant cardiac surgeon and Chief of Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery at Evelina London Children’s Hospital. With over 4,500 congenital heart operations performed in both children and adults, he is among the world’s most experienced specialists in complex procedures, including the Norwood, Nikaidoh, Glenn and Rastelli operations.
Before joining Evelina London, Professor Barron served as Director of Cardiac Surgery at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, home to Canada’s largest paediatric cardiac programme. During his tenure, he led the service to record outcomes and established its reputation as one of the leading centres worldwide.
Professor Barron studied medicine at St Thomas’ Hospital Medical School and undertook advanced cardiothoracic training at Papworth Hospital, the Royal Brompton, and Great Ormond Street. He then spent two decades as a senior congenital cardiac surgeon at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, where he became known for mentoring the next generation of surgeons while consistently delivering excellent patient results.
Alongside his clinical leadership, Professor Barron is an active academic, with more than 230 peer-reviewed publications and chapters in 18 textbooks. His career reflects a commitment to advancing surgical excellence, education, and innovation in congenital cardiac care.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. David Barron

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-927810 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-7684B1A0 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,767
Annual physical exam 99395 513
Vaccination administration 90471 641
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,126

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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David Barron in consultation
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David Barron at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 134s
Meet David Barron

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across GB
    David Barron, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5153/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31465458 · cited by 71
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    David Barron, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1115/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30049972 · cited by 197

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Cardiothoracic Surgery European Annual Congress (Cardiothoracic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiothoracic Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiothoracic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · david.barron@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    David Barron speaks English.

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