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Dr. David Rigby

Psychiatry London

Dr. David Rigby

9 years of experience

10,569+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. David Rigby at a glance

Dr. David Rigby is a Psychiatry practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2013). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr David Rigby is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist, specialising in general and older adult mental health. With over a decade of experience, he has worked extensively within the NHS, providing care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as in specialist psychosis services and liaison psychiatry.
Dr Rigby is committed to a person-centred approach, ensuring his patients feel informed, valued, and involved in decisions about their treatment. He believes in empowering individuals with knowledge about their mental health conditions and available treatment options, fostering a collaborative and respectful therapeutic environment.
His qualifications include his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB), Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych), and a Diploma in Medical Education (DipMedEd). He also holds Approved Clinician Status and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General and Older Adult Psychiatry.
Beyond his clinical work, Dr Rigby has contributed to psychiatric research, including a publication on Section 12 approval in mental health law.
In his free time, he enjoys hiking, spending time with his family, and exploring philosophy and physics through podcasts—interests that reflect his holistic approach to life and medicine.

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

— Dr. David Rigby

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Psychiatry
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-887529 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-104D7CBE · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,242
Medication management 90833 469
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,562
Family therapy 90847 2,887

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 360.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 180.00 EUR
CBT session (45m) 120 min in_clinic 900.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 1,440.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

David Rigby
HEADSHOT
David Rigby in consultation
IN OFFICE
David Rigby with the team
WITH TEAM
David Rigby at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 80s
Meet David Rigby

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    David Rigby, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.7614/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37387871 · cited by 63
  2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Rigby, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.4961/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35561479 · cited by 165
  3. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    David Rigby, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.1904/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39682969 · cited by 35
  4. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Rigby, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2022
    DOI: 10.9853/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30944981 · cited by 9

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2018
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
  • Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · david.rigby@euroclinics.example

Location

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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

Dr. David Rigby's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. David Rigby treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatry

Mood, anxiety, sleep and psychotic disorders — diagnostic evaluation, medication management and therapy referral.

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  • What does David Rigby specialise in?

    David Rigby specialises in Psychiatry in London, GB. 18 years of clinical experience.

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    David Rigby speaks English.

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