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A/Prof David van der Poorten

Verified Gastroenterology Norwest

A/Prof David van der Poorten

15 years of experience 5.0 (58 verified reviews)

9,125+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About A/Prof David van der Poorten at a glance

A/Prof David van der Poorten is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Norwest, Australia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Norwest, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Associate Professor David van der Poorten is a highly respected Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, currently serving as a Staff Specialist at Westmead Public Hospital and a Clinical Associate Professor in medicine at the University of Sydney. He also consults at Lakeview Private Hospital in Norwest and is a Visiting Medical Officer at Strathfield Private Hospital. A/Prof van der Poorten is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and is actively involved in the Gastroenterological Society of Australia.
A graduate of the University of New South Wales, A/Prof van der Poorten completed his gastroenterology training at Concord and Westmead Hospitals before earning a PhD in advanced hepatology through the Storr Liver Unit at Westmead under the mentorship of Professor Jacob George. His research has led to numerous publications, and he regularly reviews high-ranking journals such as Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and The Medical Journal of Australia. His expertise extends across a range of gastroenterology and liver diseases, with special interests in colorectal cancer screening, capsule endoscopy (pill cam), fatty liver disease and NASH, inflammatory bowel disease, and viral hepatitis.
A/Prof van der Poorten is skilled in advanced endoscopic procedures, including Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) for large polyps, dilation of strictures, and the management of acute gastrointestinal bleeding. He is passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes for his patients, ensuring they receive comprehensive, evidence-based care across all conditions.

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

— A/Prof David van der Poorten

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Norwest (AU)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Norwest (AU)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-773523 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-616DEB39 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 95
Annual physical exam 99395 1,673
Vaccination administration 90471 1,353
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,446

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 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

David van der Poorten
HEADSHOT
David van der Poorten in consultation
IN OFFICE
David van der Poorten with the team
WITH TEAM
David van der Poorten at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 110s
Meet David van der Poorten

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    David van der Poorten, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8798/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30732790 · cited by 135
  2. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David van der Poorten, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2357/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35916290 · cited by 117
  3. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    David van der Poorten, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5827/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38857604 · cited by 179

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Norwest · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · david.van.der.poorten@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

58 verified reviews
4.98
★★★★⯨
58 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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

A/Prof David van der Poorten's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures A/Prof David van der Poorten treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Norwest matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Norwest carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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