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Dr Alan Desmond

Gastroenterology Torquay

Dr Alan Desmond

12 years of experience

9,259+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Alan Desmond at a glance

Dr Alan Desmond is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Torquay, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Torquay, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Clinical Interests:

Dr Alan Desmond treats patients with a broad range of recent-onset and long-standing problems affecting their stomach and bowel. He has particular expertise in the assessment and treatment of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease), heartburn, reflux oesophagitis, Barrett's oesophagus and patients with irritable bowel syndrome and other functional disorders of the gastro-intestinal tract. Alan works in close collaboration with clinical dieticians who have specific expertise in the dietary management of gastro-intestinal disorders. Alan performs gastroscopies and colonoscopies on-site at Mount Stuart Hospital and works to ensure that waiting times for these important tests are kept as short as possible.

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

— Dr Alan Desmond

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Torquay (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Gastroenterology
    UAB Barcelona, Torquay (GB)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-250530 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-E3746F3F · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,440
Annual physical exam 99395 1,222
Vaccination administration 90471 1,470
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,121

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Alan Desmond in consultation
IN OFFICE
Alan Desmond with the team
WITH TEAM
Alan Desmond at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 106s
Meet Alan Desmond

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alan Desmond, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1344/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36323909 · cited by 144
  2. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Alan Desmond, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3668/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31616136 · cited by 154
  3. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alan Desmond, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9381/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39484499 · cited by 172

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Torquay · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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Patient liaison · dr.alan.desmond@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 Alan Desmond's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Alan Desmond treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom 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 Torquay matters

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  • What does Alan Desmond specialise in?

    Alan Desmond specialises in Gastroenterology in Torquay, GB. 25 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Alan Desmond treat?

    Alan Desmond treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Alan Desmond speaks English.

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