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Dr David Austin

Gastroenterology Canterbury

Dr David Austin

2 years of experience

9,506+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr David Austin at a glance

Dr David Austin is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Canterbury, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 36+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Canterbury, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. David Austin is a consultant Physician and specialist in Gastroenterology. He has a special interest in endoscopy and colonoscopy, undergoing advanced specialist training, achieving the UK's highest standard of accreditation to carry out expert colonoscopies for the screening and prevention of bowel cancer. He has performed over ten thousand gastroscopies, colonoscopies, and sigmoidoscopies and brings extensive experience in the investigation, diagnosis, and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions.
Dr. Austin studied at the University of Nottingham, qualifying in 1990, becoming a member of the Royal College of Physicians in 1993, undertaking his specialist gastroenterology training in leading hospitals in London, including St Mary's, the Chelsea and Westminster, the Hammersmith Hospital and St Mark's Hospital. He was appointed as a Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist in 2004 and elected as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 2008. Together with his wife Jayne they have formed the Kent Gastroenterology Partnership.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Diagnostic gastroscopy
Colonoscopy
Removal of polyps
Oesophageal stent
Oesophageal Stricture
Sigmoidoscopy
Bowel Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Liver Biopsy
FibroScan (Transient Elastography)
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Gastroscopy
Video Consultation
Bowel Cancer Screening
Acid reflux
Abdominal pain
Bloating
Diarrhea
Constipation
Rectal bleeding - 'blood in poo'
Anemia
Nausea and vomiting
Hiatus Hernia
Ulcers
Difficulty swallowing
Diagnosis of stomach and bowel cancer
Pancreatitis
Barrett's esophagus
Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis
Hepatology/liver disease
Liver cancer
Hepatitis
Diverticular Disease
Coeliac disease
Weight loss
Jaundice
Gallstones
Inflammatory bowel disease
Functional Bowel Disease
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
pancreatitis

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

— Dr David Austin

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Canterbury (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Canterbury (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-2235 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-028B7CB8 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,670
Annual physical exam 99395 144
Vaccination administration 90471 520
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,287

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

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 99s
Meet David Austin

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
    David Austin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2590/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38007799 · cited by 174
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    David Austin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7149/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34943025 · cited by 84
  3. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
    David Austin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8372/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38507882 · cited by 82
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    David Austin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2141/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 32120646 · cited by 88

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.david.austin@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 Austin's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr David Austin 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 Canterbury matters

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  • What does David Austin specialise in?

    David Austin specialises in Gastroenterology in Canterbury, GB. 36 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does David Austin treat?

    David Austin treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does David Austin practise?

    David Austin practises in Canterbury, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does David Austin speak?

    David Austin speaks English.

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