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Dr David Gilligan

Oncology Cambridge

Dr David Gilligan

12 years of experience

6,749+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr David Gilligan at a glance

Dr David Gilligan is an Oncology practitioner based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 41+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Cambridge, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

David Gilligan is a Consultant Oncologist at Cambridge University Hospitals & Royal Papworth Hospitals, Cambridge, UK and an Associate Lecturer at the University of Cambridge. He trained in Oncology at the Christie Hospital, Manchester, Royal Marsden Hospital, and University College Hospitals, London.
His main clinical interests are in Thoracic Oncology and Upper Gastrointestinal Oncology. He is an enthusiastic participator in clinical trials and has a keen interest in patient engagement and patient information.
He has been a member of the NCRI Lung Cancer Studies Group. He currently sits on NHS England Lung Cancer Clinical Expert Group (CEG). He is Chair of Lung Cancer Group, Anglia Cancer Network, Senior Medical Editor to Macmillan Cancer Information and Specialist Advisor to CancerHelp UK, a Trustee and Chair of Grants Committee of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, the major patient facing UK wide lung cancer charity.
Since May 2017 he has been a member of BTOG Steering Committee.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsChemotherapy
Radiotherapy
Upper GI Tract Cancers
Thoracic Cancers

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

— Dr David Gilligan

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Cambridge (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Oncology
    UAB Barcelona, Cambridge (GB)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Oncology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-995085 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Oncology
#EB-A8ED460C · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,925
Annual physical exam 99395 435
Vaccination administration 90471 1,827
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,236

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

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

Videos

introduction · 76s
Meet David Gilligan

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of Oncology outcomes
    David Gilligan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2714/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34799313 · cited by 165
  2. Outcomes of Oncology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Gilligan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6906/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35879591 · cited by 31
  3. European registry analysis of Oncology outcomes
    David Gilligan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3314/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33330794 · cited by 97

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oncology — Cambridge · 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 Oncology
  • Awareness When should you see a oncology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.david.gilligan@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

Dr David Gilligan's Areas of Specialty

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

Oncology

Cancer diagnosis and treatment including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and survivorship care.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    David Gilligan specialises in Oncology in Cambridge, GB. 41 years of clinical experience.

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    David Gilligan speaks English.

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