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Dr David Patch

Gastroenterology London

Dr David Patch

13 years of experience

11,863+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr David Patch at a glance

Dr David Patch is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 39+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2009). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr David Patch is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist in the Department of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at the Royal Free Hospital, London, where he works since 1993. He specialises in general internal medicine and gastroenterology with sub-specialisation in hepatology. He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in hepatology and has been a Secretary of British Association for the Study of Liver disease (BASL).
Dr Patch sees patients with all aspects of liver conditions. His area of expertise includes the management of patients with liver transplantation, portal hypertension and complications of chronic liver disease. Dr Patch performs upper and lower endoscopies, gastric variceal banding/gastric variceal glueing and radiological procedures such as trans-jugular liver biopsies, hepatic wedge pressure measurements and TIPS procedures.
Dr Patch is actively involved in research and has published and lectured on variceal bleeding and complications of portal hypertension nationally and internationally.




Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsEndoscopy
Gastric variceal banding, gastric variceal glueing
Trans-jugular liver biopsies
Hepatic wedge pressure measurements
TIPS procedures

Liver transplantation
Portal hypertension
Chronic liver disease
Cirrhosis
Vascular disorders of the liver

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

— Dr David Patch

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-636679 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-0960FD66 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 226
Annual physical exam 99395 1,004
Vaccination administration 90471 2,740
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,739

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

Videos

introduction · 132s
Meet David Patch

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
    David Patch, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8119/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38967651 · cited by 146
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    David Patch, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2132/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33760105 · cited by 48
  3. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
    David Patch, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8005/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35838563 · cited by 70

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

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.patch@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 Patch's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr David Patch 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

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  • What does David Patch specialise in?

    David Patch specialises in Gastroenterology in London, GB. 39 years of clinical experience.

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

  • Where does David Patch practise?

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

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    David Patch speaks English.

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