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Dr David Portch

Anaesthetics Torquay

Dr David Portch

15 years of experience

5,594+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr David Portch at a glance

Dr David Portch is an Anaesthetics practitioner based in Torquay, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Torquay, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr David Portch is an anaesthetist.
As an anaesthetist, Dr Portch is a medical doctor who specialises in anaesthesia, pain management, and critical care medicine. They are trained to administer anaesthesia and manage the medical care of patients before, during, and after surgery. Anaesthetists work closely with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of patients undergoing medical procedures.

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

— Dr David Portch

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Torquay (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Anaesthetics
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Torquay (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Anaesthetics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-674832 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Anaesthetics
#EB-0EC5A86D · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 614
Annual physical exam 99395 1,304
Vaccination administration 90471 792
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,663

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 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 139s
Meet David Portch

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Anaesthetics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Portch, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5683/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34277126 · cited by 126
  2. European registry analysis of Anaesthetics outcomes
    David Portch, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3052/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31640053 · cited by 140

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

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 Anaesthetics
  • Awareness When should you see a anaesthetics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.david.portch@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 Portch's Areas of Specialty

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

Anaesthetics

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Torquay matters

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  • What does David Portch specialise in?

    David Portch specialises in Anaesthetics in Torquay, GB. 25 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does David Portch treat?

    David Portch treats conditions within Anaesthetics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does David Portch practise?

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

  • What languages does David Portch speak?

    David Portch speaks English.

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