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Dr David Reffitt

Verified Gastroenterology London

Dr David Reffitt

10 years of experience 4.8 (52 verified reviews)

4,370+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr David Reffitt at a glance

Dr David Reffitt is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at UAB 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 UAB Barcelona (MD, 2012). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr David Reffitt is the clinical director of gastroenterology at Lewisham and Greenwich Healthcare Trust. He maintains a comprehensive gastroenterology practice and treats all diseases of the upper and lower digestive tract.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments:
Colorectal cancer
Bleeding and bowel cancer screening
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Bloating
Diarrhoea gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Peptic ulceration
Coeliac disease
Hepatology
Diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy
Diseases of the biliary duct and pancreas
ERCP
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Dr Reffitt graduated in 1990 from Bristol University before moving to London to complete his General Medical Training at Bristol Royal Infirmary. Following this, he joined the Specialist Registrar and spent seven years training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at St Thomas' Hospital and King's College Hospital. He also undertook three years of research and was awarded an MD in Gastroenterology at The Rayne Institute, St Thomas' Hospital, University of London.
Since 2009, Dr Reffitt has been the Training Programme Director for Gastroenterology registrars in the South Thames, Kent, Surrey and Sussex regions and organises a comprehensive training programme for 75 gastroenterology registrars.

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

— Dr David Reffitt

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-751392 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-425D99AF · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 809
Annual physical exam 99395 2,951
Vaccination administration 90471 1,935
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,256

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

Videos

introduction · 95s
Meet David Reffitt

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    David Reffitt, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5324/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35530383 · cited by 113
  2. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Reffitt, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8005/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36874958 · cited by 43

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 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

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.reffitt@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

52 verified reviews
4.84
★★★★⯨
52 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
4.9
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.7
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
96.0
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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 Reffitt's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr David Reffitt 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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    David Reffitt specialises in Gastroenterology in London, GB. 36 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does David Reffitt practise?

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    David Reffitt speaks English.

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