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Dr David Thomson

Oncology Manchester

Dr David Thomson

2 years of experience

8,525+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr David Thomson at a glance

Dr David Thomson is an Oncology practitioner based in Manchester, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Manchester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Head and neck cancer oncologist, treating patients with high precision radiotherapy, proton beam therapy and drug therapies

MAHSC honorary Professor at the University of Manchester

Honorary Clinical Professor of Oncology at the University of Liverpool

Clinical Lead for Head at Neck Cancer at the NHS Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance

Clinical Lead for Research at the NHS Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance


Professor Thomson has a substantial national and international reputation in his field of head and neck oncology. He qualified form Oxford University Medical School in 2004, with a First class honours degree. He also has a Doctorate of Medicine research degree from the University of Manchester.

He is an honorary MAHSC Chair and Professor of Clinical Oncology at the University of Manchester and Honorary Clinical Professor of Oncology at the University of Liverpool. He is the clinical lead for head and neck cancer in Greater Manchester (2018-), and for the head and neck team at The Christie.

Professor Thomson has co-authored national and international guidelines for the treatment of head and neck cancer. He was an invited expert reviewer for the American and European Radiation Societies (ASTRO and ESTRO) guidelines for the treatment of head and neck cancers. He led for ESTRO on the expert international consensus guidance for the management of head and neck cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is a member of the NHS England national proton commissioning panels for head and neck cancer and exceptional indications (2019-).

He is also the NHS Greater Manchester Cancer Clinical Lead for Research (2022-), and is Chief Investigator for major late phase multi-centre head and neck cancer clinical trials. He has given numerous invited talks on the treatment of head and neck cancer, has published work in high impact journals including Lancet Oncology and Journal of Clinical Oncology, and served as associate editor for the International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics (2020-2024).

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

— Dr David Thomson

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Manchester (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Oncology
    UAB Barcelona, Manchester (GB)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Oncology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-947808 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Oncology
#EB-9B43F63B · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 3,025
Annual physical exam 99395 2,271
Vaccination administration 90471 1,407
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,856

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

Office, team & in practice

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David Thomson in consultation
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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 126s
Meet David Thomson

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of Oncology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Thomson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9972/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37013201 · cited by 81
  2. European registry analysis of Oncology outcomes
    David Thomson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2974/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32891941 · cited by 3
  3. Outcomes of Oncology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Thomson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6491/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39061357 · cited by 197

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.david.thomson.2@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 Thomson's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr David Thomson 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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