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Mr David McArthur

Verified General Surgery Edgbaston

Mr David McArthur

8 years of experience 5.0 (24 verified reviews)

2,757+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr David McArthur at a glance

Mr David McArthur is a General Surgery practitioner based in Edgbaston, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Edgbaston, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. David McArthur is a highly experienced Consultant Colorectal, General, and Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Birmingham. He specialises in minimally invasive techniques for managing colorectal and general surgical conditions, including laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for hernias and colorectal issues such as cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. Mr. McArthur is also proficient in innovative methods for treating haemorrhoids, including Rafaelo, Exroid, and THD procedures. His expertise extends to treating benign anorectal conditions such as piles, anal fissures, anal fistulas, and pilonidal sinus. Additionally, he is a fully trained, JAG-accredited colonoscopist, offering both diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopies.
Nationally recognised for his surgical management of patients with advanced and recurrent rectal cancer, Mr. McArthur handles tertiary referrals from across the UK and internationally. He graduated with Honours in Surgery from the University of Birmingham and earned an MD from the University of Warwick for his research into colorectal cancer pathogenesis. He completed a fellowship in laparoscopic colorectal surgery at Leeds, where he developed a particular interest in managing advanced and recurrent rectal cancer.
In 2011, Mr. McArthur was appointed Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, continuing in this role at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust from 2018. There, he played a pivotal role in enhancing laparoscopic colorectal surgery and establishing the Midlands Advanced and Recurrent Rectal Cancer Unit (MARRCU), providing specialised care for patients with complex rectal cancer.
Mr. McArthur is deeply committed to teaching and has held various educational roles throughout his career. He was a lecturer in anatomy at the University of Birmingham and is currently the course director for the Royal College of Surgeons' "Strategies in Emergency General Surgery" and the ACPGBI's "M42 Coloproctology for Junior Surgical Trainees" courses. His extensive publications and presentations on colorectal and general surgery are highly regarded, and he currently serves as Honorary Treasurer on the Executive of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland.
Mr. McArthur founded The Birmingham Colorectal Clinic to provide high-quality private healthcare for patients with colorectal and general surgical conditions. His goal is to create a comfortable environment where patients can discuss their symptoms openly and receive tailored treatment options that suit their individual needs.

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

— Mr David McArthur

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Edgbaston (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de València, Edgbaston (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-788165 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-F7F4528D · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 795
Annual physical exam 99395 189
Vaccination administration 90471 157
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,682

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
David McArthur in consultation
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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 90s
Meet David McArthur

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    David McArthur, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2058/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32330876 · cited by 19
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    David McArthur, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7370/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38546732 · cited by 177
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    David McArthur, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7905/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38024571 · cited by 55
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    David McArthur, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2181/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 38369076 · cited by 13

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Edgbaston · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.david.mcarthur.2@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

24 verified reviews
5.00
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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

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General Surgery

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