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Mr David William Birchley
👤 5 years of experience
3,867+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
I am a Consultant Vascular and General Surgeon trained and based in the South West of England. I have worked as a full-time Consultant Vascular Surgeon in Exeter since October 2010 and runs a comprehensive NHS practice alongside my private work.
In private practice, I specialise in the two key areas: treatment of varicose veins, offering both surgical and non-surgical options, and the management of abdominal wall and groin hernias using open and laparoscopic repair techniques.
I am fully trained and accredited in the management of arterial and venous disease, hernia surgery, and general surgery.
Personalised care is important to me. During consultations, my patients are carefully counselled on all available treatment options, including conservative management or referral back to local NHS services where appropriate. I believe that no single treatment suits every patient, even when the diagnosis is the same, and I ensure that each treatment plan is tailored to your needs and circumstances.
I am committed to open communication and continuity of care, offering patients direct access to me before and after treatment for any questions or concerns. Patients are provided with my contact details, and I remain contactable by email seven days a week.
My outcomes for major arterial procedures, including aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, lower limb bypass surgery, and amputation, are published by the Vascular Society and are publicly available. I maintain detailed audit records of my surgical work and am always willing to discuss my personal outcomes as part of the consultation process. You need to have faith in your surgeon!
My NHS practice is subject to regular peer-reviewed morbidity and mortality meetings, and I fully comply with General Medical Council requirements for independent specialist practice, including ongoing accreditation and revalidation.
In private practice, I specialise in the two key areas: treatment of varicose veins, offering both surgical and non-surgical options, and the management of abdominal wall and groin hernias using open and laparoscopic repair techniques.
I am fully trained and accredited in the management of arterial and venous disease, hernia surgery, and general surgery.
Personalised care is important to me. During consultations, my patients are carefully counselled on all available treatment options, including conservative management or referral back to local NHS services where appropriate. I believe that no single treatment suits every patient, even when the diagnosis is the same, and I ensure that each treatment plan is tailored to your needs and circumstances.
I am committed to open communication and continuity of care, offering patients direct access to me before and after treatment for any questions or concerns. Patients are provided with my contact details, and I remain contactable by email seven days a week.
My outcomes for major arterial procedures, including aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, lower limb bypass surgery, and amputation, are published by the Vascular Society and are publicly available. I maintain detailed audit records of my surgical work and am always willing to discuss my personal outcomes as part of the consultation process. You need to have faith in your surgeon!
My NHS practice is subject to regular peer-reviewed morbidity and mortality meetings, and I fully comply with General Medical Council requirements for independent specialist practice, including ongoing accreditation and revalidation.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr David William Birchley
Education & training
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2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2017–2021 Residency · General Surgery
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2021–2022 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,228 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,074 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 90 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,221 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 6
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.4746/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33219482 · cited by 148
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.9781/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39124853 · cited by 110
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.5670/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33622601 · cited by 96
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1615/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31173252 · cited by 34
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Exeter · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Exeter · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022
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.william.birchley@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
37 verified reviews4.87
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37 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 4.9
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.6
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.9
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.8
- Value For Money
- 4.8
- Would Recommend Pct
- 97.0
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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