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Dr Nicholas Richens

Verified Paediatrics Headington

Dr Nicholas Richens

9 years of experience 5.0 (5 verified reviews)

10,922+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Nicholas Richens at a glance

Dr Nicholas Richens is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Headington, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 15+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Headington, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Nick Richens is a Consultant General Paediatrician with subspecialty training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. He currently works as a Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and as an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer in Acute Paediatrics at the University of Oxford Medical School. He also practises at Nuffield Health Oxford, where he offers a broad range of paediatric services.

Dr Richens graduated in medicine from Christ Church, University of Oxford in 2011 and has since held posts at hospitals in Reading, Oxford, London, Worcester, Birmingham, and Brisbane. He completed national grid training in paediatric emergency medicine in Oxford, with additional experience in paediatric intensive care and anaesthesia, and undertook further training at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.

His clinical interests include paediatric neurology, sports injury, respiratory medicine, child health promotion, and child wellbeing. He is recognised for his expertise in paediatric vascular access and provides point-of-care ultrasound assessment as part of his practice. Dr Richens also co-founded and lectures on the British Paediatric Neurology Association’s Acute Neurology Course.

Dr Richens holds an MSc in Medical Education from Wolfson College, University of Oxford, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH) as well as a Member of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM). He is an active member of several professional organisations, including the Association of Paediatric Emergency Medicine and the Paediatric Emergency Research UK Initiative.

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

— Dr Nicholas Richens

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Headington (GB)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Headington (GB)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-302436 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-E92A8C9D · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,680
Annual physical exam 99395 366
Vaccination administration 90471 846
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,305

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 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Nicholas Richens
HEADSHOT
Nicholas Richens in consultation
IN OFFICE
Nicholas Richens with the team
WITH TEAM
Nicholas Richens at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 133s
Meet Nicholas Richens

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Nicholas Richens, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7536/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38337549 · cited by 8
  2. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nicholas Richens, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9320/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34642027 · cited by 130
  3. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Nicholas Richens, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7883/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38296880 · cited by 36
  4. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nicholas Richens, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.9362/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32294704 · cited by 46

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — Headington · 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 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · nicholas.richens@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

5 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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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

Dr Nicholas Richens's Areas of Specialty

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

Paediatrics

Infant, child and adolescent health — growth, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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