Accepting new patients
Doç. Dr.
Mr Rob Bethune
General Surgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Mr Rob Bethune
Mr Rob Bethune is a highly respected Colorectal Consultant Surgeon at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, as well as a senior lecturer in Healthcare Leadership at Exeter Medical School. His clinical practice centres on laparoscopic surgery, particularly the operative management of inflammatory bowel disease. He also treats a wide range of general colorectal and peri-anal conditions, including hernias, haemorrhoids and complex anal pathology, offering both laparoscopic and open surgical approaches. After a formative year working as a surgeon in a rural mission hospital in Zambia, he paused his surgical training to join the South West Strategic Health Authority as a healthcare manager. During this time, he helped coordinate a 17-hospital safety collaborative focused on raising peri-operative standards across the region. His passion for patient safety and system improvement continues in his role as clinical lead for the quality improvement team in Exeter. Mr Bethune has contributed substantially to the understanding of human factors in clinical practice. His master’s thesis explored the impact of pre-operative briefings and debriefings on surgical team performance, and he later joined the UK Department of Health’s Human Factors Steering Group. He has published widely on patient safety, team communication, human factors and quality improvement, and is recognised for his ability to bridge frontline clinical experience with evidence-based system change.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-903666
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of General Surgery
#EB-E04C1DB2
Renewal due 2029
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
Allianz Professional
2,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2008–2014
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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2014–2018
Residency · General Surgery
Universidad de Navarra
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08
Junior consultant
Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
1,657 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
2,391 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
1,471 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
3,016 |
Patient reviews
See all 17"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated General Surgery — — 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
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Insurance compatibility
For international patients
Multilingual care
Coordinator: Patient liaison · mr.rob.bethune.1@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 7
Selected publications
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across
DOI: 10.1840/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 193
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.9645/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 163
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across
DOI: 10.6508/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 85
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Additional publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery · European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Mr Rob Bethune
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Mr Rob Bethune is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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