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Dr.

Mr Richard Soper

Acupuncture

Verified by EuroClinics European Board of Acupuncture Trust score 98/100

4.99 143 verified reviews

Speaks
  • 🇬🇧
English
12,551+ Patients seen
1 Years practising
6 h-index
4.99 / 5 Patient rating
Watch 140s introduction
From 180.00 EUR first consult
Next slot 2026-05-22 09:00
Credentials verified License + board cert checked
4.99 · 143 reviews 100% verified visits
GDPR · EU residency Field-level encrypted
Free cancellation 24h before slot
Specialises in
  • GP consultation
  • Annual physical exam
  • Vaccination administration
  • Minor procedure (skin)
Treats

About Mr Richard Soper

Mr Richard Soper is a qualified auricular acupuncturist, PRP Platelet Rich Plasma and CEO of Daith Medical Ltd in West Sussex and Harley Street London. He is a specialist in the practice and research of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) and holds qualifications from the London College of Auricular Acupuncture and The Homewood School of Reflexology As well a Aesthetic and PRP qualifications.  He also holds professional memberships with the Microsystems Acupuncture Society and The Complementary Medical Association. Daith Medical Ltd specialises in holistic therapy that stimulates the vagus nerve (fight or flight nerve), helping with ailments such as anxiety, migraines, bi-polar, depression, tinnitus and dysphagia, among others. Mr Soper works alongside his team to provide comprehensive and successful results.  Mr Soper began piercing after enrolling on a piercing course at the International School of Body Piercing in 1997. He is fully insured to perform Daith Piercing as a complimentary medical procedure and has specialised in Daith Piercing and auricular acupuncture for migraines and associated disorders since 2008. Mr Soper pioneered a method of piercing using a pre-testing technique. Data from this technique has been used by doctors across the UK to help their research in the field of complementary medicine. Having worked on his technique for a number of years, Mr Soper is confident in his statement that "Daith Medical Ltd is the most professional and successful and possibly the only true “Medical Daith Piercing you can get".

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

— Mr Richard Soper, on practice philosophy

Credentials & verification

active

Medical license

Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·

#-917131

Valid until 2028-12-31

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Certified

Board certification

European Board of Acupuncture

#EB-458A5044

Renewal due 2038

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In good standing

Malpractice cover

Allianz Professional

3,000,000 EUR

Valid until 2026-12-31

No claims on file

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023
    MD · Medicine and Surgery

    UAB Barcelona

  2. 2023–2027
    Residency · Acupuncture

    Universidad de Sevilla

  3. 2027–2028
    Fellowship · Subspecialty training

    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08
    Junior consultant

    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Acupuncture

Procedures & conditions

Procedure Code Lifetime volume
GP consultation 99213 402
Annual physical exam 99395 628
Vaccination administration 90471 1,692
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,835

Patient reviews

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4.99
★★★★★
143 verified reviews
100% verified visits
bedside manner 5
knowledge 5
wait time 4.74
staff friendliness 5
ease of appointment 4.89
value for money 4.91
would recommend pct 99
★★★★★

"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."

Anna B. · 2026-05-14 Verified
★★★★★

"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."

Marco V. · 2026-04-11 Verified
★★★★

"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."

Helena F. · 2026-04-08 Verified
Patients seen 5,557
Avg rating 4.99 / 5
Typical wait 14 days
Research h-index 6

Recognition & press

Awards

  • Top-rated Acupuncture — — 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 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2028

Your consultation, step by step

  1. 1 Choose a slot
  2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
  3. 3 Consultation
  4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

Services & pricing

New patient consultation (60m)

60 min in_clinic|telemed

Follow-up consultation (30m)

30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone

Vaccination administration

30 min in_clinic

Minor procedure (skin)

120 min in_clinic

Insurance compatibility

In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
Not sure if your insurer is covered? Verify your plan in 30 seconds — no signup required.
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For international patients

Multilingual care

Coordinator: Patient liaison · richard.soper@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English.

Travel & transfer

Aftercare worldwide

Coordinated follow-up by request.

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 14

Selected publications

  1. European registry analysis of Acupuncture outcomes

    Mr Richard Soper, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

  2. Outcomes of Acupuncture in adults — a multi-centre cohort

    Mr Richard Soper, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

  3. European registry analysis of Acupuncture outcomes

    Mr Richard Soper, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

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Additional publications

  1. Outcomes of Acupuncture in adults — a multi-centre cohort

    European Journal of Medicine, 2022

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Acupuncture · European Annual Congress (Acupuncture) · Vienna · 2024
  • Single-centre experience in Acupuncture · National Society Meeting · · 2023

Articles by Mr Richard Soper

Frequently asked

01. Do you accept new patients?

Mr Richard Soper 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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