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Dr.
Dr David Barron
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Dr David Barron
Dr David Barron is an internationally recognised consultant cardiac surgeon and Chief of Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery at Evelina London Children’s Hospital. With over 4,500 congenital heart operations performed in both children and adults, he is among the world’s most experienced specialists in complex procedures, including the Norwood, Nikaidoh, Glenn and Rastelli operations. Before joining Evelina London, Professor Barron served as Director of Cardiac Surgery at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, home to Canada’s largest paediatric cardiac programme. During his tenure, he led the service to record outcomes and established its reputation as one of the leading centres worldwide. Professor Barron studied medicine at St Thomas’ Hospital Medical School and undertook advanced cardiothoracic training at Papworth Hospital, the Royal Brompton, and Great Ormond Street. He then spent two decades as a senior congenital cardiac surgeon at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, where he became known for mentoring the next generation of surgeons while consistently delivering excellent patient results. Alongside his clinical leadership, Professor Barron is an active academic, with more than 230 peer-reviewed publications and chapters in 18 textbooks. His career reflects a commitment to advancing surgical excellence, education, and innovation in congenital cardiac care.
"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) · GB
#GB-927810
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-7684B1A0
Renewal due 2037
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
HDI Global
3,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2016–2022
MD · Medicine and Surgery
UAB Barcelona (GB)
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2022–2026
Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
Universitat de València (GB)
Career & appointments
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2026-09–2027-08
Junior consultant
UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
1,767 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
513 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
641 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
2,126 |
Patient reviews
See all 166"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 Cardiothoracic Surgery — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2027
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2027
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2027
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)
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 12
Selected publications
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.5153/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 71
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
DOI: 10.1115/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 197
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Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiothoracic Surgery · European Annual Congress (Cardiothoracic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Dr David Barron
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr David Barron 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?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
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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