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Mr David Tighe
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Mr David Tighe
Mr David Tighe is an experienced Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Spencer Private Hospitals Margate, Ashford and Canterbury with over 10 years of experience. He completed his medical degree at the University of Leicester in 2002 followed by his dental training at King’s College London Dental School in 2010. In 2015, Mr Tighe was awarded his Fellowship of the Faculty of Dentistry of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, as well as his Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Mr Tighe specialises in a wide array of areas within his field, including facial surgery, facial reconstruction, facial skin cancer, mouth cancer, mouth reconstruction, jaw cancer, jaw reconstruction, facial implants, facial trauma, facial pain, jaw joint pain and oral medicine (in particular, oral mucosal ulceration). Mr Tighe is a strong advocate for elevating the quality of care in oral and maxillofacial surgery and has made significant contributions. He leads the largest project for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in the UK, the Quality Outcomes in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery report and has co-authored it's two national reports. Alongside his clinical work, Mr Tighe has authored several peer-reviewed papers which have played a role in developing risk-adjustment processes now embedded in the QOMS audit. He leads the Head & Neck and Reconstructive Maxillofacial Service in East Kent.
"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-705527
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
#EB-F93A6D96
Renewal due 2031
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
AXA Healthcare Liability
3,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2010–2016
MD · Medicine and Surgery
UAB Barcelona (GB)
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2016–2020
Residency · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Universitat de Barcelona (GB)
Career & appointments
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2020-09–2021-08
Junior consultant
UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
774 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
2,936 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
1,968 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
1,799 |
Patient reviews
See all 9"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 Oral & Maxillofacial 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 2021
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2021
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2021
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 · david.tighe@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 21 · i10: 11
Selected publications
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Long-term follow-up of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.9939/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 118
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Validation of clinical scoring in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
DOI: 10.8560/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 188
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Long-term follow-up of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.8475/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 2
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Additional publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery · European Annual Congress (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Mr David Tighe
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Mr David Tighe 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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