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Mr David Tighe

Geverifieerd Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Canterbury

Mr David Tighe

6 jaar ervaring 5.0 (9 geverifieerde recensies)

5,608+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr David Tighe at a glance

Mr David Tighe is an Oral Maxillofacial Surgery practitioner based in Canterbury, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 24+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Canterbury, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

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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.”

— Mr David Tighe

Opleiding & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Canterbury (GB)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Canterbury (GB)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-705527 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
#EB-F93A6D96 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 774
Annual physical exam 99395 2,936
Vaccination administration 90471 1,968
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,799

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

David Tighe
HEADSHOT
David Tighe in consultation
IN OFFICE
David Tighe with the team
WITH TEAM
David Tighe at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 79s
Meet David Tighe

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 21 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery across GB
    David Tighe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9939/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34551355 · geciteerd door 118
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
    David Tighe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8560/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36043301 · geciteerd door 188
  3. Long-term follow-up of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery across GB
    David Tighe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8475/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31963047 · geciteerd door 2
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
    David Tighe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1843/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31019602 · geciteerd door 160

Uitgenodigde lezingen

  • Practical updates in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery European Annual Congress (Oral Maxillofacial Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery National Society Meeting · Canterbury · 2023 · oral abstract

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oral Maxillofacial Surgery — Canterbury · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2021

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a oral maxillofacial surgery?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · david.tighe@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

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Patiëntbeoordelingen

9 geverifieerde recensies
5.00
★★★★★
9 recensies
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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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Recente recensies

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr David Tighe's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr David Tighe treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Canterbury matters

Medical practice in Verenigd Koninkrijk is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Verenigd Koninkrijk medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Canterbury carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does David Tighe specialise in?

    David Tighe specialises in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery in Canterbury, GB. 24 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does David Tighe treat?

    David Tighe treats conditions within Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does David Tighe practise?

    David Tighe practises in Canterbury, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does David Tighe speak?

    David Tighe speaks English.

  • How do I book an appointment with David Tighe?

    Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.

  • What do patients say about David Tighe?

    David Tighe has a verified rating of 5/5 from 9 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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