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Mr David DeFriend

General Surgery Torquay

Mr David DeFriend

6 jaar ervaring

5,311+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr David DeFriend at a glance

Mr David DeFriend is a General Surgery practitioner based in Torquay, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 42+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Torquay, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

Over

Clinical Interests:
Colorectal, hernia, laparoscopic surgery, GI endoscopy

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

— Mr David DeFriend

Opleiding & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Torquay (GB)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Torquay (GB)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-598011 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-FF72CF36 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 1,467
Annual physical exam 99395 445
Vaccination administration 90471 2,517
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,394

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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

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

Video's

introduction · 64s
Meet David DeFriend

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 19 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    David DeFriend, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6230/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32123843 · geciteerd door 51
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David DeFriend, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5241/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30083243 · geciteerd door 161
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    David DeFriend, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2183/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32866002 · geciteerd door 119

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Torquay · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

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 General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · mr.david.defriend@euroclinics.example

Locatie

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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 DeFriend's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Torquay 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 Torquay 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 DeFriend specialise in?

    David DeFriend specialises in General Surgery in Torquay, GB. 42 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does David DeFriend treat?

    David DeFriend treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does David DeFriend practise?

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

  • What languages does David DeFriend speak?

    David DeFriend speaks English.

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