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Dr David Beckett

Radiologist

Radiologist

Guildford, GU2 7RF

23 years of experience
Verified profile

Radiologist

Guildford, GU2 7RF

23 years of experience
Verified profile

Patient Trust Score

4.93

76 patient reviews

5 professional endorsements

4.95
Overall Experience
4.92
Bedside manner
4.91
Explanation

11 recommendations for:

Radiology(5)
Interventional Radiology(4)
Soft Tissue(2)

Recent patient review

19 Feb 2023

Dr Beckett ensured that I was kept informed throughout the procedure and took time to answer...

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About

Dr David Beckett is a Consultant Interventional Radiologist. He specialises in treating venous disease using minimally invasive techniques including pelvic congestion syndrome and varicose veins.

Dr Beckett completed his MBBS at St George's University and graduated in the year 2000. After completing his foundation training he went on to speciality training in Radiology at hospitals in the Birmingham and Sheffield areas. Dr Beckett then supplemented his specialist training as an Endovascular Fellow in Sheffield before taking up his role of Consultant Interventional Radiologist in 2008 at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

In 2010 Dr Beckett joined the team at The Whiteley Clinic. Since then he has been using the Whiteley Protocol® to manage all aspects of venous disease in his patients including minimally invasive procedures under local anaesthetic and advisory consultations.

As well as his commitment to treating patients Dr Beckett has contributed extensively to the further research and development of vascular disease treatments and is keenly involved in the training of doctors, particularly regarding pelvic congestion syndrome. In his spare time he is a keen kite-surfer and loves to travel.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Radiology (45%)
  • Interventional Radiology (36%)
  • Soft Tissue (18%)

Subspecialties

  • Interventional Radiology

All conditions and treatments

  • Soft Tissue
  • MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)

Registered with

General Medical Council

4725853


Qualifications


  • MBBS (St George's University, 2000)
  • FRCR
  • FCPhleb

languages spoken

  • English

insurers

  • The Exeter
  • WPA
  • Bupa
  • Aviva Health
  • Legal & General
  • Norwich Union
  • Cigna
  • Healix
  • Simply Health
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Vitality Health

Location

All locations

The Whiteley Clinic - Guildford

4.94
(747)

Specialist's working hours

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Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews

All reviews
Interventional Radiology (4)
Soft Tissue (2)

76 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Dr Beckett ensured that I was kept informed throughout the procedure and took time to answer my questions before and afterwards.

19 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Painful long-standing and recurrent varicose veins

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Quick and efficient surgery miminising the time in discomfort. I knew what was going on.

19 Apr 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

If I could give Dr Beckett more than five stars, I would. Incredibly professional and so approachable at the same time. I couldn’t be happier.

05 Apr 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins
Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Explained everything fully and answered all questions personable and put me immediately at Ease. .

22 Mar 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Skilled and kind, I’d recommend him to anyone

07 Dec 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins
Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

I would again hIghly recommend

23 Nov 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Varicose Veins
Endoscopic Vein Surgery
Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Extremely good doctor who explained things extremely well. I felt very comfortable with him operating on me. I was also very happy with his diagnosis and felt reassured that he sent me to other specialists before making a final decision.

26 Oct 2021verified patient

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Professionally, friendly and informative

07 Sep 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Compromised veins

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
4.00
Explanation

Fine and thorough

27 Jul 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Interventional Radiology

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

I felt complete confidence in Dr Beckett which proved to be well founded. He was very skilful with the laser and with the plucking out of diseased veins and this combination worked perfectly.

08 Jun 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Interventional Radiology
Soft Tissue
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Endorsements

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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
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Radiology (5)

5 endorsements

Dr David Beckett and I trained in Interventional Radiology together in Birmingham. We are now colleagues at The Whiteley Clinic in London. His expertise in the minimally invasive treatment of venous conditions is vast and David has been my principal trainer in Pelvic Vein Embolisation (PVE), a procedure in which he is a world leading expert.

15 Apr 2019
Endorsed for
Radiology

Dr Andrew Willis

Radiology
Is a colleague

Dr. David is a great doctor and very nice person.. He is a very highly prepared doctor with a huge experience in Phlebology

13 Apr 2019
Endorsed for
Radiology

Dr. Omar Abu-Bakr

General Surgery
Is a colleague

David Beckett is a great guy. Easy to talk to and always ready help. He is the lead interventional radiologist of the Whiteley Clinic and is most proficient in vein treatments. He is the go to guy for any pelvic vein related condition.

12 Apr 2019
Endorsed for
Radiology

Mr Gabriele Bertoni

Vascular Surgery
Is a colleague

Excellent phlebologist. Very skilled in the management of pelvic venous reflux and helped fine tune my skills in this area.

11 Apr 2019
Endorsed for
Radiology

Dr Ajay Pankhania

Radiology
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Dr David Beckett's reviews like?

Dr David Beckett's overall patient rating is 4.93 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 76 reviews

What languages does Dr David Beckett speak?

Dr David Beckett speaks English

Where is Dr David Beckett located?

Dr David Beckett primarily practices at The Whiteley Clinic - Guildford, located at 1 Stirling Road, Stirling House, Guildford, United Kingdom, GU2 7RF
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Does Dr David Beckett accept new patients?

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