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Dr David Reffitt

Dr David Reffitt

Gastroenterologist

London, SE1 2PR

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33 years of experience
Verified profile
33 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.76

35 patient reviews

4 professional endorsements

4.86
Overall Experience
4.74
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.69
Explanation

88 recommendations for:

Endoscopy (OGD)(15)
Colonoscopy(14)
Acid Reflux(5)
Other(54)

Recent patient review

08 Mar 2024

Excellent service from both David and his assistant Pam from start to finish. Very accommodating...

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About

Dr David Reffitt is the clinical director of gastroenterology at Lewisham and Greenwich Healthcare Trust. He maintains a comprehensive gastroenterology practice and treats all diseases of the upper and lower digestive tract.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments:

  • Colorectal cancer
  • Bleeding and bowel cancer screening
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Bloating
  • Diarrhoea gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
  • Peptic ulceration
  • Coeliac disease
  • Hepatology
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy
  • Diseases of the biliary duct and pancreas
  • ERCP
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound

Dr Reffitt graduated in 1990 from Bristol University before moving to London to complete his General Medical Training at Bristol Royal Infirmary. Following this, he joined the Specialist Registrar and spent seven years training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at St Thomas' Hospital and King's College Hospital. He also undertook three years of research and was awarded an MD in Gastroenterology at The Rayne Institute, St Thomas' Hospital, University of London.

Since 2009, Dr Reffitt has been the Training Programme Director for Gastroenterology registrars in the South Thames, Kent, Surrey and Sussex regions and organises a comprehensive training programme for 75 gastroenterology registrars.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Endoscopy (OGD) (17%)
  • Colonoscopy (16%)
  • Acid Reflux (6%)
  • Pancreatitis (6%)
  • Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS) (6%)
  • Others (50%)

Subspecialties
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Pancreaticobiliary Medicine (Bile Ducts & Pancreas)

All conditions and treatments
  • Acid Reflux
  • Pancreatitis
  • Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
  • Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
  • Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Diarrhoea
  • Barrett's Oesophagus
  • Bloating
  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopy (OGD)
  • Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS)
  • Bowel Cancer Screening
  • Gastroscopy
  • ERCP Procedure
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Video Consultation

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3453577


Qualifications

Primary Medical Qualification

MB ChB 1990 University of Bristol


Specialist Register entry date

Gastro-enterology From 19 Aug 2002

General (internal) medicine From 19 Aug 2002

Further Qualifications

FRCP Royal College of Physicians UK (London) 2006

MD University of London 2003

MRCP Royal College of Physicians UK (London) 1995


Professional Memberships

General Medical Council

Royal College of Physicians

British Society of Gastroenterology


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £270
  • Follow-up appointment: £170

insurers
  • Bupa Platinum
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • WPA
  • Simply Health
  • Cigna
  • Vitality Health
  • Norwich Union
  • Aviva Health
  • Bupa
  • Legal & General

Location

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London Bridge Hospital, Part of HCA Healthcare UK

4.81
(4222)
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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4.78
(3464)
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
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4.8
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40-42 Lee Terrace, London, United Kingdom, SE3 9UD
40-42 Lee Terrace, London, United Kingdom, SE3 9UD
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Reviews

All reviews(35)
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Last 30 days
Last 6 months
Filter by condition:
Colonoscopy (14)
Endoscopy (OGD) (12)
Acid Reflux (4)
Pancreatitis (4)
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach) (4)

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3 %

6 %

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

35 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent service from both David and his assistant Pam from start to finish. Very accommodating and results sent very quickly. Highly recommend.

08 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
Acid Reflux
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Reffitt listened to all my concerns and sent me for all the relevant tests to investigate what could be behind my recent difficulties. He also made sure I would get all the treatments available. The anaesthetics he administered before colonoscopy worked very well for me. I was relaxed and didn't experience any pain at all. I found Dr Reffitt knowledgeable, competent and professional.

16 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Diarrhoea
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I was looking for someone who would listen carefully and provide advice and treatment that would reassure me: that is exactly what Dr Reffitt did.

01 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy (OGD)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Reffitt is one of those rare doctors who listens very carefully and takes your own personal ‘gut feelings’ into consideration (excuse the pun), which has been a gamechanger for me with my gastro issues. He’s transparent and diplomatic when it comes to course of action etc. He’s also very quick to respond when contacted for quick questions or follow-ups. I’m very happy with my care.

14 Sep 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very welcoming, and reassuring consultant who listened and helped me as much as he could.

08 Jun 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I was recommended by a family member to consult Dr. Reffitt after experiencing a worrying health issue. I am truly a hypochondriac and was very worried. From the first consultation I felt at ease because Dr. Reffitt set out to explain possible causes in a reassuring and empathetic manner. As well as the consultations, Dr. Reffitt conducted the first investigative procedure, explaining every step of the way what was happening (understanding things helps overcome anxiety). A follow-up procedure and consutlation were necessary and again these were conducted in a freindly, empathetic and informative manner. My whole experience, including all of the administrative work, has been positive and professional. Thanks.

28 Apr 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Rectal Bleeding
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I am very grateful to David for playing a critical role in my recovery from my first Ulcerative Colitis flare up. He helped me navigate a very difficult and challenging time and went over and above what I anticipated in terms of his support and availability for consultation.

31 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Rectal Bleeding
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Reffitt was friendly, polite and very professional. A real pleasure to deal with him.

02 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Liver Function Tests

2

3.00
Overall Experience
2.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
1.00
Explanation

Sadly I did not have a pleasant experience. The consultant was obviously pressed for time and did not attempt to answer my queries ahead of the procedure, nor reassure me during it.

09 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Fabulous, excellent consultant

04 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy
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Gastroenterology (4)
Endoscopy (OGD) (3)
Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS) (2)
ERCP Procedure (2)

4 endorsements

Recognised expert in field of gastroenterology, particularly EUS.

02 Jan 2021
Endorsed for
Gastroenterology
Endoscopy (OGD)
Video Consultation
+ 15 more

Dr Jason Dunn

Gastroenterology
Is a colleague

Hugely experienced and high quality Gastroenterologist.

02 Jan 2021
Endorsed for
Gastroenterology
Endoscopy (OGD)
Video Consultation

Dr Vishal Saxena

Gastroenterology

I have worked with David for almost 20 years. He is an excellent gastroenterologist and has expertise in endoscopic ultrasound and ERCP. I highly recommend him.

13 Nov 2020
Endorsed for
Gastroenterology
Endoscopy (OGD)
ERCP Procedure
+ 4 more

Dr Raj Srirajaskanthan

Gastroenterology
Is a colleague

Dr Reffitt is an excellent colleague. He has a particular interest and expertise in Hepatobiliary work including accurate cancer staging.

22 Apr 2020
Endorsed for
Gastroenterology
ERCP Procedure
Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS)

Dr John O'Donohue

Gastroenterology
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Dr David Reffitt's reviews like?

Dr David Reffitt's overall patient rating is 4.76 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 35 reviews

What languages does Dr David Reffitt speak?

Dr David Reffitt speaks English

Where is Dr David Reffitt located?

Dr David Reffitt primarily practices at London Bridge Hospital, Part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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