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Biography

My career is dedicated to the prevention of bowel cancer and other abdominal or pelvic disorders. World-class training, research and clinical experience helped me optimise imaging pathways for early and accurate diagnosis, avoiding unnecessary delays.

I am passionate about improving people's understanding of imaging for diagnosis and improving their access to state-of-the art technology. The majority of scans are painless and harmless, but their impact can be immediate, either expediting rapid treatment or reassuring patients they are healthy.

I enjoy talking directly with patients and their doctors to improve my understanding of why a scan is performed, the relevance of any findings and specific recommendations on further management.
I work closely with London's leading surgeons and physicians, usually in partnership with your GP, to expertly diagnose, assess, and manage the full range of Gastro-Intestinal conditions including bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease' and pelvic floor disorders.

Patient experience and safety are my highest priority and you will be warmly welcomed and well cared for by the entire London Radiology team. We understand how stressful waiting for scans and reports can be, so always endeavour to offer convenient appointment times and rapid reports.

Qualifications

• 1993 MBChB University of Leicester
• 1998 MRCP (UK) Member of the Royal College of Physicians UK
• 2003 FRCR Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists
• 2003-2005 Research fellowship at St. Mark's Hospital
• 2007 MD Doctor of Medicine degree awarded with Distinction University of Leicester

Current Affiliations

• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists
• Fellow of the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology
• Member British Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology
• Member of the British Medical Association
• Member of St. Mark's Association
• Member of Chelsea Clinical Society

Publications

Dr Burling has over 110 published peer reviewed publications related to imaging of bowel disorders. David is regularly invited to speak at national and international Radiology, Gastroenterology and Surgical conferences.

Training

Dr Burling has trained several hundred Radiology Consultants and Radiographers in CT Colonography and is the founder of the National CT Colonography Training and Accreditation Programme (NCTCTAP). Dr Burling is also the Chair for Quality Assurance of the Irish Bowel Cancer Screening programme.