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Trust score 8/100
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Mr
Mr Philip Smart
Gastroenterology
English
9,437+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Philip Smart is a general surgeon who specialises in colorectal (bowel) surgery. He consults at Epworth Eastern Specialist Centre, Epworth Freemasons, and Heidelberg Surgical. His public appointment is at Eastern Health and Austin Health. Dr Smart is also the current deputy director in the Department of Surgery, Anaesthesia and Procedural Medicine at Austin Health and the Head of Surgery at The Surgery Centre.
Dr Smart's special interests include the following:
• Colonoscopy
• National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
• Robotic surgery
• Irritable bowel
• Faecal Incontinence
Dr Smart trained in general surgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital before undertaking a fellowship in colorectal surgery in 2009. He has also completed a colorectal fellowship at the renowned Cleveland Clinic, USA, where he gained expertise in the methods of robotic surgery. Following this, Dr Smart became a Doctor of Medical Science after studying at the University of Melbourne. He also achieved a degree in clinical research methods at Monash University.
Dr Smart also founded MBS Search which is one of Australia's most renowned medical apps for doctors and surgeons, enabling them to search for relevant MBS (Medicare Benefits Schedule) codes for their surgeries.
Dr Smart's special interests include the following:
• Colonoscopy
• National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
• Robotic surgery
• Irritable bowel
• Faecal Incontinence
Dr Smart trained in general surgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital before undertaking a fellowship in colorectal surgery in 2009. He has also completed a colorectal fellowship at the renowned Cleveland Clinic, USA, where he gained expertise in the methods of robotic surgery. Following this, Dr Smart became a Doctor of Medical Science after studying at the University of Melbourne. He also achieved a degree in clinical research methods at Monash University.
Dr Smart also founded MBS Search which is one of Australia's most renowned medical apps for doctors and surgeons, enabling them to search for relevant MBS (Medicare Benefits Schedule) codes for their surgeries.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Philip Smart
Education & training
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · Gastroenterology
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Gastroenterology
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 327 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,241 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,641 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 326 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 6 · i10: 9
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Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
DOI: 10.5985/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32750626 · cited by 191
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Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across
DOI: 10.9129/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33905812 · cited by 189
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Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
DOI: 10.5394/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31024801 · cited by 51
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Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across
DOI: 10.3899/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33309309 · cited by 9
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Gastroenterology European Annual Congress (Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Gastroenterology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2015
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2015
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2015
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
- Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · philip.smart@euroclinics.example
