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Mr Rick Pretorius

Verifiziert General Surgery Kilkenny

Mr Rick Pretorius

3 Jahre Erfahrung 5.0 (56 verifizierte Bewertungen)

10,158+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Rick Pretorius at a glance

Mr Rick Pretorius is a General Surgery practitioner based in Kilkenny, Irland, practising at RCSI Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at RCSI (MD, 2019). Serves patients in Kilkenny, Irland and the surrounding area.

Über uns

Mr Rick Pretorius is a Consultant General Surgeon currently seeing patients at UPMC Aut Even. He completed his medical degree at the University of Orange Free State, South Africa in 2000, followed by his higher surgical training in general surgery at the same university. He obtained his Irish Medical Council Specialist Registration in 2012 and subsequently joined St Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny, in 2013.
During his time at St Luke’s Hospital, Mr Pretorius played an active role in improving quality and safety standards for surgical patients. He expanded the range of surgical options available, particularly focusing on enhancing and advancing laparoscopic surgery provision. Additionally, he actively contributed to the implementation of international surgical best practices.
Since 2015, Mr Pretorius has been affiliated with the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland and the University of Limerick, where he currently serves as an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer. He delivers academic lectures and facilitates training courses on various topics, including advanced laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery, and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Mr Pretorius is also engaged in research and has presented his findings at national and international conferences.
In his practice, Mr Pretorius offers a comprehensive range of general surgical services, including laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy, colonic surgery, minor surgical procedures, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, and small bowel surgery. His special interests lie in complex abdominal wall reconstruction, umbilical/paraumbilical hernia repair, various types of hernia repair (inguinal, femoral, obturator), and management of pilonidal sinus disease.

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

— Mr Rick Pretorius

Ausbildung & Training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    RCSI, Kilkenny (IE)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · General Surgery
    Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Kilkenny (IE)

Karriere & Anstellungen

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    RCSI Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Lizenzen & Versicherung

Medizinische Lizenzen

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-910681 active · expires 2028-12-31

Facharztzertifikate

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-ADBDCD36 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Berufshaftpflichtversicherung: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR Deckung · No claims on file

Durchgeführte Verfahren

VerfahrenCodeLebenszeit-Anzahl
GP consultation 99213 1,861
Annual physical exam 99395 3,019
Vaccination administration 90471 1,035
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 292

Leistungen & Preise

LeistungDauerModalitätPreis
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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 Min. in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Praxis, Team & in der Praxis

Rick Pretorius
HEADSHOT
Rick Pretorius in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rick Pretorius with the team
WITH TEAM
Rick Pretorius at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 119s
Meet Rick Pretorius

Forschung & Publikationen

h-Index: 20 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across IE
    Rick Pretorius, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4372/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31570787 · zitiert von 133
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Rick Pretorius, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1060/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32169240 · zitiert von 143
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across IE
    Rick Pretorius, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3505/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36622992 · zitiert von 137

Eingeladene Vorträge

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

Auszeichnungen & Mitgliedschaften

Auszeichnungen

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Kilkenny · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Gesellschaftsmitgliedschaften

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Seit 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Seit 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Seit 2024

Artikel dieses Arztes

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

Für internationale Patienten

Koordinator
Patient liaison · rick.pretorius@euroclinics.example
Akzeptierte internationale Versicherungen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Standort

1 Tag

Patientenbewertungen

56 verifizierte Bewertungen
4.97
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56 Bewertungen
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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Aktuelle Bewertungen

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verifiziert
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Rick Pretorius's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Rick Pretorius treats, with the size of the national pool of Irland doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

Mr Rick Pretorius is one of 239 general surgery doctors indexed in Irland. Browse general surgery doctors in Irland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Kilkenny matters

Medical practice in Irland is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Irland medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Kilkenny 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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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Schnelle Antworten auf die Fragen, die Patienten am häufigsten stellen. Dieselben Antworten werden über strukturierte Daten an KI-Assistenten weitergegeben.

  • What does Rick Pretorius specialise in?

    Rick Pretorius specialises in General Surgery in Kilkenny, IE. 26 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Rick Pretorius treat?

    Rick Pretorius treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Rick Pretorius practise?

    Rick Pretorius practises in Kilkenny, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Rick Pretorius speak?

    Rick Pretorius speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about Rick Pretorius?

    Rick Pretorius has a verified rating of 4.97/5 from 56 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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