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Mr Rick Pretorius
👤 3 Jahre Erfahrung
10,158+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken
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.
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
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2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2019–2023 Residency · General Surgery
Karriere & Anstellungen
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2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
Lizenzen & Versicherung
Medizinische Lizenzen
IE — Medical Council of Ireland
Facharztzertifikate
European Board of General Surgery
Berufshaftpflichtversicherung:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR Deckung · No claims on file
Durchgeführte Verfahren
| Verfahren | Code | Lebenszeit-Anzahl |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,861 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 3,019 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,035 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 292 |
Leistungen & Preise
| Leistung | Dauer | Modalität | Preis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Forschung & Publikationen
h-Index: 20 · i10: 9
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across IE
DOI: 10.4372/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31570787 · zitiert von 133
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.1060/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32169240 · zitiert von 143
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across IE
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 TagPatientenbewertungen
56 verifizierte Bewertungen4.97
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56 Bewertungen
- 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
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★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verifiziert Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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