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Dr Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh
👤 9 years of experience
1,536+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh is a Specialist General and Breast Cancer Surgeon practising at St Vincent's Private Hospital, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Kareena Private Hospital, Waratah Private Hospital, and Sydney Southwest Private Hospital in Sydney. He specialises in breast, endocrine, and general surgery, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques and oncoplastic breast surgery, which combines cancer removal with reconstructive procedures to preserve breast appearance. His approach integrates the latest surgical and non-invasive treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
His expertise includes breast cancer surgery such as breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy), total mastectomy, and oncoplastic techniques aimed at improving cosmetic outcomes. He also manages endocrine surgeries involving the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Dr Cohen-Hallaleh performs procedures including lymph node removal, fibroadenoma cryoablation, hernia repairs, gallbladder surgery, endoscopic investigations (gastroscopy and colonoscopy), and excision of melanoma and soft tissue tumors.
Dr Cohen-Hallaleh completed his medical degree (MBBS) and Bachelor of Science in Medicine at the University of New South Wales in 2006. He earned a Master of Surgery (ChM) from the University of Edinburgh in 2017 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2014. He is also an Associate Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (AFRACMA) since 2019. His subspecialty training includes fellowships in Clinical Surgical Oncology at The Royal Marsden Hospital (London), Head, Neck, Breast & Endocrine Surgery at Auckland City Hospital, and Breast Cancer Surgery accredited by Breast Surgeons of Australia & New Zealand.
Dr Cohen-Hallaleh holds academic positions as Conjoint Associate Lecturer at UNSW and Associate Senior Lecturer at Western Sydney University. He is involved in surgical education as an instructor and examiner for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. His research interests focus on breast cancer, and he actively participates in clinical trials.
His expertise includes breast cancer surgery such as breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy), total mastectomy, and oncoplastic techniques aimed at improving cosmetic outcomes. He also manages endocrine surgeries involving the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Dr Cohen-Hallaleh performs procedures including lymph node removal, fibroadenoma cryoablation, hernia repairs, gallbladder surgery, endoscopic investigations (gastroscopy and colonoscopy), and excision of melanoma and soft tissue tumors.
Dr Cohen-Hallaleh completed his medical degree (MBBS) and Bachelor of Science in Medicine at the University of New South Wales in 2006. He earned a Master of Surgery (ChM) from the University of Edinburgh in 2017 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2014. He is also an Associate Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (AFRACMA) since 2019. His subspecialty training includes fellowships in Clinical Surgical Oncology at The Royal Marsden Hospital (London), Head, Neck, Breast & Endocrine Surgery at Auckland City Hospital, and Breast Cancer Surgery accredited by Breast Surgeons of Australia & New Zealand.
Dr Cohen-Hallaleh holds academic positions as Conjoint Associate Lecturer at UNSW and Associate Senior Lecturer at Western Sydney University. He is involved in surgical education as an instructor and examiner for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. His research interests focus on breast cancer, and he actively participates in clinical trials.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Ruben Cohen-Hallaleh
Education & training
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2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2013–2017 Residency · Breast Surgery
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2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Breast Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,010 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,868 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,348 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,323 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 15 · i10: 10
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European registry analysis of Breast Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.9092/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31034727 · cited by 146
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Outcomes of Breast Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5880/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39804839 · cited by 128
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European registry analysis of Breast Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.3854/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35457631 · cited by 158
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Outcomes of Breast Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5040/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 39865068 · cited by 76
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Breast Surgery European Annual Congress (Breast Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Breast Surgery National Society Meeting · Sydney · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Breast Surgery — Sydney · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2018
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2018
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2018
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Breast Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a breast surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · ruben.cohen.hallaleh@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
23 verified reviews5.00
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23 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.8
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99.0
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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