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A/Prof Craig Lynch

General Surgery Sydney

A/Prof Craig Lynch

8 years of experience

2,820+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About A/Prof Craig Lynch at a glance

A/Prof Craig Lynch is a General Surgery practitioner based in Sydney, Australia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Sydney, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Associate Professor Craig Lynch is a well experienced Colorectal Surgeon specialising in the management of Colorectal Cancer using minimally invasive surgical techniques. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne and is a member of Cancer Specialists Australia, currently practicing at the Epworth Hospital, Melbourne and the Sydney Adventist Hospital, Sydney.
He completed his medical degree at the University of Otago, New Zealand in 1990 and holds a Master of Medical Sciences degree. He completed his post-qualification fellowship in General Surgery in New Zealand, subsequently completing his post-fellowship training at the world renowned Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, United States and St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne.
He became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2001 and is also a Fellow of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand, as well as an International Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
Assoc Prof Lynch's clinical practice is dedicated to providing high quality and compassionate care for every one of his patients. He has specialist expertise in colon and rectal cancer and manages these conditions using minimally invasive surgical techniques, namely laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He also has clinical expertise in gastroscopy, colonoscopy and the management of other colorectal conditions, including haemorrhoids and peritoneal disease.

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

— A/Prof Craig Lynch

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Sydney (AU)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Sydney (AU)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-530951 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-0666B19E · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,821
Annual physical exam 99395 683
Vaccination administration 90471 995
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,580

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Craig Lynch
HEADSHOT
Craig Lynch in consultation
IN OFFICE
Craig Lynch with the team
WITH TEAM
Craig Lynch at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 111s
Meet Craig Lynch

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Craig Lynch, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8132/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39093443 · cited by 45
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Craig Lynch, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6492/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35905817 · cited by 71
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Craig Lynch, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7918/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38028921 · cited by 65
  4. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Craig Lynch, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.7469/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31518849 · cited by 171

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Sydney · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · andrew.lynch@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

A/Prof Craig Lynch's Areas of Specialty

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General Surgery

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    Craig Lynch speaks English.

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